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Evening

Sunset at the Tabernacle

St. George’s historic landmark offers a perfect vantage point for the evening sky. After the sun dips below the horizon, the neighborhood comes alive with dinner and drinks.

Best time: 17:40About 105 min

Timeline

  1. 17:15

    Brooks Nature Park

    Walk to Brooks Nature Park. It is just a 14-minute stroll north from the Tabernacle. The park offers a quiet, green space to stretch your legs and clear your head before the main event. The Tabernacle is visible to the south.

  2. 17:35

    St. George Tabernacle

    Return to the St. George Tabernacle. Position yourself near the corner of Main and Tabernacle. The pointed clock tower stands out against the sky. Watch the golden light fade into sunset as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  3. 18:00

    Painted Pony

    Head to Painted Pony for dinner. This fine dining restaurant is a 5-minute walk from the Tabernacle. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays. Enjoy steak and seafood with a good wine list to celebrate the evening.

  4. 18:40

    Spiritual Speakeasy

    Finish the night at Spiritual Speakeasy. This bar is a 5-minute walk away. Open until 02:00, it is the perfect spot to unwind after dinner. Enjoy the atmosphere and live music if available.

Local tip

The Tabernacle is open daily until 6PM, closing at 5PM in winter. Since you are visiting for sunset, you will be outside, but it is good to know the interior hours if you plan to peek inside before the sun goes down.

Check before you go

  • Sunset times vary by season. Check local forecasts for the exact time on your visit date.
  • Painted Pony is open Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00 and Su 16:00-21:00. Ensure your dinner fits within these hours.
  • Spiritual Speakeasy is open Mo-Su 17:00-02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to St. George (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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