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Sunset

Sunset at Palace Green

Grab a drink near campus, walk to Palace Green for the golden hour, and end with dinner.

Best time: 16:33About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:12

    Paul's Deli

    Pick up a pitcher of beer and share a stromboli at Paul's Deli. It is a popular spot for students and serves good comfort food before the evening crowds arrive.

  2. 16:42

    Palace Green

    Walk east to Palace Green. The 25-minute stroll from the landmark gives you time to digest and find a good vantage point facing west.

  3. 17:12

    Palace Green

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light begins at 16:33, casting a warm glow over the park before the final descent.

  4. 17:57

    The Blue Talon

    Head to The Blue Talon for dinner. It is a short walk from the park and specializes in serious comfort food with a wide selection of homey favorites.

Local tip

Paul's Deli is open late, making it easy to grab a pre-sunset snack. The Blue Talon offers mains in the $17-27 range, providing a solid end to the evening.

Check before you go

  • Paul's Deli is open Mo-Su 10:30-02:00.
  • The Blue Talon does not list specific hours in the context, so check opening times before going.

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

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