Timeline
18:42
Grab a JAM Blend at JAM Parkside. It is the perfect local start, with coffee roasted by Tipico just across the street from the zoo.
19:27
Darwin D. Martin House Complex
Walk to the Darwin D. Martin House Complex. Arrive before the light fades. The complex is a crown jewel of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, and the late afternoon sun highlights the intricate geometric patterns of the prairie-style architecture.
19:57
Head to Shakespeare in Delaware Park. This spot in Delaware Park offers a clear view toward the WNW, where the sun sets on this date. Find a bench or a spot on the grass to watch the sky turn gold and then deep blue.
20:17
End the evening at Cole’s. It is one of the old guard of Elmwood Avenue restaurants, a favorite haunt for locals for decades. It is a great place to unwind with a drink after the chill of the evening sets in.
Local tip
The walk from the Martin House to Delaware Park is about 23 minutes. The sun sets toward the WNW on April 15, so position yourself in the park with that direction in mind for the best view.
Check before you go
- JAM Parkside is open daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
- Cole’s is open Mon-Thu 11AM-11PM, Fri-Sat 11AM-midnight, and Sun 11AM-10PM.
- Check the route for Metro Bus 8 or 11, or Metro Rail: Amherst Street if you need transport to the Martin House.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buffalo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).