Timeline
15:40
Grab a signature cocktail at the Dupont Hotel's wall of windows. The people-watching is excellent, and the happy hour special makes it a great start to the evening.
16:40
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Walk 39 minutes SSE to the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden. Stroll the Sculpture Garden to find a clear view of the west horizon. The brutalist architecture frames the sky well as the light fades.
17:10
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the Mall monuments just before the sun dips below the horizon at 17:10.
17:55
Dinner at Central, the showpiece restaurant of chef Michel Richard, located just 14 minutes from the Hirshhorn. Enjoy haute American cuisine with a Gallic twist.
Local tip
The walk from Dupont to the Hirshhorn is long (39 minutes). Start your drink early to allow time for the stroll without rushing the sunset view.
Check before you go
- Central requires reservations for dinner. Book ahead.
- The Hirshhorn is open late, but the garden is best enjoyed in the open air before it gets too cold in January.
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