A Distinguished NYC Landmark Secures a Spot Among Top Sunset Sceneries Nationwide
The Brooklyn Bridge, with its golden glow at the golden hour, is a well-known sight in New York City. However, it's not just the Brooklyn Bridge that offers exceptional sunset views. Here are ten other locations across the U.S., carefully curated from several lists, that are worth visiting for their breathtaking sunset experiences.
- Ensign Peak, Utah Nestled near Salt Lake City, this peaceful peak provides panoramic views of the Salt Lake Valley, Great Salt Lake, and Wasatch Mountains at sunset. Accessible via a short hike, Ensign Peak is suitable for all skill levels.
- Monument Valley, Arizona–Utah Border Known for its iconic red sandstone formations, Monument Valley offers a classic western scene as the sun sets, casting amber hues over the landscape. The Visitor Center lookout provides the best views, while venturing further offers a more serene experience.
- Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah Sunset Point and Bryce Point offer stunning views of fiery-colored rock formations and expansive canyon vistas that "shift with the light" during sunset.
- Naples, Florida Coastal sunsets near The Ritz-Carlton and local beaches draw crowds for beautiful light over the Gulf of Mexico, with peaceful early arrivals treated to shimmering water and beachside ambiance.
- Buzzard’s Roost, Hocking Hills, Ohio A high overlook offering dramatic views over the forested hills during sunset, Buzzard’s Roost is popular in the Hocking Hills region’s lineup of scenic spots.
- Ash Cave, Hocking Hills, Ohio Known for its natural beauty and the way the setting sun lights up this large rock shelter and surrounding cliffs.
- Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier, Emerald Isle, North Carolina A pier with an observation deck directly over the water, Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier is perfect for watching spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Point, Emerald Isle, North Carolina A sandbank at the end of Coast Guard Road with unobstructed views over Bear Island, Bogue Inlet, and the Atlantic, The Point offers vivid sunset colors and tranquility.
- Morehead City Waterfront, North Carolina Waterfront park areas provide broad views of the setting sun over water, enhanced by marina and cityscape details in the twilight.
- Scenic drives along the Southern Outer Banks, North Carolina Driving through beach communities like Swansboro, Emerald Isle, and Pine Knoll Shores combines charming coastal scenes with multiple spots to pause and watch a beautiful sunset.
These locations span diverse landscapes including desert, mountains, coastline, and forest, offering a broad range of sunset experiences across the U.S. They have been highlighted recently by travel and local realty sources for their extraordinary sunset views.
If you're interested in more options or specific states, I can provide additional recommendations. Interestingly, Calcite Springs in Wyoming, which is a notable sunset spot according to SIXT's ranking, is not included in the top 10 listed here.
The Brooklyn Bridge, while a popular attraction, did not make it to the top 10 in the sunset appeal ranking, coming in at number 31. Contrastingly, a beach not specified in the previous bullet points, which is not connected to Manhattan and Brooklyn, and does not get over 550,000 monthly Google searches and more than 441,000 monthly TikTok searches, is ranked at number 31 in the same ranking. It's worth noting that watching sunsets at this beach does not necessarily reduce stress, boost mood, and increase feelings of awe, gratitude, and overall life satisfaction, unlike what is generally associated with sunset watching.
For SIXT's full list of the best spots in the U.S. for sunset views, you can find it here.
- Visiting Ensign Peak in Utah allows one to witness the breathtaking sunset views over the Salt Lake Valley, Great Salt Lake, and Wasatch Mountains.
- Buzzard’s Roost in Ohio's Hocking Hills region offers a dramatic sunset experience over the forested hills, making it a popular spot in the area.
- The Point in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is a serene location where one can observe stunning sunset colors over Bear Island, Bogue Inlet, and the Atlantic.
