Astrotourism

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

Milky Way and meteors in Zion National Park, Utah.
Astrotourism
Here’s When the Next Meteor Showers Will Light Up the Sky
January 10, 2024 10:52 AM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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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
Autumn Aurora: Where to See the Northern Lights in the Fall
Natural Wonders
Where to Go to See Northern Lights in Autumn
September 20, 2023 04:40 PM
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Terry Ward
10 Best Stargazing Destinations in the World
Astrotourism
15 Best Stargazing Destinations in the World
August 18, 2023 02:00 PM
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Nile Cappello
The Best Meteor Shower of the Year Peaks This Weekend
Natural Wonders
The Perseid Meteor Shower Will Peak Tomorrow—Here’s How to See It
August 11, 2023 04:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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
Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World
Hotels
Go Stargazing at These Bubble Hotels and Airbnbs Around the World
March 30, 2023 05:55 PM
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Maya Kroth
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
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Hotels
10 Hotels Where You Can Sleep Under the World’s Darkest, Clearest Skies
February 07, 2023 03:51 PM
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Megan Eaves
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
The World’s Best Places to See the Northern Lights
Epic Trips
The World’s Best Places to See the Northern Lights
January 27, 2023 08:23 PM
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Sarah Buder
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
northern lights reflect on the water
Expedition Cruises
5 Cruises Where You Can See the Northern Lights
October 31, 2022 05:32 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
Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration
National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park Is Hosting a Free Stargazing Celebration
June 08, 2022 09:59 PM
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Bailey Berg
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
Outdoor Adventure
9 Incredible Dark Sky Parks and Reserves Around the World
June 03, 2022 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up
Outdoor Adventure
In India, Astrotourism Is Looking Up
May 04, 2022 01:40 PM
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Agnee Ghosh
Colorado Could Soon Be Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve
Travel for Good
Colorado Could Soon Be Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Reserve
April 21, 2022 05:17 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
Natural Wonders
The Northern Lights Are Making a Rare Appearance in These U.S. States Right Now
March 31, 2022 06:14 PM
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Bailey Berg
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