Timeline
15:56
Grab a coffee and pastry at Slot Canyon Cafe. It opens early, so you can start your evening relaxed.
16:56
Walk to Tucson Arena. Use the 50-minute walk from the anchor to orient yourself, but since you are coming from the cafe near the anchor, keep an eye on the WSW direction where the sun is setting.
17:41
Find a spot near the edge of the venue to watch the sun dip below the horizon. The light shifts from bright to a warm gold just before it disappears.
18:26
Head to Cup Cafe for dinner. With its eclectic mix of Indian, Thai, Japanese, and American food, it is the most interesting spot in town. You can sit outside if the weather is nice.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 January. Position yourself with the arena building to your left if you are facing the sunset. Cup Cafe is open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to linger.
Check before you go
- Slot Canyon Cafe is open Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00. Ensure your visit aligns with these hours.
- Cup Cafe is open daily 07:00-22:00.
- Check the route from Slot Canyon Cafe to Tucson Arena if you are not familiar with the area.
Worth knowing
- Slot Canyon Cafe is open at 15:56 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tucson (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).