By: Danica Serena Stockton By: Danica Serena Stockton | July 31, 2023 | Culture, Lifestyle, Travel, Adventures,
Enjoy a calming Philadelphia sunset and beautiful viewpoints. Watch the sky bleed into deep blue from fiery reds and oranges as the sun recedes to rest. Share the moment with a romantic interest, soak in the warm colors from a rooftop with friends or take a sunset moment of solitude. At a park or over dinner, while adventuring outdoors or from a quiet cafe, experience sunsets in Philadelphia in these various ways.
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Logan Circle to Philadelphia Museum of Modern Art / Website
The artistic mile is known by some as "the American Champs Élisées." Benjamin Franklin Parkway stretches the Philadelphia Museum of Art to Logan Circle with numerous sunset viewing opportunities. Spend the day until sunset.
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French Creek State Park is a wildlife oasis for people and wildlife with protected land sprawling over roughly 7,730 acres. The largest adjoining forest connects Washington D.C. and New York City through this idyllic natural destination.
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Rise to the Top of the Tower at Four Seasons Philadelphia as the sun falls to enjoy dinner with a sunset view from a high vantage point. Enjoy a chilled glass of light golden sauvignon blanc or a cup of tea as the sun washes over you before nightfall.
5201 Parkside Ave. / Website
Perch atop the hill with a picnic basket full of fruit, sandwiches, iced teas or wine and other treats at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Appreciate a delightful sunset outdoors joined by a dear friend or loved one. If alone time is on your mind, relish in solitude with a book and a picnic for one as the golden sun drenches your face with warm rays.
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Step aboard the historic square-rigged sailing vessel, the Moshulu. Gaze at the sunset while sharing a meal with a mate. Float across the water and take in the fresh air and infinite horizon.
101 Columbus Blvd. N / Website
Stroll the boardwalk at sunset following a meal in Old City. Watch the sun dive into the Delaware River majestically. Stay after dark on the weekend for a humming social scene.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway / Website
The Philadelphia Museum of Art highlights masterworks of art. Explore the many hallways, rooms and corners of paintings, sculptures and installations before sunset. As golden hour nears, take the admiration outside the East entrance to marvel at the masterpiece of nature.
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2800 South Street / Website
Browse the District shops or catch a TLA show and make your way to the pedestrian-friendly South Street Bridge crossway. The sun shines through the silhouette of the city skyline at the right time of day.
640 Waterworks Drive / Website
The award-winning views at Water Works, paired with an olive tapenade and wine, create a romantic setting to watch the sunset before dinner arrives. This dreamy spot can seal the deal of an amorous advance.
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