Timeline
19:00
Grab a slice of hand-tossed pizza or a pasta special at Proud Larry’s. The aroma of fresh bread is a good way to start the evening. The restaurant is open until 22:00, so you have plenty of time before the walk.
19:50
Walk to Rowan Oak. The grounds are open until sunset, and free admission is always accepted. Arrive early enough to find a quiet spot on the grounds to wait for the final moments of daylight.
20:10
Rowan Oak, Home Of William Faulkner
Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light fades quickly after 20:10, so enjoy the view of the historic home while it is still bathed in the late summer glow.
Local tip
The walk from Proud Larry’s to Rowan Oak takes about 14 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to linger over your meal. The grounds of Rowan Oak are free to enter, making this an affordable way to experience the evening light.
Check before you go
- Proud Larry’s is open Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Proud Larry's is open at 19:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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