Astrotourism

From stargazing in dark sky parks to chasing meteor showers, these travel ideas will excite any astronomy fan.

The Milky Way viewed from Arches National Park with red rocks and a rock arch formation as well as desert brush in the foreground
Trending News
This Canyon-Filled Wonderland Is America’s Newest Stargazing Hot Spot
June 19, 2024 09:51 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
The Skyview Hotel is located in the Dark Sky Community of Torrey, Utah. The bedrooms have skylights over the beds that offer views of the night sky.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing
June 11, 2024 08:22 AM
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Megan Eaves
Orange sand desert with rock formations
Hiking + Cycling
This Otherworldy South American Desert Is Home to Flamingos, Lunar Landscapes, and Geysers
May 29, 2024 08:59 PM
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Michaela Trimble
northern lights reflect on the water
Expedition Cruises
These Cruises Offer the Best Way to See the Northern Lights
April 05, 2024 05:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
A total solar eclipse viewed through some foliage
Astrotourism
The Last-Minute Guide to Traveling for April’s Total Solar Eclipse
March 19, 2024 03:30 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Two people in nature with the night sky above the Warner Valley Overlook in Oregon
Trending News
The World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary Is Right Here in the United States
March 14, 2024 01:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
Three people sitting in camping chairs looking at the sky with solar eclipse viewers
Astrotourism
7 U.S. Parks With Great Views of Totality for the April Solar Eclipse
February 06, 2024 02:28 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Houses along Seventh Lake in the Adirondacks, New York
Astrotourism
Where to Camp for the Total Solar Eclipse
January 18, 2024 12:42 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Dark circle with ring of orange around it against a black background
Astrotourism
A Total Solar Eclipse Is Coming This April. These Tour Operators Will Plan Your Trip for You.
January 04, 2024 04:07 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Under Canvas Just Opened 2 New Glamping Sites This Spring
Trending News
This Is the First Dark Sky Lodge … Ever
September 06, 2023 04:48 PM
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Bailey Berg
Glass cabin in New Zealand with Milky Way Galaxy overhead at night.
Hotels
The 11 Best Airbnbs for Stargazing Come With Glass Roofs, Telescopes, and More
July 28, 2023 04:12 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Open Sky in Utah is just a 20-minute drive from the entrance to Zion National Park.
Hotels
These Are the 7 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower—and You Can Still Book Them
July 27, 2023 08:04 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
Light blue tent underneath the night sky of Death Valley National Park
National Parks
9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 16, 2023 01:58 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Annular Solar Eclipse through Clouds, Singapore, December 2019
National Parks
A “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Is Coming This Fall: Here’s Where to See It
June 21, 2023 08:20 PM
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Sarah Kuta
Iceland
Where to Travel Next
Best Things to Do in Iceland—Whatever the Season
June 14, 2023 03:44 PM
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Maliah West
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Hotels
Your Next Ranch Vacation Is Beside a Dark Sky Park in Colorado
May 30, 2023 09:51 PM
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Pat Tompkins
A woman looks up at the night sky
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer
May 17, 2023 10:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
Borealis Base Camp is located in a private boreal forest in Interior Alaska.
Stay Here Next
This Hotel Is One of the Best Places in Alaska for Aurora Viewing
March 28, 2023 01:51 PM
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Bailey Berg
Multicolored northern lights above a forest
Art + Culture
What the Northern Lights Mean to Different Cultures
March 27, 2023 08:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
A houseboat in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park sits beneath the green and magenta ribbons of the northern lights.
Hotels
The Best Hotels for Seeing the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 States
March 25, 2023 09:00 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
A commercial plane surrounded by northern lights
Natural Wonders
How to See the Northern Lights When You Fly
February 01, 2023 02:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
streaks of pink, green and purple northern lights in the night sky
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar Over the Next Few Years
January 27, 2023 06:35 PM
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Bailey Berg
Pic du Midi observatory
Outdoor Adventure
La Belle Étoile: Why You Should Go Stargazing in France This Year
October 21, 2022 07:08 PM
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Adam H. Graham
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Where to Go in Fall
6 Great Fall Outdoor Adventures in the Southwest
October 21, 2022 02:21 PM
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Kelly Bastone
The new Dark Skies Map hopes to help campers find spots where they can see the Milky Way.
History + Culture
New Hipcamp Feature Allows You to Find Dark Sky Campsites
August 26, 2022 11:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
Shhh: Ireland Has Some of the Best Stargazing in Europe
August 08, 2022 12:25 PM
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Yvonne Gordon