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Sunset

Golden Hour at Maplewood

Catch the last light over the Genesee River at Maplewood Park.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:42

    Atlas Eats Kitchen and Bake Shop

    Grab a bite or a drink at Atlas Eats Kitchen and Bake Shop. The bake shop is open for light fare and breakfast dishes until 2 PM on Fridays and Saturdays, or you can join the Edible Atlas dinner series if you prefer a full meal experience.

  2. 18:07

    Middle Maplewood Park

    Walk nine minutes to Middle Maplewood Park. This spot offers beautiful views of the river along the Riverway Trail and is a short, easy stroll from your starting point.

  3. 18:27

    Maplewood Park

    Position yourself at Maplewood Park for the sunset. The park is designed with distinct areas, and you can hike down to river level for lovely views of the Lower Falls as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  4. 18:57

    Maplewood Park

    Stay within Maplewood Park to enjoy the fading light. The southern park area is home to the Maplewood Rose Garden, and the layout allows for a relaxed finish to your evening.

Local tip

Check the route if you need to get from Atlas Eats to the park, as no direct walking directions are provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • Atlas Eats Kitchen and Bake Shop Bake Shop hours: Fri Sat 10AM-8PM. Brunch: Fri Sat 10AM-2PM. Edible Atlas: Fri Sat 6:30PM.

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

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