Chicago is called America's "Second City," in part because it is often eclipsed by the bright lights and pizzazz of New York City further east. But don't let that fool you: Chicago is still a very bright city – speaking from the perspective of light pollution and its impact on stargazing in Chicago (and the surrounding area)...

When it comes to stargazing destinations, Arizona is one of the best. With cities and communities committed to preserving the night sky and excellent weather for seeing the stars, it's no surprise that the capital city, Phoenix, is one of the best cities you can live in or visit if you love stargazing...

Among Texas cities, Austin is one of the most popular for travelers. With Texas charm but a distinctly modern vibe, Austin draws foodies, fashion fiends, and... space enthusiasts? Yes, it's possible to be a space fan and find things to do – like stargazing – around Austin...

For most people, a trip to Orlando means one thing: amusement parks! Whether you love the Disney characters or want to live on the silver screen at Universal – or you're just one of the 70 million visitors for any other reason, Orlando is one of the most popular destinations in the U.S...

Located in the wild western part of Canada's British Columbia territory, Vancouver is a great city for culture, food, and outdoor adventure within arm's reach. Being so close to nature, it's also a great destination for stargazing – if you know where to go...

Sandwiched between the alligator-infested swamplands of the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean, Miami is a slice of culture and vibrant nightlife on Florida's Atlantic coast. With such a narrow geography, the city has become highly developed and stargazing activities are pretty unheard of – even by locals who've called Miami home for years. While it is not easy to see the stars in Miami, it is possible...

As Canada's largest city, Toronto is home to more than 5.5 million Canadians. It's a big city – and we all know what that means: it's really hard to go stargazing due to urban light pollution and development. While there are small areas to go stargazing in Toronto where you might get a decent view of the night sky...

For most people a Hawaii vacation means beaches and sunshine. By night, the sky is dark and here are the best spots for stargazing in Honolulu.

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. To narrow down the best spots for stargazing in a city that’s already great for stargazing, this guide points out some of the notable or interesting opportunities. This is by no means an exhaustive list of stargazing spots in Tucson, but it’s a good list to get you…

Want to go stargazing in the Greater Palm Springs area? Here are the best places for stargazing in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.