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Sunset

Golden Light at The Doughboy

Watch the sun dip behind the city skyline from a quiet war memorial, fueled by early evening drinks.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:02

    The Church Brew Works

    Grab a pint at The Church Brew Works. Housed in a restored Roman Catholic church, it is open until late. You have plenty of time to settle in before heading out.

  2. 16:42

    The Doughboy

    Walk from the brewpub to The Doughboy. Stand at the intersection of Butler St and Penn Ave at 34th St. The monument was built by the Arsenal Board of Trade and dedicated May 31, 1921, as a memorial for the fallen U.S. soldiers of World War I.

  3. 17:17

    The Doughboy

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the memorial and the distant skyline.

  4. 18:02

    The Church Brew Works

    Return to The Church Brew Works for a digestif or a late snack. The atmosphere inside the former church is distinct and perfect for winding down.

Local tip

The Church Brew Works is open Mo-Th 11:30-23:45. Check the route if you need to walk back from The Doughboy.

Check before you go

  • The Church Brew Works is open Mo-Th 11:30-23:45; Fr-Sa 11:30-01:00; Su 12:00-21:45.

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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