Located where three rivers converge (the Ohio River, the Monongahela River, and the Allegheny River), Pittsburgh has deep historical roots as a good city for business and innovation. During the Gilded Age, industrialists like Andrew Carnegie established companies that helped Pittsburgh grow; today, many major tech companies have their offices in Pittsburgh...

Located right near the center of Ohio, Columbus is one of those great midwest cities that never fails to surprise you. From world-class museums to great food and drink, there's plenty to do during the day in Columbus. Once the sun sets, you can also keep yourself busy...

Located on a large bay of Florida's Gulf Coast, Tampa is known for many things, amusement parks and football teams chief among them. But is there any good stargazing to be had in "The Big Guava?" (Also, coolest city nickname ever!) It turns out, there are some good spots for stargazing in Tampa – sort of...

It's impossible to go stargazing in a big city. It's definitely impossible to go stargazing in New York City... Right?? Well, not exactly. No, you won't be able to see the Milky Way or gaze at the deepest objects in space. But it is possible to see at least a few of the brightest objects in the sky. Whether you just want to see the Moon or perhaps spot Saturn's rings, I've rounded up the best places to try and do so...

The city of Cincinnati in Ohio is a city known for its nature trails, sports teams, and city skyline. Some of its attractions include the Cincinnati Zoo, Fountain Square, and the Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park. But did you know that one of the most popular tourist activities in the Queen City is stargazing...

Boston is known for many things: history, sports, baked beans... and stargazing? Boston is actually a pretty good stargazing destination, as cities go. While you won't have unincumbered Milky Way views from downtown Boston, it's possible to do some stargazing in the city. You can also drive out of town to some nice dark sky locations without too much time or effort...

Can the city of Brotherly Love also be the city for people who love stargazing? Yes, it turns out! it has some of the best in-city stargazing options I've found...

Washington D.C. is the nation's capital, and home to arguably the best space museum in the country. Each day, visitors head to the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum to learn about the history of American spaceflight and NASA, or to see the Space Shuttle Discovery in her permanent home in Virginia. That makes D.C. one of those must-visit places at least once in your life if you're a space enthusiast...

Do you call Dallas or Fort Worth home? Or, are you planning a trip there for business or pleasure? In either case, you might want to go stargazing in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area... and that sounds a lot easier than it is. While Texas as a whole is great for stargazing, it can be hard to find dark skies in urban areas like Houston, Austin, and, of course, the Dallas/Fort Worth area...

Perth, Western Australia is known for being the most isolated capital city in the world. To the west of the city, bright white sands and clear, turquoise water become the vast Indian Ocean. To the East, the city slowly dissipates into the Australian outback...