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Sunset

Golden Hour on Burial Hill

Skip the crowded waterfront bars and climb to the oldest cemetery in America for the best view of the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:51

    Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant

    Grab a bowl of the Editor's Choice clam chowder and a plate of fried whole clams. The kitchen is open late, so you can eat while you walk up the hill.

  2. 16:21

    Burial Hill Cemetery

    Arrive at Burial Hill Cemetery. It is a high spot with nice views of downtown and the harbor. Find a bench near the edge and settle in for the view.

  3. 16:36

    Burial Hill Cemetery

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 43 minutes before the moment, but the actual sunset is the main event.

Local tip

The walk up from the seafood market is steep. Take your time. The cemetery is open at night, but check if the gates are locked after dark.

Check before you go

  • Wood's Seafood Market and Restaurant is open daily 11:00-21:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Plymouth (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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