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Shenandoah National Park or Virginia Beach, Virginia

While Virginia may not be known for its stargazing opportunities, it really should be! From its westernly Shenandoah National Park to its coastal Virginia Beach, the state offers plenty of opportunities for stargazing for both avid astronomers and newbies just looking for a beautiful night sky.

The wide sandy Virginia Beach is home to its very own astronomy association and offers nearby experiences like a night sky boat tour, an accessible Boardwalk Astronomy program, the Virginia Beach Planetarium and a fun tour led by a local astronomer called The Nature Bus: The Night Sky, a four-hour tour held at the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

In Shenandoah National Park, families can enjoy ranger-led programs in the national park, like the Night Sky Festival, and continue their stargazing adventures by staying at nearby Massanutten Resort.

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Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Great Basin National Park is a designated Dark Sky Park, and it hosts a ton of fun astro-tourism experiences. Each week, its Dark Sky Rangers offer a range of programming for star enthusiasts, like full moon hikes and lectures at the park's new Astronomy Amphitheater. It's also home to the Great Basin Astronomy Festival, held this year in late September. Also nearby is the scenic Nevada Northern Railway, which offers a nighttime Sunset, Stars & Champagne Train ride experience. During the day, travelers can explore the region's caves, mountains and forests.

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Sossusvlei Desert, Namibia

Travelers who'd like to combine an African safari to see the Big Five while also enjoying some time under the stars can look no further than Namibia, in which is located the only International Dark Sky Reserve in Africa: the remote Sossusvlei Desert. U.K.-based luxury tour operator Journeysmiths recommends staying at the andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, which has its very own observatory and offers plenty of astro-tourism programming to enjoy throughout your stay, like access to the nearby Star Dunes and a specially created Star Dune Suite, complete with a skylight over the bed so travelers can fall asleep under the stars.

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The Nebraska Astronomy Trail

Nebraska is not currently a notable place for astro-tourism experiences, but the state is expected to receive its very first IDA International Dark-Sky designation this year, and it's created the Nebraska Astronomy Trail to celebrate! It features several different locations to enjoy astro-tourism experiences, including the Boswell Observatory, a still-functioning observatory on Doane University's campus dating back to the 1880s. Just outside of Omaha is the Eugene T. Mahoney State Park, which is where the city's Astronomical Society's star parties are held. The Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area is home to the state's annual Star Party and offers some of the best stargazing in the state.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Another great place in Texas to enjoy stargazing is at Guadalupe Mountains National Park in West Texas. During the day, hikers can enjoy viewing ancient remnants of the Permian fossil reef, an area which was once a sea floor and vibrant coral reef system, before setting up camp to view the 11,000 stars and Milky Way galaxy on display. The park celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and offers star-centric programming like night hikes and more for visitors to enjoy.

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Cape Lookout National Seashore, Crystal Coast, North Carolina

Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina has just been designated a new International Dark Sky Park! It's part of one of the only remaining natural barrier island chains in the world, and is only accessible by boat. Astronomy programs are held at the park throughout the year for visitors, and while Crystal Coast Stargazers offers stargazing cruises to the scenic Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

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