Timeline
15:38
Grab a drink at this Japanese restaurant. It is open until 22:30 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the rush.
16:08
Walk south to Battery Park. The 15-minute stroll from the restaurant gives you time to digest and enjoy the transition from city streets to waterfront green space. Arrive with 45 minutes to spare to find a good spot facing west.
16:53
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light fades quickly after 16:53, so stay for the last few minutes of color over the harbor.
17:23
End the evening at Washington Square Park. It is a 41-minute walk north, a good distance to stretch your legs after sitting. The park is a cultural hub and a calm place to reflect after the memorial and the sunset.
Local tip
The walk from Fraunces Tavern to Battery Park is straightforward but involves some elevation changes. Wear comfortable shoes. The park can get chilly near the water after sunset, so bring a jacket.
Check before you go
- Fraunces Tavern is open Mo-Th 11:30-00:00.
- Battery Park is an outdoor public space with no closing time.
- Washington Square Park is open to the public.
Worth knowing
- The Mysterious Bookshop is open at 15:38 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).