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Golden Hour in Delaware Park

Grab a coffee and watch the sun dip below the horizon from one of Buffalo’s most iconic green spaces.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:06

    Sweet_ness 7

    Start at Sweet_ness 7 for a warm cup of coffee in a historic Victorian setting. The shop is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 15:36

    Shakespeare in Delaware Park

    Walk 28 minutes ENE to Shakespeare in Delaware Park. This open-air theatre in the park offers an unobstructed view of the western sky. Arrive early to find a good spot on the grass near the stage area.

  3. 17:06

    Shakespeare in Delaware Park

    Watch the sunset at 17:06. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over Delaware Park. The golden light begins around 16:22, giving you an hour of soft light to enjoy the park’s atmosphere before the final moment.

  4. 17:36

    Delaware Park

    After the sun dips below the horizon, wander through Delaware Park itself. The 234-acre space is the central node of Buffalo’s park system and remains beautifully lit by the fading twilight. Stroll along the paths near Hoyt Lake to see the Japanese Garden in the dimming light.

Local tip

Check the route for Metro Bus 3 or 26 if you need to get back to the Gypsy Parlor area after your walk.

Check before you go

  • Sweet_ness 7 is open Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-18:00.

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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