Timeline
14:40
Grab a drink at Rocket Bar. This funky basement bar is perfect for settling in early with billiards or darts before the evening rush.
16:10
Head up to the Old Post Office Tower. The walk from the bar is short, and you will have time to reach the top well before the sun goes down to secure a good spot.
17:10
Watch the sun set toward the WSW from the top of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The view of the city is one of the best in Washington, D.C.
17:55
Dinner at Oyamel Cocina Mexicana. It is close by and open late, offering outstanding mole and a relaxed atmosphere after the climb.
Local tip
Rocket Bar is in a basement, so wear comfortable shoes. The Old Post Office Tower requires a ticket for the elevator, so factor that into your timing.
Check before you go
- Rocket Bar is open from 16:00, so arriving 150 minutes before sunset is safe.
- Oyamel Cocina Mexicana is open until 22:00 on weekdays and midnight on weekends, so it will be open after sunset.
- The Old Post Office Tower is accessible, but elevator wait times can vary.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).