Timeline
07:38
Pick up a thermos of coffee or a quick breakfast item from Beech Grove Bowl before heading out. Since it is a 24-hour bowling alley, it is open now. Grab something to keep you warm and fueled for the cold morning air.
07:58
Walk to Sarah Shank Park. It is about a 49-minute walk from the anchor, but since you are starting early, allow time to get there comfortably. Find a spot near the water’s edge facing west.
08:03
Watch the sunrise. On 15 January, the sun rises at 08:03 and begins casting golden light around 17:02, but for the actual sunrise moment at 08:03, the sky will light up over the WSW horizon. This is your moment.
08:33
Head back to Beech Grove Bowl for a proper breakfast or a late coffee. The bowling alley is still open and offers a local, 'small town' vibe to settle into after the early start.
Local tip
It will be cold in January. Dress warmly and bring a chair or blanket for Sarah Shank Park. The walk from Beech Grove Bowl is long, so ensure you have enough time to get to the park before 08:03.
Check before you go
- Beech Grove Bowl is open 24 hours, so you can get food or coffee at any time.
- Check the weather forecast for wind chill at Sarah Shank Park.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Indianapolis (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).