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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Ainsworth House

Catch the late afternoon light on the Queen Anne facade, then head to the gardens for a quiet finish.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:09

    Tacos Mariana's

    Grab a quick bite at this Mexican spot near the Ainsworth House. It is open and ready for an early dinner or late snack.

  2. 16:29

    William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House

    Walk to the William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House. Arrive before the light fades to see the Queen Anne details in the warm glow.

  3. 17:09

    William W. and Elizabeth J. Ainsworth House

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The low angle of the light highlights the texture of the historic frame building.

  4. 17:29

    Des Moines Botanical Garden

    Take a short walk to the Des Moines Botanical Garden. The transition from the historic street to the garden offers a peaceful end to the evening.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW on this date. Position yourself to catch the light on the western-facing aspects of the Ainsworth House.

Check before you go

  • Tacos Mariana's is open until 21:00.

Worth knowing

  • Tacos Mariana's is open at 16:09 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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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