Timeline
16:39
Pick up a drink at Wine & Co. just before heading out. It is only a one minute walk from the Armory and opens at 12:00, so it will be ready for you well before the sun sets.
16:49
Dedication of the National Guard Armory
Walk to the Dedication of the National Guard Armory. This former armory has served as the Kensington Town Hall since 1976 and now stands as a piece of public art. Find a spot near the building where you can look out toward the WSW.
17:09
Dedication of the National Guard Armory
Watch the sunset. The sun dips toward the WSW at 17:09, casting the final golden light of the day over the historic structure.
17:24
End your evening at St. Paul Park. It is just an eight minute walk from the Armory in the ENE direction, offering a quiet space to finish your drink and decompress after the view.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW on this date, so position yourself at the Armory to face that direction for the best view.
Check before you go
- Wine & Co. is open Su-Th 12:00-21:00 and Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Wheaton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).