The vibrant city of Nashville, Tennessee, famed for its legendary music scene and rich cultural heritage, reveals a surprising facet of its allure as night falls and the heavens above come to life. Most people aim for a different kind of nightlife, but if you're on this post – you want stars. The Milky Way. The universe!..

Whether you love the Twin Cities equally or are partial to one over the other – Minneapolis, no, St. Paul, no Minneapolis! – there are plenty of reasons to love Minnesota's two biggest cities. Great shopping, great sports teams, good food, and access to the outdoors – what more do you need...

When you think of Detroit, what comes to mind? Maybe it's sports teams or automobile manufacturing. If you're a fan of good food, you might remember that Anthony Bourdain visited Detroit, as have many other television food stars. You might instead think of negative headlines – economic and infrastructure issues –, of which there have been an unfortunate amount...

From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, there are some incredible spots for stargazing all across the U.S. However, as in most things, the middle of the country – whether you call it the Heartland, the Flyover States, or just the good ol' Midwest – gets overlooked when it comes to stargazing...

Whether you think of the "slugger" or as a base for striking out to sip some damn good bourbon, Louisville is a place known for a lot – but not necessarily for seeing the night sky. See, like most cities in the world, Louisville, Kentucky is plagued by the phenomenon of light pollution: the city lights tend to reflect and shine up into the sky, making it hard to see the stars...

Among even Midwest cities, Omaha is a bit of an underdog. While it's about the same population as cities like Kansas City and Minneapolis, people are far more likely to visit those cities for barbeque, hockey, live music, and other things they are known for. But hey, what about Omaha?!...

Palm Springs has long been a haven for the stars. Hollywood's famous citizens have flocked to this desert oasis for decades to enjoy a break from Los Angeles' hustle, bustle, and general stress. But did you know it's also a pretty good spot for seeing the astronomical wonders overhead, if you know where to go?...

I'll be completely honest: when I started this site, I had big plans to create stargazing guides for every big city in the U.S., as well as many of the smaller ones. My hope was that getting more people out to see the night sky would help inspire us to better protect the darkness and our planet. Through my research, I soon learned that there are some parts of the country where – again, complete frankness – the stargazing just kind of sucks....

For most people, a trip to Hawaii means a vacation full of beaches and sunshine. For space enthusiasts among us, it also means a chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy some leisurely stargazing, with maybe a palm tree or two in the foreground...

Tucson, Arizona is arguably the best city for stargazing in the United States – if not the world. Home to the International Dark-Sky Association (STG founder Valerie is a proud member!), the city of Tucson has taken large and bold steps to reduce light pollution, and it is one of the best mid-sized cities where you can stargaze right within the city...