Timeline
15:36
Pick up a coffee at Sweet_ness 7. It is just a one-minute walk from Gather & Game. The Victorian building is cozy, and the staff are friendly. It opens at 07:00 on weekdays, so it will be open and ready for you.
16:06
Head into Gather & Game. Spend the next half hour browsing the library of games or just settling in. The venue is open until 21:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time before the sun goes down.
17:06
Walk to Freedom Park. It is an eighteen-minute walk west from the anchor. This small waterfront green space on Unity Island offers a clear view toward the west-southwest, exactly where the sun sets on January 15. Stand by the water and watch the golden light fade.
17:51
End the evening at Santasiero's. It is a ten-minute walk back toward the anchor area. This historic Italian spot has been serving hearty family-style meals for almost a century. The Italian wedding soup is a standout. It is open until 22:00, so you can stay as late as you like.
Local tip
The walk from Gather & Game to Freedom Park is westward, aligning with the sunset direction. Keep an eye on the sky as you approach the water.
Check before you go
- Freedom Park is best for viewing the sunset toward the WSW on January 15.
- Sweet_ness 7 is open Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00.
- Gather & Game is open We 11:00-21:00.
- Santasiero's is open Mo-Su 11:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Buffalo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).