Timeline
16:27
Walk the trails at Black Swamp Preserve as the afternoon light fades. The preserve is open until dusk, so you have time to wander the gardens and check the wildlife descriptions before the sun dips low.
17:00
Stay until the sun hits the WSW horizon. The golden light starts around 16:47, giving you a clear window to watch the sunset from the preserve’s open areas.
17:45
Head to Pagliai's for dinner. It is just a short walk from the preserve and serves an all-you-can-eat family pizza buffet. The kitchen is open late, so you can enjoy a hot meal after the chill sets in.
18:45
Finish your meal and linger. The restaurant stays open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to digest and chat before the night winds down.
Local tip
Check the route from Black Swamp Preserve to Pagliai's, as walking directions are not provided. The walk is short but ensure you have a way to get there after dark.
Check before you go
- Black Swamp Preserve is open until dusk.
- Pagliai's is open Mo-Su 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).