Timeline
06:08
Walk across the historic lawn to find your spot. The Horseshoe is a large, open historic district centered on the main campus. Arriving early lets you settle in and watch the morning light shift across the old buildings as the sun rises in the WNW.
06:23
Watch the sunrise. On this date, the sun rises at 06:23. The golden light begins shortly after, illuminating the campus in a warm glow.
06:53
Head to Curiosity Coffee Bar for breakfast. It is a short walk from the campus. Since it opens at 07:00 on Saturdays, you will arrive just as it opens, ready to enjoy a fresh coffee and a morning meal.
07:23
Kadampa Meditation Buddhist Center
End your morning at the Kadampa Meditation Buddhist Center. Located right across from the state capitol building, it is a peaceful place to reflect after your early start. The center offers classes nearly every day of the week.
Local tip
The Horseshoe is a large open space. Arriving 15 minutes before sunrise gives you time to find a quiet spot on the grass or benches without feeling rushed. Curiosity Coffee Bar opens at 07:00 on weekends, so time your arrival to catch the first brews of the day.
Check before you go
- Curiosity Coffee Bar opens at 07:00 on Saturdays. If you are visiting on a weekday, it opens at 06:00.
- The Horseshoe is an outdoor historic district accessible at all times.
- Check the Kadampa Meditation Buddhist Center website for class schedules if you wish to participate.
Worth knowing
- Curiosity Coffee Bar is open at 06:53 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Columbia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).