The 10 Best Stargazing Destinations in the U.S.—And Where To Stay at Each

How often do you actually take the time to truly admire the night sky above? Well, it likely depends on where you live, because with that in mind, you may or may not be able to spot a few stars from your space. According to The National Park Service, almost 80 percent of Americans can no longer view the Milky Way from their location due to light pollution—which is even more of a reason to consider planning a trip to one of the best stargazing places in the U.S.

There are a number of destinations across the country with skies dark enough to see countless twinkling stars, along with several planets and constellations. A slew of them have been deemed International Dark Sky Parks by The International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that works to preserve night skies by educating and informing folks on the negative impacts of light pollution, so you can be confident they’re worth the visit.  So below, check out the 10 best stargazing places in the U.S., along with where to stay during your visit to each.

The 10 best stargazing places in the U.S.