Timeline
16:18
Buy an ice cream or a soft drink at Ice Cream Social. The terrace opens at 13:00, so it is ready for you before the sun goes down.
16:33
Walk five minutes northeast to the Hoyt Park Pyramid. Climb the stone steps and wait for the sky to change color.
16:48
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The stone structures of the park frame the view perfectly as the golden light fades.
17:03
Walk twenty-four minutes south to Westmorland Park. Use this time to digest your treat and enjoy the quiet neighborhood streets.
Local tip
The pyramid is the best spot for the sunset alignment. Ice Cream Social is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on Sundays, giving you plenty of time to grab a snack before the walk.
Check before you go
- Ice Cream Social is closed on Mondays. If you are visiting on a Monday, try Barriques - University instead, which opens at 07:00 on Sundays and 06:30 on weekdays.
Worth knowing
- Ice Cream Social is open at 16:18 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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