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Sunset

Golden Hour in Allentown

A short walk through historic Allentown timed for the last light of day.

Best time: 17:06About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:21

    Café 59

    Grab a coffee and a pastry at Café 59. The doors open at 08:00, so you will have plenty of time to settle in before the afternoon rush.

  2. 16:51

    Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

    Walk to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site. The Greek Revival mansion is open until 15:30 on weekdays and 15:30 on weekends, but the exterior and grounds offer a quiet moment to reflect on the neighborhood's history just before the light changes.

  3. 17:06

    Giacobbi's Cucina Citta

    Head to Giacobbi's Cucina Citta. Order a drink or a light bite to enjoy the fading golden light. The restaurant is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 21:00 on Sundays, providing a cozy backdrop as the sun sets toward the WSW.

Local tip

Check the Metro Bus 7, 11, or 25 if you need to get back to the anchor point after your meal.

Check before you go

  • Café 59 opens at 08:00.
  • Giacobbi's Cucina Citta is open Mo-Th 17:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00, and Su 17:00-21:00.

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

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