Timeline
16:52
Pick up a coffee and a pastry from Rembrandt's Coffee House. It is just two minutes from the Hunter Museum, so you can grab your snacks and head out while the light is still bright.
17:07
Head up to the Hunter Museum of American Art. Take your time finding a spot on the bluff or near the windows. The views of the river and mountains are best as the afternoon light begins to soften.
17:37
Walk down to the Walnut Street Bridge. It is a five-minute stroll from the museum. The bridge offers a unique perspective of the river and the city skyline as the sun begins its final descent.
17:52
Watch the sunset from the bridge. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the Tennessee River. This is the peak moment of the evening.
Local tip
The Hunter Museum is open until 5 PM on weekdays in January, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the interior before heading out for the evening light. Check the route if you need directions from the museum to the bridge.
Check before you go
- Rembrandt's Coffee House is open until 22:00 on weekdays.
- The Hunter Museum is open until 17:00 on weekdays in January.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chattanooga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).