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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Arboretum

A short walk through historic grounds to catch the last light of the day.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:20

    NU Chicken

    Grab a bite at NU Chicken. It is open from 11:00 to 22:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before heading out.

  2. 17:40

    Hadwen Arboretum

    Walk 18 minutes northwest to Hadwen Arboretum. The century-old trees and garden paths offer a quiet way to transition from the street to the view.

  3. 18:05

    Clark University Property

    Stand at Clark University Property. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long shadows across the nature reserve. This is the moment to pause and watch the light fade.

  4. 18:45

    University Park

    End the evening at University Park. It is a short 5-minute walk south-southeast from the university property. The park is open and provides a calm place to reflect after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route from NU Chicken to Hadwen Arboretum as directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • NU Chicken is open until 22:00.
  • University Park is a public park; check if there are specific evening restrictions.

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

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