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Golden Hour on Grafton Hill

Start your afternoon with a quiet coffee in the shadow of historic homes, then walk east to watch the sun dip below the skyline.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:55

    Steeles Hill-Grafton Hill Historic District

    Arrive at Steeles Hill-Grafton Hill Historic District. The late afternoon light is soft and warm, perfect for admiring the late 19th-century architecture before the crowds gather for sunset.

  2. 15:36

    Wholly Grounds

    Walk six minutes to Wholly Grounds for a coffee or a light snack. The café is open until 17:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in and enjoy the organic fare before heading out.

  3. 16:55

    Dayton View Park

    Head west to Dayton View Park. It is only a sixteen-minute walk from your coffee spot. This small park offers a clear view toward the west, giving you a head start on the sunset position.

  4. 17:36

    Dayton View Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:36. The golden light begins at 16:55, so the sky will be painting the historic district in warm tones as you relax in the park.

Local tip

The walk from Wholly Grounds to Dayton View Park is short and flat. If you prefer a drink instead of coffee, Butter Cafe is also open until 15:00, but Wholly Grounds stays open later.

Check before you go

  • Wholly Grounds closes at 17:00 on weekdays and 15:00 on weekends. On 15 January, it is open until 17:00, so you have time.
  • Sunset is at 17:36. The golden light starts at 16:55.

Worth knowing

  • Wholly Grounds is open at 15:36 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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