Timeline
15:40
Start at Gilded Unicorn. It is a basement restaurant and bar with brick walls and paintings that give it a speak-easy feel. Order a pint or a cocktail and settle in for a while before heading out.
16:00
Walk from Gilded Unicorn to Riverfront Park. This historic site hosts the 1974 World's Fair pavilions and features the river, waterfalls, and suspension footbridges. Use the time to find the specific vantage point facing WSW.
16:25
Stand at Riverfront Park and watch the sunset. Between 05 Nov and 11 Nov, and again from 30 Jan to 04 Feb, the sun sets directly behind High Bridge Park from this spot. The moment lasts only a few minutes, so keep your eyes on the horizon.
16:40
End the evening at O'Doherty's Irish Grille, just a short walk from the park. It is a place to gather, chat, and enjoy a pint of Guinness or Harp. If you are visiting on a Tuesday, you might catch some live Irish music.
Local tip
Check the exact sunset time for your specific date, as it shifts slightly throughout the alignment windows. The walk from Gilded Unicorn to Riverfront Park is short, but allow time to navigate the park paths to find the clearest view.
Check before you go
- Gilded Unicorn is open Su-Th 16:00-23:00 and Fr-Sa 15:00-24:00. Ensure you arrive before closing if your sunset is late.
- O'Doherty's Irish Grille has no listed hours, so check locally for opening times.
- The alignment dates are specific: 05 Nov to 11 Nov or 30 Jan to 04 Feb. Plan your visit within these windows for the direct sunset behind High Bridge Park.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Spokane (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).