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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Needle

Catch the sun dipping behind the Space Needle from Kerry Park, then head down for a drink.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:15

    Caffe Fiore

    Grab a coffee at Caffe Fiore. This organic coffeeshop is just five minutes from Kerry Park and offers a true Seattle coffee house experience with local art on display.

  2. 16:40

    Kerry Park

    Find your spot at Kerry Park. This photographer's paradise in Queen Anne offers the quintessential view of Downtown Seattle with the Space Needle in the foreground. Arrive five minutes before the sun sets to secure a good angle.

  3. 17:05

    Art Marble 21

    Walk down to Art Marble 21 to unwind. This American restaurant is sixteen minutes away and features a large game room with free arcade games, billiards, and giant Jenga. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays.

Local tip

Kerry Park is a popular viewpoint. Get there early to avoid crowds. Art Marble 21 is open late, making it a good post-sunset stop.

Check before you go

  • Caffe Fiore closes at 7 PM daily.
  • Art Marble 21 is open until 22:00 on Mondays and Tuesdays, and until 23:59+ on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  • Sunset on 15 January is at 16:45 local time.

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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