Timeline
15:30
Pick up a coffee or a light snack at Nu Kitchen. It is open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down. The walk from here to the hill is short, about 11 minutes.
15:50
Walk the 6 minutes from Nu Kitchen to Newton Hill. This part of Elm Park has trails leading to the top. Note that you must cross Park Ave to access the hill area. The view is partially obscured by trees, but the elevation offers a clear line of sight toward the WSW where the sun will set.
16:40
Find a spot on the hill to watch the sunset. At 16:40, the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 15:56, giving you a warm glow leading into the final moment.
17:10
After the light fades, head down to Sol of Mexico for dinner. It is located just 6 minutes from the hill area. The menu is simple and authentic, a good way to end the evening after the climb.
Local tip
Newton Hill is part of Elm Park, but access requires crossing Park Ave. The walk from the nearby food spots is short, keeping the total exertion low.
Check before you go
- Nu Kitchen is open Mo-Su 08:00-20:00.
- Sol of Mexico has no listed hours, so check locally if you plan to go late.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Worcester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).