Getaways with stargazing

Mount Shasta, California

A 20-foot fire lookout tower above Shasta Lake's McCloud Arm, reached by a rough dirt road and a final quarter-mile on foot.

Oregon Coast, Oregon

Glamping tents and geodesic domes spread across 58 acres of Oregon coastline between Cape Kiwanda and Cape Lookout, under two hours from Portland.

Sedona, Arizona

Two-bedroom dome retreat off AZ-179 near Sedona, Arizona, set up for stargazing and quiet time away, booked through Airbnb.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Geodesic domes with ensuites and wood heating sit in the foothills of Mt. Roland, a 15-minute drive from Sheffield, Tasmania.

Rovaniemi, Lapland

A 12 m² glass igloo with a private hot tub near Rovaniemi, built for one-night stays for up to two guests.

Cape Winelands, Western Cape

A handcrafted geodesic dome set above a dam on a working horse farm in Paarl, Cape Winelands, about 45 minutes from Cape Town.

Merzouga, Drâa-Tafilalet

A dome tucked into the dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga, Morocco, built for stargazing and quiet nights for couples or solo travelers.

Tiller, Oregon

Summit Prairie Lookout is a secluded fire lookout near Tiller, Oregon, built for solo travelers and couples chasing mountain views and dark skies.

Bryce Canyon, Utah

A secluded fire lookout near Bryce Canyon in Hatch, Utah, built for couples who want mountain views and dark skies.

County Clare, Connacht

A dome stay near Kiltacky More in Connemara, set up for stargazing in a secluded spot, suited to couples or families.

Joshua Tree, California

A secluded bubble dome near Joshua Tree, California, set up for stargazing and couples seeking a quiet night under the desert sky.

Yosemite, California

A secluded dome near Three Rivers, California, built for couples who want dark skies and quiet.