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Sunrise

First Light in Old Town

Be at the square before the sun clears the horizon. The First Friday ArtWalk center is quietest in the first hour of the day, offering a calm contrast to the evening crowds. After the golden hour fades, the nearby cafes open their doors for a proper breakfast.

Best time: sunriseAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:14

    Wheeler Park

    Find Wheeler Park. It is just a short walk from the center of the ArtWalk area. Arrive here to watch the sky lighten over the trees before the city fully wakes up.

  2. 07:34

    First Friday ArtWalk

    Walk to the center of the First Friday ArtWalk. Stand in the open space and watch the sun crest the horizon. The light hits the historic buildings and the public art installations with a soft, early glow.

  3. 07:59

    MartAnne's Cafe

    Head to MartAnne's Cafe for breakfast. It is only a few minutes' walk away. Order the Mexican breakfast or brunch. The portions are huge and the food is ready as soon as they open.

Local tip

MartAnne's Cafe is cash only. Bring bills with you. The cafe opens at 07:30, which is well after sunrise on this date, so you will have plenty of time to eat after the morning light.

Check before you go

  • MartAnne's Cafe hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-14:30.
  • Sunrise on 15 January is 07:34. The cafe opens at 07:30, so you may need to wait five minutes for the doors to open if you arrive exactly at sunrise.

Worth knowing

  • MartAnne's Cafe is open at 07:59 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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