Timeline
06:57
Find a quiet spot on the west side of Mount Carmel Place between East 26th and 28th streets. The park faces west, giving you a clear view of the horizon.
07:17
Watch the sunrise. In winter the sun sets toward the WSW, in spring and summer toward the WNW, and in autumn toward the west. The golden light begins shortly after the sun breaks the horizon.
07:32
Walk to Irving Farm Coffee Roasters for a hot coffee or breakfast. It is a short walk from the park. Check that it is open: Monday to Friday it opens at 07:00, and weekends at 08:00. If you are watching an early sunrise, you may need to wait until it opens.
07:52
End your morning at Old Town Bar. This bar and restaurant is located between Park Avenue and Broadway at 45 East 18th Street, just one block north of Union Square. It is a good place to linger and digest your breakfast.
Local tip
The park is small and enclosed. Arrive early to find a good angle. The coffee shop may be closed if you are watching a very early sunrise in winter. Check the opening hours before you go.
Check before you go
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters is closed before 07:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on weekends.
- Bellevue South Park is open at dawn, but check local regulations for early access.
Worth knowing
- Irving Farm Coffee Roasters is open at 07:32 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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