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Sunrise

Sunrise at the Mississippi

Beat the heat and the crowds by catching the first light over the river.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:47

    Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

    Arrive at Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park to claim a spot on the grass facing west. The park opens at 07:00, so you will have plenty of time to settle in before the sun breaks the horizon.

  2. 07:17

    Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park

    Watch the sunrise. The sun rises at 07:17 and sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the St. Louis skyline across the water.

  3. 07:47

    Cafe de Blaire

    Walk nine minutes to Cafe de Blaire for coffee and a smoothie. It is the perfect way to warm up after the early morning chill.

  4. 08:02

    Park Avenue

    Head nine minutes further to Park Avenue for breakfast. This café is open from 07:00 to 14:00 on weekdays, so it will still be serving its morning menu.

Local tip

The park is open daily from 07:00 to 22:00. Arriving 30 minutes before sunrise ensures you get a good view without fighting for space.

Check before you go

  • Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park opens at 07:00.
  • Park Avenue is open Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00.

Worth knowing

  • Park Avenue is open at 08:02 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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

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