Timeline
16:30
Thomas Jefferson Memorial bookstore
Pick up a book or postcard at the memorial’s small shop. It is just one minute from the Jefferson Memorial steps, so you can grab it before the walk begins.
16:45
Walk 14 minutes northwest to West Potomac Park. Find a spot on the grass or a bench near the water’s edge. The park is open 24/7 and offers an unobstructed view of the Jefferson Memorial and the water.
17:10
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 16:29, bathing the neoclassical dome of the memorial in warm light before the sun dips below the horizon at 17:10.
17:40
End your evening with tea or a light meal. Walk 15 minutes to Teaism. It is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 21:00 on weekends, so it will be open after sunset. The atmosphere is calm and the Asian dishes are a gentle way to close the night.
Local tip
The walk from the memorial to West Potomac Park is 14 minutes. The path is paved and flat. Teaism is open until 21:00 on weekends, so you have plenty of time after the sunset.
Check before you go
- The Jefferson Memorial is open 24/7.
- Teaism hours are Mon-Fri 7:30AM-10PM, Sat Sun 9:30AM-9PM.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Washington, D.C. (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).