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Evening

Sunset at the Point

Catch the last warm light over the rivers before the city lights come on.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:54

    Chaykhana Pittsburgh

    Grab a late afternoon bite at Chaykhana Pittsburgh. The restaurant is open until 22:00 on Sundays and 00:00 on weekdays, so you can eat comfortably before the sun goes down.

  2. 18:24

    Point State Park

    Walk to Point State Park. This historic site sits at the confluence of the rivers and offers wide, open views facing west. It is the perfect spot to watch the sun set toward the W.

  3. 19:09

    Cafe412

    End the evening at Cafe412. This casual coffee shop is just a short walk from the anchor. It is a quiet place to sit, have a drink, and let the city settle around you after the sunset.

Local tip

Point State Park is large. Find a spot near the water’s edge for the best unobstructed view of the sunset.

Check before you go

  • Chaykhana Pittsburgh is open Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 11:00-22:00.

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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