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Sunset

Golden Hour at Morcom

Catch the last warm light over the roses before the evening cools down.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:55

    Fentons Creamery and Restaurant

    Grab a large sundae at this century-old parlor. It is a local institution and the perfect sweet start to the evening.

  2. 17:25

    Morcom Rose Garden

    Walk one block from Grand Ave to the Morcom Rose Garden. Find a bench in the quiet, residential setting and watch the light shift across the seven acres of blooms.

  3. 18:10

    The Alley

    Head to The Alley to listen to pianist Rod Dibble play oldies. The warm interior offers a cozy end to the walk.

Local tip

The Alley is open until 2AM, so you can stay as late as you like after the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Fentons Creamery and Restaurant is open until 11PM on weekdays and midnight on weekends.
  • The Alley is open daily from 6PM.
  • Morcom Rose Garden may be reserved after Mother's Day through October 31, so check availability if visiting on a weekend.

Worth knowing

  • Fentons Creamery and Restaurant is open at 16:55 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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