Timeline
13:14
Grab a coffee and a pastry at Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry. It is just a short walk from the park entrance and opens at 08:00 on Wednesdays through Sundays.
15:44
Walk down Volunteer Parkway. The path leads you south through the grounds, offering a quiet approach to the main viewing area as the afternoon light begins to fade.
16:44
Find a seat near the windows or on the terrace. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final glow over the city skyline before it dips below the horizon.
17:44
Head to Harry's Bar for a nightcap. It is open late and provides a relaxed end to the evening after the park closes.
Local tip
Volunteer Park closes at 22:00, so plan to leave the park area before then. Harry's Bar stays open until 02:00 the next morning.
Check before you go
- Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is open We-Su 08:00-17:00.
- Volunteer Park is open 06:00-22:00.
- Harry's Bar is open 11:00-26:00.
Worth knowing
- Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is open at 13:14 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry is open at 16:44 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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