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17:39
Grab a Primanti sandwich for the road. The coleslaw and fries on the bread are a Pittsburgh staple, and the shop stays open until 02:00 on weekdays.
17:54
Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place
Walk ten minutes through the Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place. It is a quick detour through a glitter gold arcade that gets you moving toward the river.
18:19
Arrive at North Shore Riverfront Park. Walk the trail along the Ohio and Allegheny Rivers to find your spot. The unobstructed views of downtown are best as the light fades.
18:39
Watch the sun set toward the W. The Point of View sculpture faces west, framing the skyline as the golden light turns to twilight.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the W on October 15. Check the route if you need to get from the arcade to the riverfront park.
Check before you go
- Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place is open Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00 and Sa 10:00-15:00.
Worth knowing
- Arcade Shops at Fifth Avenue Place is open at 17:54 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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