Timeline
19:22
Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens
Grab a coffee or a pastry to go. Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens is a historic estate with a cafe inside. The 22-room mansion and surrounding gardens provide a grand, quiet start to your evening.
19:57
Walk down to the Indianapolis Museum of Art grounds to see the LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana. It is one of the first large-scale public artworks of its kind and stands out against the evening sky.
20:17
Head to Stratum Pier, an interactive overlook by Kendall Buster. Position yourself here as the sun dips below the horizon toward the WNW. The functional sculpture offers a unique vantage point for the final moments of light.
20:37
Stroll over to Funky Bones by Atelier Van Lieshout. This whimsical sculpture by a Dutch collective is a fun contrast to the solemnity of the sunset, marking a playful end to your golden hour walk.
Local tip
The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is vast. Stick to the path between the LOVE sculpture and Stratum Pier to keep the walk short. Wear layers as the temperature drops quickly after sunset.
Check before you go
- Check if the cafe at Oldfields–Lilly House & Gardens is open for evening service.
- Verify the opening hours for the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, as they may close earlier than the sunset time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Indianapolis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).