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Sunset

Golden Hour at Madison Square Park

Grab a bite, watch the sun dip below the skyline, and end the evening in style.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:52

    Dos Caminos

    Start with a casual dinner at Dos Caminos. The guacamole bar and sticky ribs are perfect for sharing as the afternoon light fades.

  2. 16:32

    Madison Square Park

    Walk to Madison Square Park. Find a spot near the fence facing south to get a clear view of the Flatiron Building and the Empire State Building silhouetted against the sky.

  3. 16:52

    Madison Square Park

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the historic park and the surrounding skyscrapers.

  4. 17:37

    Raines Law Room

    End the night with a drink at Raines Law Room. The half-hidden back room offers a cozy, speakeasy atmosphere to unwind after the walk.

Local tip

Dos Caminos opens at 11:30 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down. Raines Law Room opens at 20:00 on Sundays, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy your drink after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Dos Caminos (Madison Square Park location) is open Mo,Tu,Su 11:30-22:00; We,Th 11:30-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-24:00.
  • Raines Law Room is open Su 20:00-01:00.

Worth knowing

  • Raines Law Room is open at 17:37 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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

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