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Dog Art and Quiet Afternoons in Wheaton

A short walk to see the local dog sculptures, a quick bite nearby, and a moment in the quietest park.

Best time: noneAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 12:00

    Buns N Rice

    Grab a bite at Buns N Rice, a diner just two minutes from the landmark. It opens at 08:00 on weekdays and 08:00 on Saturdays, making it easy to start here right when you arrive.

  2. 12:25

    Who Let the Dogs Out

    Walk five minutes to Who Let the Dogs Out. These concrete piers, once covered in graffiti, now feature dog art painted by local artists. It is a quick stop to see the community’s creative touch.

  3. 12:40

    St. Paul Park

    Walk five minutes to St. Paul Park. It is the closest park to the landmark, offering a quiet spot to rest and enjoy the daytime atmosphere.

Local tip

Buns N Rice is closed on Sundays. If you are visiting on a Sunday, try Frankly...Pizza! or Dish and Dram instead, but check their hours as they open later in the day.

Check before you go

  • Buns N Rice is closed on Sundays.
  • Frankly...Pizza! is only open Wednesday through Saturday from 16:30 and Sunday from 16:30.

Worth knowing

  • Buns N Rice is open at 12:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wheaton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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