Timeline
16:25
Indian Craft & Map Store shops
Stop by the Indian Craft & Map Store shops. It has been in business since 1938 and offers a quiet moment to look at maps and crafts before the crowds arrive. The shop is open until 16:30, so you have time to browse.
16:50
National World War II Memorial
Walk to the National World War II Memorial. Stand in the center of the plaza. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the stone and water. Take a moment to let the scale of the memorial sink in before the evening fully sets in.
17:35
Head to Belga Cafe. It is one of the neighborhood's longest running favorites on Barracks Row. Order a Belgian beer and some food. The atmosphere is reliable and welcoming as the sky turns dark.
Local tip
The Indian Craft & Map Store shops close at 16:30. If you are visiting in summer when sunset is later (around 20:32), you may need to skip this step or visit earlier in the day, as the shop will be closed by the time you reach the memorial for sunset.
Check before you go
- Indian Craft & Map Store shops: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
- Belga Cafe: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:30
Worth knowing
- Indian Craft & Map Store shops is open at 16:25 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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