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Sunset

Golden Hour at Wall Street

Grab a drink as the sun dips below the skyline, then watch the light fade from the Financial District’s historic heart.

Best time: 18:15About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:30

    The Dead Rabbit

    Start with an atmospheric cocktail at The Dead Rabbit. It is an Irish pub with good cocktails and a short walk from the anchor. Arriving early ensures you get a seat before the sunset crowd.

  2. 18:00

    Wall Street

    Walk to Wall Street. This is the historic home of the New York Stock Exchange and the center of the Financial District. Position yourself on the street facing west to catch the view.

  3. 18:15

    Wall Street

    Watch the sun set toward the W. The golden light starts about 17:38, and the sun sets at 18:15. The street runs downhill, offering a clear view of the fading light.

  4. 18:45

    Nobu

    End the evening with dinner at Nobu. This world-renowned Japanese restaurant is an 8-minute walk away. Reservations are required well in advance. If you do not have a reservation, try Nobu Next Door for the same creative food without the wait.

Local tip

Check the route for subway access to Wall St or Broad St if you are not walking from elsewhere. Nobu requires reservations well in advance.

Check before you go

  • Nobu dinner is served Sun-Wed 5:30PM-10:15PM and Thu-Sat 5:30PM-11:15PM.
  • The Dead Rabbit is open Mo-Th,Su 11:00-02:00 and Fr,Sa 11:00-03:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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