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Golden Hour at Terrace Hill

Start with a warm drink near Bryn Mawr Apartments, then walk up to Terrace Hill to catch the sunset over the city.

Best time: 17:09About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:24

    Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure

    Grab a coffee and settle in at Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure. The space is great for sitting at the coffee bar or a table, and it’s only a three-minute walk from Bryn Mawr Apartments.

  2. 16:49

    Riverpoint Lofts

    Walk east toward Riverpoint Lofts. This historic complex offers a nice change of scenery and is about a 25-minute walk from the coffee shop, putting you on the right side of the anchor for the next leg.

  3. 17:04

    Terrace Hill

    Head to Terrace Hill. It is just a short 10-minute walk from Riverpoint Lofts. Arrive five minutes before sunset to find a spot on the grounds. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from this historic site.

  4. 17:39

    Star Bar

    End the evening at Star Bar. It is located near Bryn Mawr Apartments and is open until 02:00 on weekdays, making it a convenient spot for a nightcap after the walk.

Local tip

Check the route from Riverpoint Lofts to Terrace Hill as directions are not provided.

Check before you go

  • Zanzibar's Coffee Adventure is open until 21:00 on weekdays.

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

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