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Sunset

Golden Hour at Saint Anne’s Hill

Catch the last light on the historic hilltop before heading down for a quiet evening drink.

Best time: 16:55About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:21

    China Buffet

    Grab a quick bite at China Buffet. The buffet is open from 10:00 to 22:00, so you can fill up early without rushing.

  2. 16:36

    Wholly Grounds

    Walk to Wholly Grounds for coffee or a pastry. It is open until 17:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends, so time your visit to arrive well before closing.

  3. 17:06

    Saint Annes Hill Historic District

    Head up to Saint Annes Hill Historic District. Arrive with half an hour to spare to find a quiet spot on the hill to watch the sky change.

  4. 17:36

    Saint Annes Hill Historic District

    The sun sets toward the WSW. Enjoy the golden light fading over the Victorian residences.

  5. 18:06

    Branch and Bone Artisan Ales

    End the night at Branch and Bone Artisan Ales. It is open from 16:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to settle in after dark.

Local tip

Check the route if you need to navigate between the hill and the downtown spots. The walk from China Buffet to Wholly Grounds is short, as is the walk up to Saint Anne's Hill.

Check before you go

  • Wholly Grounds closes at 17:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends. If you are visiting on a weekend, move the coffee step earlier or skip it.
  • Branch and Bone is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you need to adjust the final stop for your specific day.

Worth knowing

  • Wholly Grounds is open at 16:36 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
  • Branch and Bone Artisan Ales is open at 18:06 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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