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Sunset

Golden Light at Dalbey

Grab a ready-to-go treat and find your spot before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 16:48About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:48

    Albertsons

    Pick up a sushi roll from the deli. Albertsons has the best seafood section in town, and their sushi maker makes amazing rolls sold ready to go in containers. Note that prices are high, but the quality is unmatched locally.

  2. 16:18

    Dalbey Memorial Park

    Walk to Dalbey Memorial Park. With 60 minutes to spare, take the mile-long walking path or the scenic bridge to find a quiet bench overlooking the Gillette Fishing Lake. The park is open until 23:00, so it is comfortably accessible.

  3. 16:48

    Dalbey Memorial Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view over the water and the park's memorials. This is the perfect moment to enjoy your snack and the golden light that begins around 16:03.

  4. 17:33

    Armando's Taco & Pasta Shop

    End the evening with a hot meal at Armando's Taco & Pasta Shop. It is open until 21:00, making it a convenient spot for dinner after your sunset viewing.

Local tip

Albertsons is the only supermarket with a sushi maker, so if you want the ready-to-go rolls, go there first. The park is free to enter, but fishing costs $14/day for nonresidents.

Check before you go

  • Albertsons is open Mo-Su 05:00-23:00.
  • Armando's Taco & Pasta Shop is open Mo-Su 11:00-21:00.
  • Dalbey Memorial Park is open Mo-Su 07:00-23:00.

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

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