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Sunset

Sunset at the Library Steps

Grab a warm drink, watch the day end, and finish with a quiet stroll.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:17

    Delanie's Coffee

    Start with a coffee and a bagel at Delanie's Coffee. The seating area is cozy, and it is open early enough to get settled before the rush.

  2. 16:57

    Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - South Side

    Walk to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - South Side. Find a spot on the exterior steps or near the entrance facing west. The building’s historic stone facade frames the sky perfectly as the light fades.

  3. 17:57

    Carson City Saloon

    End the evening at Carson City Saloon. It is a short walk from the library and offers a lively atmosphere with sports on the screens, a great place to digest the view with a drink.

Local tip

The library steps face west, aligning with the sunset direction on January 15th. Check the library hours if you plan to enter the building, but the exterior viewing is accessible.

Check before you go

  • Delanie's Coffee is open Mo-Su 08:00-18:00.
  • Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - South Side is open Mo-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-17:00.

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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