Timeline
15:42
Grab a warm drink or a sweet treat at the Freight House Farmers Market. It is housed in a historic railroad freight house near Centennial Park. The market is open until 1 PM on Saturdays and 6 PM on Tuesdays, so check the day of the week before you go.
16:07
Walk to Veteran's Memorial Park. It is one of the four parks along the Mississippi River in downtown Davenport. Position yourself on the south side where the Riverfront Parkway passes through. The park faces WSW, which aligns with the sunset direction on this date.
16:57
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. On January 15, the sun sets toward the WSW at 16:57. The golden light begins around 16:14, giving you plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the view over the river.
17:42
Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer
End the evening with a meal or a drink at Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer. This solid bar and grill is located near Centennial Park. It is open from 11 AM until close on Saturdays, so it will be ready for you after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk between the market and the park is short. If you head to the park first, keep in mind that the sunset direction (WSW) is best viewed from the south side of Veteran's Memorial Park.
Check before you go
- Freight House Farmers Market is only open Tue 3PM-6PM and Sat 8AM-1PM. Plan your snack around these hours.
- Sippi's American Grill & Craft Beer is open Mon-Sat 11AM-close.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Davenport (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).