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Sunset

Lakeside Sunset & Golden Hour

A nostalgic evening at Denver’s historic amusement park, timed for the last light of day.

Best time: 15 JulyAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 18:57

    Semiprecious

    Grab a drink at Semiprecious bar. It is open until 00:00 on weekdays and weekends, so it is ready for early evening.

  2. 19:42

    Lakeside

    Walk to Lakeside. The park is a throwback to older amusement parks and a staple of local culture. Arrive before the sun dips to explore the grounds and catch the Cyclone coaster.

  3. 20:27

    Lakeside

    Watch the sunset from the park. On 15 July, the sun sets at 20:27 toward the WNW, casting golden light over the park’s retro atmosphere.

  4. 21:12

    Semiprecious

    Return to Semiprecious for a nightcap. The bar is open late, providing a relaxed end to the evening after the park closes.

Local tip

Check the route for getting to Lakeside from the bar, as no specific walking directions are provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Lakeside hours are 'call for hours', so verify opening times before you go.
  • Semiprecious is open Tu-Sa 16:00-01:00 and Su 14:00-00:00.

Worth knowing

  • Semiprecious is open at 18:57 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • Semiprecious is open at 21:12 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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