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Sunset

Golden Hour at Brittlebank Park

Grab a bite near the park, then walk west to watch the sun dip below the Ashley River.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:51

    Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi

    Eat dinner at Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi. The kitchen is open until 21:30, so you have plenty of time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 17:16

    Brittlebank Park

    Walk four minutes from the restaurant to Brittlebank Park. Find a spot along the western edge facing the Ashley River. The park is open from sunrise to sunset, so it is accessible now.

  3. 17:36

    Brittlebank Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. In January the sky turns orange by 17:36. In April, July, and October the golden light begins around 18:13 to 19:53, painting the river in warm hues.

  4. 17:51

    Brittlebank Park

    Stay a few minutes longer to let the light fade. The park closes at sunset, so head out as the sky darkens.

Local tip

Check the route if you need directions back to your car or lodging. The walk from Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi is short and direct.

Check before you go

  • Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi is closed on Mondays. It opens at 11:00 on Tuesdays through Thursdays, 11:00 on Fridays, 12:00 on Saturdays, and 12:00 on Sundays.
  • Brittlebank Park is open from sunrise to sunset. Arrive before the official sunset time for your date to secure a good viewing spot.

Worth knowing

  • Hokkaido Sushi & Hibachi is open at 16:51 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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