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Grab a sweet treat or a warm drink at the Freight House Farmers Market. With 30 minutes to spare before the golden light hits, you can pick up some local baked goods or chocolates from the nearby Chocolate Manor if you prefer something sweeter, but the market offers fresh jams and dips that pair well with a walk.
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Walk to LeClaire Park. The 3-minute stroll from the market brings you to the riverfront. Find a spot on the banks where you can see the water clearly. This is the prime viewing angle for the sun setting toward the WSW.
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Watch the sunset. The sky will turn gold and orange over the Mississippi as the sun dips below the western horizon. If you are lucky, you might spot bald eagles fishing in the wintertime light, or just enjoy the peaceful flow of the river.
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End the evening with a drink at Front Street Brewery. It is a 9-minute walk from LeClaire Park. As one of Iowa's oldest brew pubs, it offers a cozy spot to unwind with a locally brewed beer and pub food as the city lights come on.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for the Freight House Farmers Market (Sat 8AM-1PM) if you plan this on a Saturday morning, but for a sunset plan, the market is closed. In that case, use Chocolate Manor (no hours listed, assume daytime) or Head to Front Street Brewery early for dinner and drinks.
Check before you go
- The Freight House Farmers Market is only open Tue 3PM-6PM and Sat 8AM-1PM. For a sunset plan, it will be closed. Use Chocolate Manor or Front Street Brewery for your pre-sunset stop instead.
- Front Street Brewery is open Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00.
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