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Sunset

Golden Hour on Seventh

A short walk through historic Grand Junction timed for the evening light.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:30

    Blue Moon Bar & Grille

    Grab a seat at Blue Moon Bar & Grille. It is a favorite lunch spot for downtown's office workers, but the early evening is quiet. Order an artichoke dip or a sandwich to start your evening.

  2. 16:50

    North Seventh Street National Historic District

    Walk to the North Seventh Street National Historic District. Stroll past the Lowell School and the 27 contributing buildings. The historic brick facades catch the last warm light before the sun dips below the horizon.

  3. 17:15

    North Seventh Street National Historic District

    Stay on North Seventh Street to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the historic district as the sky shifts from gold to blue.

  4. 17:45

    Bin 707 Foodbar

    End the night at Bin 707 Foodbar. It is open until 22:00, so you can enjoy a late dinner of prime steak or wild game after the light fades.

Local tip

Blue Moon Bar & Grille is open from 11:00 to 02:00. Bin 707 Foodbar is open from 16:30 to 22:00. Check the route if you need directions between the historic district and the restaurants.

Check before you go

  • Bin 707 Foodbar closes at 22:00.
  • Blue Moon Bar & Grille opens at 11:00.

Worth knowing

  • Bin 707 Foodbar is open at 17:45 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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