Astrotourism

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

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
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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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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
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 1, 2023 02:13 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
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The Future of Travel
The Past, Present, and Future of Space Tourism
October 11, 2022 01:32 PM
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Stefanie Waldek
Space tourism is quickly becoming a tangible reality—what effect will the industry have on the environment?
Fall 2022
The Promise and Peril of Space Tourism
October 11, 2022 01:28 PM
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Jessica Camille Aguirre
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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