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OutsideOct 6

7 Best U.S. Accommodations for Stargazing—and Yes, I’ve Stayed at All of Them

Astrotourism columnist Stephanie Vermillion travels the world for dark skies and starry stays. These are seven of her favorites in the U.S., with amenities like stargazing sound baths and aurora hunting from bed.

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  • Arches National ParkSightMoab, United StatesBasecamp for night photography.
  • Ulum MoabHotelMoab, United StatesResort with canvas tents near Moab, good for night photography.
  • Coopers Rock State ForestSightBruceton Mills, United States12 miles from Morgantown, with trail miles and bouldering.
  • Borealis BasecampHotelFairbanks, United StatesOffers fiberglass igloos and glass-walled cubes for sky-watching.
  • Skyview HotelHotelTorrey, United StatesGeodesic domes with skylights for viewing night skies.
  • Gifford HomesteadRestaurantTorrey, United StatesFamous for its takeaway pie.
  • Chisos Mountain LodgeHotelBig Bend National Park, United StatesStayed close to trails for nighttime fresco viewing.
  • The Summit at Big BendHotelTerlingua, United StatesStargazing domes with desert scrub overlook and sky windows.
  • Fresh Coast CabinsHotelCopper Harbor, United StatesCabins with unobstructed north-facing views across Lake Superior.
  • Isle Royale National ParkSightCopper Harbor, United StatesGateway town is Copper Harbor.
  • Coopers Rock State Forest Stargazing CabinsHotelBruceton Mills, United StatesA-frame abodes with oversized windows and patios for stargazing.
  • Volcano HouseHotelHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesLies on the edge of the active Kīlauea caldera.
  • Crater Rim TrailTrailHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, United StatesAdjacent to Volcano House for viewing volcanic glow and stars.
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