Timeline
19:54
Grab a quick bite at Angus Grill. It is just two minutes from the memorial and stays open until 21:00, so you will have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
20:09
Walk from Angus Grill to 1898 Memorial Park. Use this time to read the memorial about the 1898 coup d’état. You are positioned to look west toward the river.
20:24
Move to Riverfront Park. It is only six minutes from the memorial and sits directly west. At sunset on July 15, the sun sets toward the WNW, offering a clear view over the water.
20:54
End the evening at Elijah's. Walk nine minutes south to this seafood restaurant near the Burgwin-Wright Museum. The oyster bar is open all day and the description notes that sunset hues here are spectacular, making it the perfect place to stay and reflect on the view.
Local tip
Elijah's oyster bar is open all day, but reservations are recommended if you plan to sit in the main dining area.
Check before you go
- Angus Grill is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on Sundays in July.
- Elijah's main dining room closes from 3 PM to 5 PM daily, but the oyster bar remains open.
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