Timeline
07:04
Arrive at the old Gillette Post Office in the downtown area. This is the best vantage point for watching the sun rise toward the WSW. The site is free and open for viewing.
07:34
Watch the sunrise. The golden light begins to spread around 16:03, but the actual sunrise moment is the key event.
07:49
Walk two minutes to The Ice Cream Cafe. Even if you aren't craving ice cream, their hot coffee and pastries are the perfect way to start the day after the early start. It is open from 07:30 on weekdays, which aligns with the 07:34 sunrise.
08:19
Stroll down Gillette Avenue to browse the local businesses. The downtown area offers unique shops and cafes that are not found in chain stores. The buildings have traditional character and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Local tip
The Post Office is the anchor for this view. If you want to see the old post office building itself, it is located in the downtown area near the cafes.
Check before you go
- The Ice Cream Cafe is open Mo-Fr 07:30-21:00. Since sunrise is at 07:34 on Jan 15, you will arrive just as it opens.
- Gillette Avenue is a street with local businesses, not a timed attraction, so it is always accessible during the day.
Worth knowing
- The Ice Cream Cafe is open at 07:49 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gillette (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).