Timeline
15:52
Start at Golf Park Coffee. Order a hot beverage and a pastry to go. The café opens at 07:00 on weekdays, so it is ready for you.
16:32
Riverside Park Historic Train Exhibit
Walk four minutes NNW from the anchor to the Riverside Park Historic Train Exhibit. Find a spot with a clear view of the 2-8-4 Berkshire C&O Kanawha #2760. The sun sets toward the WSW, framing the train perfectly in the late afternoon light.
17:52
Walk eleven minutes to Magnolia Foods. It is a reliable spot for a late dinner or a quiet drink. Check the route if you need directions. Note that it closes at 16:00 on Saturday and Sunday, so verify the day before you go. On weekdays it stays open until 18:00.
Local tip
The train exhibit is the only viewing spot with a specific alignment for sunset. The other parks are too far or face the wrong direction. Bring a jacket as it gets chilly near the water after the sun goes down.
Check before you go
- Golf Park Coffee is open Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00, Sa 08:00-17:00, Su 12:00-17:00.
- Magnolia Foods is open Sa-Mo 11:00-16:00 and Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00. It is closed on Sundays.
Worth knowing
- Magnolia Foods is open at 17:52 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr
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