Timeline
15:19
Pick up a drink at Springs Café. The café opens at 09:00, so this is well within its hours on a January morning. Sit inside or outside and enjoy the quiet before the day heats up.
15:35
Walk 16 minutes SSW from the café to Lorenzi Park. This is one of the first parks in Las Vegas, originally envisioned by French immigrant David G. Lorenzi. Find a bench near the open grass areas.
16:49
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 16:10, bathing the historic park in warm hues. The park is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to linger.
17:34
Stay for a short walk around the perimeter as the light fades. The park’s history and desert landscape offer a peaceful end to the afternoon.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW in January, so position yourself in the western part of the park for the best view. Lorenzi Park is open 07:00-23:00.
Check before you go
- Springs Café is open Mo, Th-Su 09:00-15:30. It is closed on December 25.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Las Vegas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).