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Sunset

Golden Hour at White River

Grab a drink near the arena, walk to the river for sunset, and finish with a view from the top.

Best time: 20:22About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:22

    Nicky Blaine's

    Start with a martini at Nicky Blaine's. The 1930s-style cocktail bar is just a short walk from the arena, giving you time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 19:47

    White River State Park

    Walk to White River State Park. From the downtown area, it is a 20-minute stroll northwest to the park that houses the zoo, museums, and the riverfront gardens.

  3. 20:22

    White River State Park

    Find a spot along the riverwalk for the sunset. On April 15, the sun sets at 20:22 toward the WNW, casting golden light over the water and the park's greenery.

  4. 20:47

    Have dessert at the Eagle's Nest

    End the evening at the Eagle's Nest. Take a short walk back toward the center to the Hyatt. This revolving dining room offers the highest view in the city, perfect for watching the lights come on.

Local tip

The Eagle's Nest is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the night view after the walk from the park.

Check before you go

  • Nicky Blaine's has no listed opening hours, so check if it is open for evening service.
  • The Eagle's Nest is open daily from 17:00 to 22:00.

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

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