Timeline
15:24
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Cafe d' Marie. It is close to the start and open for breakfast and lunch, so you can settle in early with a hot drink and something sweet to keep your hands warm.
15:49
College Square Historic District
Walk to the edge of the College Square Historic District. Find a spot on the bluff facing west. The district is a quiet, historic neighborhood, so keep your voice down and enjoy the stillness as the light begins to shift.
16:14
College Square Historic District
Watch the golden light hit the river and the barges below. The sun sets toward the WSW, so the west-facing bluff offers a clear view of the color changing across the water.
16:59
Head to Front Street Brewery for a post-sunset drink. It is the oldest brew pub in Iowa and serves beer on the premises. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays, so it is a perfect place to linger after the light fades.
Local tip
The walk from Cafe d' Marie to the bluff is short, but the bluff edge is steep. Stay back from the drop-off. Front Street Brewery is a bit of a walk from the historic district, so check the route or allow extra time if you prefer to stay within the neighborhood.
Check before you go
- Cafe d' Marie does not list specific hours, but it is a breakfast and lunch spot, so it is open in the late morning.
- Front Street Brewery is open Mo-Th 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).