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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Copper King

Start with a local favorite, catch the late afternoon glow, and end the evening in style.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:08

    Pork Chop John

    Grab a Butte-style breaded pork chop sandwich at Pork Chop John. It is a local institution and the lines move quickly.

  2. 16:08

    Cherokee Park

    Walk to Cherokee Park. It is just six minutes from the anchor and offers a quiet, elevated view to watch the light shift over the city.

  3. 16:23

    Cherokee Park

    Stay put for the golden light. The low sun casts a warm glow on the historic architecture and the surrounding hills.

  4. 16:53

    Quarry Brewing

    Head to Quarry Brewing for a drink. It is only three minutes away and fits the evening mood perfectly.

Local tip

The park is small but offers a clear view of the western sky. If you prefer a more active end to the night, Silver Dollar Saloon is an eight-minute walk away.

Check before you go

  • Pork Chop John is open Monday to Saturday until 22:30.
  • Quarry Brewing is open Monday to Saturday until 20:00.

Worth knowing

  • Pork Chop John is open at 15:08 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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