Timeline
17:29
Grab a drink and share some small plates at Occidental Grill. It sits just a few blocks from the gallery and offers a relaxed pre-sunset atmosphere with views of the approaching evening light.
18:09
National Gallery Of Art Sculpture Garden
Walk five minutes to the National Gallery Of Art Sculpture Garden. The space opens up with large abstract sculptures like Cheval Rouge and Aurora. Arrive early enough to find a spot facing west.
18:29
National Gallery Of Art Sculpture Garden
Watch the sun set toward the west. The low golden light casts long shadows across the sculptures and the lawn, creating a striking contrast against the sky.
18:59
End the evening with dinner at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana. Head there for the happy hour deal, which runs from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. On this date, sunset is at 18:29, so you will arrive just in time to catch the last of the happy hour window with outstanding mole and tacos.
Local tip
The sculpture garden is free to enter. Occidental Grill is near the White House, making it an easy stop before the walk. Oyamel is located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood, a short walk or quick ride from the gallery.
Check before you go
- Occidental Grill hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-14:30,17:00-22:00; Su 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
- Oyamel Cocina Mexicana happy hour: Su-F 4:30-6:30PM
- On 15 October, sunset is at 18:29 local time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).