Timeline
15:57
Grab a coffee or light snack to go. There are no food or drink shops listed near the marsh, so you will need to find a café in town before heading out.
16:27
Walk to the Nahant Marsh. This 265-acre preserve is bordered by the Mississippi River and offers open views of the water and sky. The marsh area includes bottomland forest and open-water habitats surrounded by suburban land.
16:57
Head to Credit Island Park. It is the closest viewing spot (27 minutes walk from the marsh anchor) and aligns with the sunset direction. Find a quiet spot near the water's edge to watch the sun set toward the WSW.
17:42
Stay for the afterglow. The golden light lasts for about 40 minutes after sunset. The park offers a peaceful end to the evening as the light fades over the river.
Local tip
Credit Island Park is a 27-minute walk from the main marsh area. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the path. The sunset is toward the WSW, so position yourself facing that direction for the best view.
Check before you go
- There are no food or drink shops at Nahant Marsh or Credit Island Park. Plan to eat or buy a drink before you arrive.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).