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Golden Hour in Schenley Park

Grab a bite near the conservatory, then walk west to Schenley Park to catch the sunset over the city.

Best time: 18:02About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:17

    The Porch

    Stop at The Porch for a snack or drink. The walk-up window is perfect for grabbing something quick before heading out.

  2. 17:37

    Schenley Park

    Walk west from the conservatory area into Schenley Park. This 456-acre green space is a haven for exercisers and sunbathers.

  3. 18:02

    Flagstaff Hill

    Stand on Flagstaff Hill. As the sun sets toward the west, you will have a clear view of the golden light spreading across the landscape.

  4. 18:22

    Schenley Oval

    End your walk at Schenley Oval, a flat, open space in the park where you can relax as the light fades.

Local tip

The walk from the conservatory area to Schenley Park takes about 20 minutes. Check the route if you are not familiar with the area.

Check before you go

  • The Porch is open Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 10:00-23:00, and Su 10:00-21:00. It is closed on Dec 24-25 and Jan 01.

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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