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Evening

Sunset at The Hermitage

Catch the last warm light on the grounds before the evening cools down.

Best time: 15 AprilAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 17:20

    The Hermitage

    Walk the grounds and view the historic home. The afternoon light is soft, and the crowds have thinned compared to midday.

  2. 19:20

    The Hermitage

    Stay for the sunset. The grounds offer open views as the sun dips toward the WNW.

  3. 19:50

    The Hermitage

    Check the route for dinner and a drink after dark.

Local tip

The site closes at 6PM in winter and 6PM in summer, but the exterior grounds remain accessible for sunset viewing. Check the route for evening dining options nearby.

Check before you go

  • Hours: Nov–Feb: 9AM–5PM; Mar–Oct: 8:30AM–6PM. Closed Thanksgiving and 25 Dec.
  • Check the route for dinner and a drink after dark.

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

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