Timeline
16:12
Order a glass of wine or a cocktail at Bix Bistro. The atmosphere is refined, and the menu features local Iowa pork chops if you want a light bite before the main event.
16:32
Walk five minutes southwest to LeClaire Park. Find a spot along the riverfront path. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the water and the barges moving through the channel as the sky changes color.
17:27
Head back to the Figge Art Museum. It is open until 17:00 on weekdays. Use the last hour of light to view the collection, which includes American Regionalist and contemporary works, while the building is still accessible.
Local tip
The Figge Art Museum closes at 17:00 on weekdays. If you arrive after sunset, you will not be able to enter. Bix Bistro is located inside the Hotel Blackhawk, just minutes from the park.
Check before you go
- The Figge Art Museum is open Tu-Fr 10:00-17:00. It closes at 17:00, so plan to leave the park before then.
- Bix Bistro serves dinner from 5PM-10PM. Arriving 45 minutes before sunset ensures you have time to order and enjoy a drink without rushing.
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