Alaska is a bucket list destination for many people – and for good reason. You can see towering mountains, witness wildlife, and experience phenomena like the aurora borealis first-hand. Most travelers base their Alaska trip out of Anchorage, and the majority visit in the summertime when you can see the Midnight Sun. If you'd rather try to see the northern lights in Alaska and plan your trip in the winter, be sure to consider a few stargazing sessions too...

Everyone knows what San Antonio is famous for: the Alamo. The Riverwalk. The Spurs. Great Tex-Mex food. And... stargazing? Well, as you might imagine, stargazing in San Antonio is tough – just like it's difficult in every major city across the world. Light pollution is a problem in this Texas city, but that shouldn't stop you from getting out to enjoy the night sky if you can...

Similar to its western neighbor, Arizona, New Mexico is one of those states that is pretty much ideal for stargazing. Great climate, high elevations, and relatively sparse population mean that when you strike out from one of the cities in New Mexico, it's not hard to find pristine dark skies...

Are you wondering where locals go stargazing in Edinburgh? While there’s a limited number of places to see the stars, there are a few spots in Scotland’s capital where you can enjoy a night’s sky. This guide will also feature the dark spots outside of the city if you’re prepared to go a little further afield – a great alternative to the light pollution you'll find impedes your view if you stay within the city center...

For some cities, it's really obvious that it's hard to go stargazing there. Towering skyscrapers, loads of light pollution, and notoriously cloudy or rainy weather will affect your chances of stargazing in cities like New York City, Los Angeles, and Seattle, for example. Other cities, like Atlanta, are surprisingly good stargazing destinations. While you can't look straight up from downtown Atlanta to see a sky full of stars, it is possible to go stargazing in Atlanta and the surrounding area...

Flagstaff is known as one of the best stargazing destinations in the world and has the accolades to prove it. This town was named the first Dark Sky City in the United States and has been a pioneer in limiting light pollution. Flagstaff enacted the first city ordinance to protect the dark skies in 1958. Its continued effort to protect the night sky was rewarded again when Flagstaff became the first International Dark Sky City in 2001...

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...