Timeline
16:45
Grab a drink and a bite at the Bryant Park Grill. The elegant dining room offers a view of the park, letting you watch the light change as the sun begins its descent. It is open from 11:30 to 23:00.
17:30
Walk into Bryant Park itself. Find a spot on the grass or a chair facing west. The park is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in and wait for the sky to turn.
18:15
Watch the sunset. On 15 October the sun sets at 18:15 toward the west, casting a warm glow over the skyscrapers surrounding the park.
19:00
Head back to the Bryant Park Grill for dinner. The transition from day to night is seamless here, and the restaurant remains open until 23:00.
Local tip
The park is open daily from 07:00 to 23:00. The Bryant Park Grill is open Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.
Check before you go
- Bryant Park hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00.
- Bryant Park Grill hours: Mo-Su 11:30-23:00.
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