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Sunset at Gas Works Park

Kick back at the rusting remains of the old gasworks as the sun dips below Lake Union.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 150 min

Timeline

  1. 14:44

    Fremont Brewing

    Grab a beer at the outdoor Urban Beer Garden before the crowd arrives.

  2. 15:44

    Gas Works Park

    Walk up the hill at Gas Works Park to claim a spot on the grass. The rusting machinery frames the lake, and you will have a clear view of the downtown skyline.

  3. 16:44

    Gas Works Park

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW, painting the water and the city in golden light.

  4. 17:29

    Fremont Brewing

    Head back down to Fremont Brewing for a nightcap in the beer garden while the lights of the city turn on.

Local tip

Gas Works Park gets exceptionally crowded during sunset. Arrive early to secure a good patch of grass on the hill.

Check before you go

  • Fremont Brewing is open from 11:00 to 21:00.

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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