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16:51
Grab a slice of the famous "Ho-Made" pie and a coffee at Thunderbird Restaurant. It is just a one-minute walk from the viewing spot, so you can secure your snack and find a seat before the crowd arrives for the view.
17:21
Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts
Walk the five minutes up to the Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts. This is Maynard Dixon’s former home and studio, a National Historic Landmark. Arrive early to settle in and look out from the studio windows as the sky begins to shift.
17:36
Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts
Watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the WSW. The golden light fades into the twilight, casting long shadows across the landscape Dixon loved to paint. Stay for the quiet moment after the sun is gone.
18:06
Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts
End your evening by exploring the interior of the historic home. The rooms retain the atmosphere of the mid-20th century, offering a personal look at the artist’s life and work.
Local tip
The walk to the foundation is short but can be steep. Wear sturdy shoes. While the restaurant is busy, the foundation offers a more intimate setting for the final part of your evening.
Check before you go
- Check the opening hours for Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts to ensure it is open for evening visits on your chosen date.
- Thunderbird Restaurant serves wine and beer, but verify if reservations are needed for pie and coffee during peak sunset hours.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Mount Carmel Junction (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).