Las Vegas may be the nightlife capital of the planet, long flocked to by DJs, actors and other famous types. But every now and then, it’s nice to spend an evening with some real stars. Luckily, Nevada boasts the darkest skies in the Lower 48, and—even with our metro’s millions of lights beaming into space—you don’t have to go too far beyond the glow to find them.
Scope out our lineup of (literally) stellar spots to gaze at twinkling constellations, planets, thousands of stars, and even entire galaxies with your naked eye—as well as where to stay and what else to do to make a proper Nevada night of it.