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15:23
Grab a hot drink and a pastry at Veselka. This Ukrainian spot has been serving the East Village since 1954 and is a reliable anchor for a pre-sunset warm-up.
16:08
Walk nine minutes northwest to Union Square Park. Find a spot near the edge facing southwest. As the sun sets toward the WSW, the city skyline catches the last light.
17:53
End the night at McSorley's Old Ale House. Walk twelve minutes back toward the East Village to this historic Irish saloon. It is open until 01:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to settle in.
Local tip
Union Square is a large park. The best views of the sunset direction are from the western perimeter. Check the exact opening hours for Veselka and McSorley's if your dates shift, as hours can vary by season.
Check before you go
- Veselka hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
- McSorley's Old Ale House hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 13:00-01:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).