Timeline
19:23
Grab a bite at Bubba's Restaurant and Bar. Their menu includes appetizers, burgers, and Tex-Mex options. With a 11-minute walk from the Opera House, this is a solid pre-sunset stop.
19:50
Walk 18 minutes east from the Opera House to F & M Park. Find a spot on the grass facing west. The sun will set directly behind the City Opera House structure from this vantage point.
20:38
After the light fades, head to Cooks House for a fine dining experience. It offers Michigan cuisine with local ingredients and optional wine pairings. Note that it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 17:00 to 24:00.
Local tip
Check the route to F & M Park, as directions are not provided in the context. Cooks House requires a reservation and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Check before you go
- Cooks House is open Tu-Sa 17:00-24:00. Verify you are visiting on an open day.
- The alignment only works between 31 Mar and 05 Apr.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Cooks House is open at 20:38 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Traverse City (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).