Timeline
15:40
Pick up snacks and a drink at Eastern Market. The market is open until 17:00 on Sundays, so you have plenty of time to browse the vendors before the sun goes down. If it is a weekday, the market closes at 19:00, giving you even more flexibility.
16:10
Walk to the Folger Shakespeare Library. The library is open until 17:00 on Sundays and 17:00 on weekdays, so you can still pop inside to see the impressive collection or just enjoy the exterior architecture as the light begins to change. The golden light starts at 16:29, so you are arriving just in time to see the building transform.
17:10
Find a spot on the grounds to watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 17:10. This is the perfect moment to enjoy the view and the atmosphere of the library as the day ends.
17:40
Head to Cafe Berlin for a drink. It is a short walk from the library. The back patio is a wonderful place to relax with a draught German beer as the evening cools down. The restaurant is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, so you have plenty of time to linger.
Local tip
If you are visiting on a Sunday, remember that Eastern Market closes at 17:00, so grab your snacks early. Cafe Berlin is a great spot to end the night, but it can get busy, so if you want a table on the patio, arrive a bit earlier.
Check before you go
- Eastern Market hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 09:00-17:00.
- Folger Shakespeare Library hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00.
- Cafe Berlin hours: Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00.
Worth knowing
- Eastern Market is open at 15:40 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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