Timeline
15:44
Start with a local coffee and a pastry at Hooked on Colfax. It is a few blocks south of the park, so you can enjoy the caffeine and the quiet neighborhood vibe before heading to the main spot.
15:59
Walk 7 minutes to City Park. This 330-acre urban park is the setting for the memorial. Find a spot near the statue that looks west, where the sun will set toward the WSW.
16:59
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Watch the sunset. The light turns golden around 16:18, but the moment itself is at 16:59 when the sun dips below the horizon. The view of the sky changing colors over the memorial is the highlight.
17:29
After the sun sets, take a short stroll around City Park. The twilight light is perfect for walking the paths and enjoying the peace of the park before heading home.
Local tip
The park is open late, but the cafes near the entrance close earlier. Check opening hours if you plan to return for food later.
Check before you go
- Hooked on Colfax is open Mo-Su 07:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).