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Gardens and Golden Light in Bowling Green

Start your afternoon at the sensory gardens, grab a bite nearby, and catch the last of the day's warmth.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:00

    Simpson Sensory and Children's Garden Park

    Walk the paths of Simpson Sensory and Children's Garden Park. The grounds include a healing garden, a children's park, and a Japanese garden. It is a quiet place to start your evening before the crowds arrive.

  2. 15:30

    Sundae Station

    Walk eight minutes to Sundae Station for a sweet treat. They are open until 21:00 on weekdays and 21:00 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time to enjoy an ice cream while the sky is still bright.

  3. 16:30

    Simpson Sensory and Children's Garden Park

    Return to Simpson Sensory and Children's Garden Park. Head toward the western edge of the grounds. The park is free and open to the public, offering a peaceful spot to wait.

  4. 17:00

    Simpson Sensory and Children's Garden Park

    Find a seat with a view toward the WSW. The sun sets at 17:30 on this date, casting a golden glow over the artistic structures and plants.

  5. 17:45

    Sunset Bistro

    Walk nine minutes to Sunset Bistro for dinner. They serve American food including Doukhobor Borsh, Cincinnati Goetta, and ginger ale cake. They are open until 21:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on weekends, so you can linger after the sun goes down.

Local tip

The park is free and has no set closing hours, but the lighting is best just before sunset. Sundae Station is a short walk from the park and offers a quick break.

Check before you go

  • Sundae Station is open Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00 and Su 12:00-21:00.
  • Sunset Bistro is open Su-Th 11:00-21:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bowling Green (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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