Astrotourism

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

Left: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - September 2, 2022. Aerial view of historic downtown Flagstaff with the famous Hotel Monte Vista; right: Starry night under the clear Flagstaff Sky
Weekend Getaways
This National Park Gateway Town Is Celebrating 25 Years as the World’s First Dark Sky City
April 27, 2026 03:16 PM
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Michelle Baran
2XK0J6J July 13, 2024: Day 1 of July 2024 Black Mesa photo trip at Black Mesa State Park in Kenton, OK.
Astrotourism
Black Mesa Is One of the Loneliest, Darkest Corners of America. That’s Exactly Why You Should Go.
March 24, 2026 12:08 PM
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Heide Brandes
A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background
A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background
Hotels We Love
The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing
March 12, 2026 01:57 PM
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Megan Eaves
Flagstaff Lowell Observatory at night
Astrotourism
6 Pampered Stargazing Experiences Near Cities, With Heated Seats or Outdoor Tasting Menus
February 19, 2026 03:13 PM
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Olivia Young
Lofoten, Norway - Aurora Borealis
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Northern Lights Viewing Will Be Stellar This Year—and How and Where to Spot Them
February 4, 2026 05:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
Tom Kerss standing on the deck of a Hurtigruten ship in Norway, with green-tinted Northern Lights dancing behind him
Cruise
On a Norway Cruise, I Hunted Northern Lights With an “Aurora Chaser.” Here’s What He Revealed About Them
November 20, 2025 05:37 PM
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Jeri Clausing
Two little floating houses in the Yellowknife Bay
Art + Culture
Yellowknife’s Skies Light Up at Night, but the Daytime Is When the City Really Comes Alive
October 22, 2025 07:36 AM
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Tim Chester
Reykjavík, Iceland
Astrotourism
The Next Solar Eclipse Tours Are Already Filling Up—Here’s How to Pick Now Between Iceland Versus Spain
August 21, 2025 11:24 AM
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Cassandra Brooklyn
Northern lights in the sky of Fairbanks, Alaska
Astrotourism
The Most Beautiful Places to See the Northern Lights—Without Leaving the U.S.
August 19, 2025 02:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Stars and the Milky Way in the night sky above lightly snow dusted mountains in Grand Teton National Park
Trending News
This Popular National Park Now Has the Country’s First Dark Sky Airport
May 22, 2025 05:32 PM
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Kristen Pope
Northern Lights reflecting on water
Expedition Cruises
7 Cruises That Will Bring You Directly to the Northern Lights in Seafaring Style
April 15, 2025 07:05 PM
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Bailey Berg
A long two-lane road at night time running through the Tucson desert with a nighttime view of the milky way.
Astrotourism
This Is One of the Best Places in the U.S. to See the Stars
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A group of Saguaro cacti on a hill with stars and the Milky Way lighting up the night sky
Trending News
This Southwestern City Just Launched an Astro Trail That Showcases the Beauty of the Desert Night Sky
February 4, 2025 06:24 PM
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Bailey Berg
You Can Book Nonstop Flights to Scandinavia on SAS for Less Than $450 Right Now
Art + Culture
The Many Meanings Behind the Northern Lights
December 30, 2024 09:24 AM
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Bailey Berg
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse with the sun still visible behind the moon in a darkened sky with trees down below
Trending News
A “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse Will Take Place This Fall—Here’s How to Plan an Epic Trip to See It
August 29, 2024 03:39 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway
Health + Wellness
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Outdoor Adventure
Ireland Is a Stargazer’s Dream Destination—Here’s Where to Admire the Night Sky
August 6, 2024 02:32 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground
National Parks
9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 11, 2024 09:12 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
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
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
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 6, 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 4, 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 6, 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 6 Best Hotels for Watching the Perseid Meteor Shower
July 27, 2023 08:04 AM
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Stephanie Vermillion
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
The 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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