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Evening

Sunset along the Erie Canal

Catch the last light of day on the historic towpath, then settle in for a hearty meal.

Best time: 17:00About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    The Distillery

    Grab a bite at The Distillery. The steaks are hearty and the portion sizes are generous, making it a perfect pre-sunset fuel stop.

  2. 16:40

    Brighton Town Park

    Walk to Brighton Town Park. It is a short stroll from the anchor point and offers a quiet, open space to wait for the evening light.

  3. 17:00

    Brighton Town Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky darkens over the canal trail, marking the transition from day to evening.

  4. 17:30

    The Distillery - Henrietta

    Head to The Distillery - Henrietta for dinner and a drink. The bar stays open until 11 PM, giving you plenty of time to unwind after the walk.

Local tip

The canal is drained and less scenic between November and May, but the trail remains open for walking year-round. Check the route if you need specific directions between the park and the restaurant.

Check before you go

  • The Distillery - Henrietta is open Daily 11:30AM-10PM (bar to 11PM).
  • The Erie Canalway Trail is open Mo-Su 06:00-21:00.

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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