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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Park

Grab a warm drink and find a bench before the sky turns gold.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:38

    Horse Brass Pub

    Start at Horse Brass Pub for a pint and the atmosphere. It is an English-style pub with a huge beer list and friendly staff, perfect for settling in before the evening rush.

  2. 16:08

    Laurelhurst Park

    Walk to Laurelhurst Park. Stroll past the duck pond and along the bike paths. The park is free and open until 22:30, giving you plenty of time to find a quiet spot on a bench or a grassy patch.

  3. 16:53

    Laurelhurst Park

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 16:53, casting golden light over the park from around 16:06. Find a view that faces west to catch the final colors.

  4. 17:23

    Laurelhurst Theater

    End the evening at the Laurelhurst Theater. It is a cinema serving beer, wine, and food. Note that after 5:30 PM the venue is 21+ only, so this is the perfect place to stay and enjoy a drink and a film as the night settles in.

Local tip

The walk from the pub to the park is short, but ensure you have enough time to enjoy the golden light period before the sun dips below the horizon.

Check before you go

  • Horse Brass Pub is open Mo-Su 11:00-02:30.
  • Laurelhurst Park is open Mo-Su 05:00-22:30.
  • Laurelhurst Theater shows are 21+ after 5:30 PM.

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