Timeline
16:10
Stop at Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters for a warm drink and a quiet moment to settle in before the evening rush.
16:40
Walk into Mount Hope Cemetery. The grounds are open until dusk, giving you ample time to wander among the historic markers as the sky begins to change.
17:00
Find a quiet spot facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final golden glow over the Victorian landscape and the resting places of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony.
17:20
Head to The Distillery - Mount Hope for a post-sunset drink or bite. It is the closest option and stays open late, perfect for winding down after the walk.
Local tip
Check the route to the cemetery if you are arriving by car, as the area can be busy with university traffic. The cemetery gates close at dusk, so ensure you time your arrival to enjoy the full sunset before the grounds close.
Check before you go
- Mount Hope Cemetery is open Daily 7:30AM-dusk.
- Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters is open Mo-Fr 07:00-20:00; Sa-Su 07:30-17:00.
- The Distillery - Mount Hope is open Daily 11:30AM-10PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rochester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).