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Sunset

Golden Hour on the Catawba

Catch the sun dipping below the river at Rock Hill Outdoor Center.

Best time: 17:35About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:50

    The Pumphouse

    Grab a craft cocktail and a small plate at The Pumphouse. The rooftop bar offers early views of the river before the crowd arrives.

  2. 17:20

    Rock Hill Outdoor Center

    Walk to the Rock Hill Outdoor Center. Head toward the open spaces near the velodrome to find a clear view of the western horizon.

  3. 17:35

    Rock Hill Outdoor Center

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light lasts from 16:57 until the sun dips below the horizon at 17:35.

  4. 18:05

    Grapevine Café

    End the evening with a glass of wine at Grapevine Café. It is a cozy spot just a short walk from the center to unwind after the sunset.

Local tip

The walk between The Pumphouse and the Outdoor Center is about 20 minutes. Allow extra time if you want to stretch your legs along the path.

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

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