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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Quarry

Grab a sweet treat and watch the sun dip behind the limestone cliffs.

Best time: 16:44About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:29

    Snack Shack

    Pick up an Italian iced from the Snack Shack. It is a short three-minute walk from the historic village center, and the live music adds to the summer vibe. Check that it is open between noon and 8 PM.

  2. 15:59

    Farnams Village Historic District

    Walk through the Farnams Village Historic District. Stroll along the junction of Lanesboro, Quarry, and Farnams Rds to see the remnants of the limestone mining operations. The old equipment and work buildings set the scene for the evening.

  3. 16:29

    Chalet Wildlife Management Area West Parking

    Head to the Chalet Wildlife Management Area West Parking lot. It is a 34-minute walk from the village center in an ENE direction. This spot offers a clear view of the WSW horizon where the sun will set.

  4. 16:44

    Chalet Wildlife Management Area West Parking

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:44, casting golden light over the landscape. Enjoy your iced treat as the day ends.

Local tip

The Snack Shack serves Uncle Louie G Gourmet Italian Ices and has live music throughout the summer. Make sure to arrive early enough to secure a spot at the parking lot before the evening crowd.

Check before you go

  • Snack Shack is open noon-8PM in the summer.

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

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