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Daytime

Sunrise at Times Beach

Beat the crowds and catch the morning light on the former industrial shoreline.

Best time: sunriseAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:58

    The Hatch

    Grab a hot dog and coffee to go. The Hatch opens early, perfect for fueling up before the walk.

  2. 07:23

    Times Beach Nature Preserve

    Walk to Times Beach Nature Preserve. The boardwalks offer clear views of the harbor as the sun breaks over the water.

  3. 08:03

    Templeton Landing

    Head to Templeton Landing for a sit-down breakfast or brunch. The patio offers stunning views of Lake Erie while you digest your morning walk.

Local tip

The Hatch is open from 7AM in the summer, but check if it is open in winter. Times Beach has no facilities, so bring what you need.

Check before you go

  • The Hatch hours: May 1-Oct 15: daily 7AM-10PM. Outside these dates, check if it is open.
  • Templeton Landing hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun brunch 10AM-2:30PM.

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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