Timeline
16:08
Walk the historic docks and find a clear view of the west horizon.
16:38
Continue south to Battery Park to watch the sky change color over the harbor.
17:08
Head back toward the Seaport area. Stop at Old Mates Pub for an Australian pint and a bite to eat as the city lights turn on.
17:38
End your evening with a stroll through the illuminated Seaport district.
Local tip
Old Mates Pub opens at 12:00, so it is fully open for your post-sunset visit. The walk between Battery Park and the Pub is short, but check the route if you prefer a specific path along the waterfront.
Check before you go
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:53.
- Old Mates Pub is open Mo-Th until 01:00 and Fr-Sa until 02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New York City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).