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Sunset

Golden Hour on the White River

Start with a drink as the afternoon light fades, then walk south to the riverbank to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:44

    Turner's

    Grab a drink at Turner's. It is a 10-minute walk from the Crispus Attucks Museum and opens at 15:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun begins to set.

  2. 17:14

    Segway Tour of White River State Park

    Walk 30 minutes south from the museum area to the Segway Tour of White River State Park viewing spot. This is your prime position to watch the sunset over the river.

  3. 18:29

    White River State Park

    After the sun has dipped below the horizon, head just a bit further south to White River State Park. The area is home to several museums and gardens, offering a pleasant evening stroll to end the experience.

Local tip

The sunset on this date occurs in the WSW direction. If you visit on other dates, the sun will set in the WNW direction, so adjust your viewing angle accordingly.

Check before you go

  • Turner's is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Plan your visit for Tuesday through Saturday.
  • The Crispus Attucks Museum is located on the westside of Downtown.

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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