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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Garden

Catch the last warm light of the day at Huntsville’s botanical gardens.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:03

    Maggie Meyer's Irish Pub

    Grab a drink at Maggie Meyer's Irish Pub. The bar opens at 14:00, so it is fully open and ready for you before the evening rush.

  2. 18:33

    Huntsville Botanical Garden

    Walk 44 minutes south to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. Arrive with enough time to wander the woodlands and meadows before the light changes.

  3. 19:18

    Huntsville Botanical Garden

    Find a quiet spot in the garden to watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light starting at 18:44 turns the foliage and ponds into a warm, glowing backdrop.

  4. 19:48

    Maggie Meyer's Irish Pub

    Walk back 44 minutes north to Maggie Meyer's Irish Pub for a post-sunset wind-down. It stays open until 02:00, so the night is still young.

Local tip

The garden is large. Use the main entrance and head straight for the open meadow areas for the best unobstructed view of the western sky.

Check before you go

  • Maggie Meyer's Irish Pub is open Mo-Sa 14:00-02:00 and Su 11:00-02:00.

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

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