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Sunset

Ballard Sunset Walk

Start with a warm drink in hand, catch the sun dipping below the horizon from the docks, and finish with a cold brew in the evening chill.

Best time: sunsetAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:45

    Caffè Appassionato

    Grab a coffee at Caffè Appassionato. It is just a four-minute walk from the terminal and opens at 06:00 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to start early.

  2. 16:15

    Fishermen's Terminal

    Wander down to Fishermen's Terminal. Carefully avoid the ropes and nets on the docks. Watch the Alaska crab fishing fleet moored here and look for the Fishermen's Memorial. You will have the water in front of you as the light begins to fade.

  3. 16:45

    Fishermen's Terminal

    Stand on the dock and watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will shift colors over the water and the boats.

  4. 17:05

    Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens

    Head to Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens for a beer. It is a sixteen-minute walk from the terminal and opens at 15:00 on weekdays, so it will be ready for you after the sunset.

Local tip

Caffè Appassionato closes at 17:00 on weekdays, so arrive early. Old Stove Brewing Co opens at 15:00 on weekdays, which fits perfectly after the 16:45 sunset.

Check before you go

  • Caffè Appassionato: Mo-Fr 06:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:00-16:00
  • Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens: Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00

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

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