Timeline
15:12
Grab a pint at Remnant Brewing. It is open until late, so you can start early and stay relaxed. The taproom has board games if you want to pass the time before the walk.
15:32
Walk 27 minutes ENE from the library area to the Prospect Hill Monument. This is your viewing spot. Climb the tower to get clear views. You will see the sun set directly behind the Cambridge Public Library.
16:27
Head back down and walk 5 minutes to Bloc Cafe. It is open until 19:00, so you can catch it before it closes. Get a coffee or tea to enjoy the post-sunset air.
Local tip
The alignment only works between 30 Nov and 10 Jan. Check the exact sunset time for your specific day, as it shifts slightly within that window.
Check before you go
- Remnant Brewing is open Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00.
- Bloc Cafe is open Mo-Su 07:00-19:00. Arrive before 19:00 to ensure you can still get a drink.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Somerville (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).