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Sunset

Golden Hour on the Bluff

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the Mississippi, and end the night with a quiet walk.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:12

    Carriage Haus

    Start at Carriage Haus, a popular nightclub with a lively atmosphere. Order a drink and settle in as the afternoon light begins to fade.

  2. 16:42

    Hamburg Historic District

    Walk 12 minutes from the anchor area up to the Hamburg Historic District. This residential neighborhood on the bluff offers elevated views and a sense of history. Find a spot on the edge of the district to face west.

  3. 16:57

    Hamburg Historic District

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light from the historic district highlights the architecture while the sky turns over the river.

  4. 17:17

    LeClaire Park

    Walk 15 minutes SSE down to LeClaire Park. Stroll along the riverfront as the light fades. In winter, keep an eye out for bald eagles fishing, but even in summer, the view of the channel and barges is peaceful.

Local tip

Check the route from Carriage Haus to the Hamburg Historic District, as directions are not provided. The walk is short but involves elevation changes.

Check before you go

  • Carriage Haus is open Mo,Tu 16:00-21:00; We 16:00-22:00; Th 16:00-02:00; Fr 15:00-02:00; Sa 18:00-02:00.

Worth knowing

  • Carriage Haus is open at 16:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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

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