Timeline
15:54
Pick up a vinyl record and a coffee at Zzz Records. The shop opens at 12:00 on Sundays and 11:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to browse the crates before heading out.
16:24
Walk five minutes to Gateway Market Café for a warm drink to go. It is open until 22:00 on weekends, making it a reliable stop on your way to the park.
16:54
Arrive at the F.A. Benham House. Find a spot in the immediate vicinity to wait. As the sun dips toward the WSW, the late afternoon light will highlight the Stick Style wood-frame details and brick foundation.
17:39
Head back to Zzz Records to settle in. The warm interior and local music provide a perfect end to the evening as the light fades.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on January 15th. Position yourself so the house is in your line of sight with the west behind it for the best silhouette.
Check before you go
- Zzz Records is open Su-Mo 12:00-18:00. If you are visiting on a weekday, it opens at 11:00.
- Gateway Market Café is open Sa-Su 07:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Gateway Market Café is open at 16:24 only on 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).