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Southern Culture and Golden Light

Start your afternoon with a bite from the local farmers market, then head to the Quad to catch the late afternoon sun.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:23

    Midtown Farmer's Market

    Grab a snack or coffee at the Midtown Farmer's Market. It is run by local producers and bakers, offering a taste of the region's agriculture before you head out.

  2. 16:53

    Center for the Study of Southern Culture

    Walk to the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. This antebellum building houses the history of the area's largest telescope, a piece of local lore that survived the war.

  3. 17:23

    Quad

    Stroll over to the Quad. This open green space is the perfect spot to sit and watch the sun dip below the horizon to the west.

  4. 18:23

    Quad

    Stay for the sunset. The sky turns golden as the day ends, providing a quiet moment to reflect on the history you just explored.

Local tip

The Farmer's Market is only open on specific days. Check if it is running on your visit day, as it is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Check before you go

  • Midtown Farmer's Market hours: May-Sep: Sat 7AM-11AM, Wed 2:30PM-5:30PM.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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