Timeline
07:24
Kodak Center for Performing Arts
Arrive at the Kodak Center for Performing Arts. Position yourself facing WSW to watch the sun crest the horizon.
08:24
Head inside the Kodak Center lobby. The building is open for events, so check if the main doors are accessible or use the public spaces if an event is not in session. Grab a coffee from the on-site concession if available.
08:39
Walk 8 minutes SE to Maplewood Arch. See the 36-foot steel sculpture against the morning sky.
08:54
Return to the Kodak Center area. Check the schedule for any early morning events or simply enjoy the industrial architecture of the Kodak Park complex.
Local tip
Sunrise times vary by season. In January the sun rises at 07:39, while in July it rises at 05:44. The sun sets toward the WSW in winter and WNW in summer, but the viewing angle from the Kodak Center is best for the western horizon glow.
Check before you go
- Verify if the Kodak Center is open to the public outside of event hours.
- Check sunrise times for your specific date as they shift significantly between January (07:39) and July (05:44).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rochester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).