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Sunset

Staten Island Sunset: Golden Hour at the Museum

A short, scenic walk to catch the sun dipping below the horizon, with a bite to eat and a quiet moment to finish.

Best time: 16:53About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:08

    Beso

    Grab tapas and sangria at Beso.

  2. 16:23

    Staten Island Museum

    Walk to the Staten Island Museum grounds to find your spot.

  3. 16:53

    Staten Island Museum

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the museum grounds.

  4. 17:08

    Fort Hill Park

    End the evening with a quiet stroll at Fort Hill Park.

Local tip

Beso is open until 22:00 on Sundays and 23:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sunset. The museum grounds offer a clear view westward as the sun sets.

Check before you go

  • Beso is open Mo-Th 11:30-23:00, Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00, Su 11:30-22:00.
  • The Staten Island Museum is open We-Su 11:00-17:00.

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

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