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Sunset

Golden Hour at Homewood

A quiet walk through Homewood Cemetery timed for the last light of day.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:24

    Union Grill

    Grab a burger and a drink at Union Grill. It is a classic spot for American food, but be aware it can get really crowded at lunch time, so arriving early ensures a seat.

  2. 17:39

    Homewood Cemetery

    Walk 14 minutes south from the restaurant area into Frick Park, then head north to Homewood Cemetery. The cemetery is a large, green space founded in the mid-1800s, housing ornate mausoleums and statues that look striking in the fading light.

  3. 18:39

    Homewood Cemetery

    Find a quiet spot among the memorial edifices to watch the sun set toward the W. The golden light before the sun dips below the horizon casts long shadows across the grass and stone.

  4. 19:24

    Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream

    End the evening with a scoop of homemade ice cream at Dave & Andy's. Their ice cream is made on the premises and is consistently ranked as the best in the city.

Local tip

Union Grill gets busy, so go early. The cemetery is open to the public, but check the specific opening hours for evening access before you go.

Check before you go

  • Union Grill hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
  • Dave & Andy's Homemade Ice Cream hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00

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

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