Timeline
14:52
Start with an early dinner. Bare Burger serves organic burgers and milkshakes. It is close enough to the Museum of the Moving Image to walk over after eating, but far enough that you have a full meal before the walk begins.
15:22
Walk from Bare Burger to the Museum of the Moving Image. Use the subway to Steinway St or 36th Ave. Spend this time wandering the exhibits or catching a screening. The museum is open until 19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, so check the schedule for your specific day.
16:22
Walk 28 minutes northwest from the museum to Socrates Sculpture Park. This is the prime viewing spot. The park offers unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Arrive here with enough time to find a good spot before the sun hits the water.
16:52
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a dramatic view of the city lights flickering on against the darkening sky.
17:22
End the night with a drink. Walk 15 minutes from the park area to Bondurants. It is a rustic spot known for unique cocktails and draft beers. It is open until 04:00 on weekends, making it a perfect late-night stop.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to Socrates Sculpture Park is about 28 minutes. If you prefer a shorter walk, you can take the subway to Court Square and walk from there, but the stroll along the waterfront is pleasant. Check the route if you are unsure.
Check before you go
- Museum of the Moving Image hours: Tu-Th 10:30-17:00; Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa,Su 10:30-19:00.
- Socrates Sculpture Park is outdoors; dress for the weather.
- Sunset on 15 January is 16:52.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).