Top rated Observatories in United States

Experience the best that United States has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 104 places from Observatory category.

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A Tour of Possibilities
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 I have been to Memphis a number of times, but only after completing the Tour of Possibilities did I experience Memphis. Ms. Jackie was amazing... from singing, to deep knowledge, and great connections with each person on the tour, she did her thang. I'm so glad I did this early in my visit as I now...
5.00 (91 reviews)
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Worthy Hopservatory
Observatory
👍👍 Worthy Hopservatory is a great addition to Bend's "must visit" places. The 16" telescope provides excellent views of planets and nebulae and the brewery asks for a small donation toward operating expenses, non from children. Grant Tandy is very friendly and well informed, both in observing the sky a...
5.00 (60 reviews)
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Dee Wright Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 Visited Wednesday 7/22/20 for a sunrise did the lava self guided flow tour (1.02 miles w/148ft elevation gain). When I arrived at 4:19am there were 6 other cars in the first and second lots. One handicap spot in the first lot. The trails are handicap accessible and great for children at the observat...
4.90 (1.1K reviews)
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Observation Tower
Wildlife refuge
👍👍 Very beautiful. The observation tower you can see Tropicana. field, Tampa Clearwater Duke Energy and downtown Saint Pete.
4.90 (183 reviews)
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James C. Veen Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 From a humble, grassroots beginning 50 years ago, you will discover a truly accessible observatory operated by local people who are doing this for the love of astronomy. Their enthusiasm is contagious. Visit this place with your friends and/or children and the Observable Universe will demystify and...
4.90 (132 reviews)
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Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 Attended Blue Bird on the Mountain! Saw 3 great songwriters perform their songs. Several were #1 country songs. It was awesome and this venue was perfect.
4.90 (129 reviews)
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 This is the place where we look into deep space and back into time. The radio telescopes are huge! The visitor center is excellent, staff is very engaging and helpful. Self guided walking tour amoung the antenna array is inspiring. The vastness of the landscape brings it all home.
4.90 (63 reviews)
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Minnesota Astronomical Society - Eagle Lake Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 Went there for the Perseids (witnessed a fireball that night haha). Considering it was about 1 hr drive from the downtown area, this was a good place to see stars and the milky way. See pictures from my phone below (really wish I had a budget for a DSLR camera and a tripod then...). Bathroom were cl...
4.90 (60 reviews)
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Martz Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 My girlfriend took me here on my birthday on an open visitation night along with her 3 boys. We had an excellent time, as they moved the telescope to any place we asked them to, and answered all of our questions as best as they could. They were extremely friendly, and very patient with everyone, eve...
4.90 (48 reviews)
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The Astoria Column
Historical landmark
Built in 1926, this 126-ft. column features murals of Oregon history & an observation deck.
4.80 (8.1K reviews)
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Mauna Kea
Observatory
Mountain summit with the world's largest astronomical observatory & 13 working telescopes.
4.80 (1.4K reviews)
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Tellus Science Museum
Science museum
Interactive, kid-friendly museum housing geology displays, fossils, planetarium & observatory.
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Mount Wilson Observatory
Observatory
Celebrated observatory complex featuring powerful solar & nighttime telescopes, with tours & more.
4.80 (989 reviews)
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Yerkes Observatory
Observatory
Circa-1897 astronomical observatory featuring telescopes, laboratories & tours over a 77-acre site.
4.80 (575 reviews)
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Cincinnati Observatory
Observatory
Hilltop observatory serving astronomers & amateur stargazers in a historic, parklike setting.
4.80 (534 reviews)
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Gilbert Riparian Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 A must see in Gilbert!! I’ve attached a picture of the inside and the entrance so you can know what to expect. It was so awesome and the volunteers were super nice. It was cloudy at first so we only saw the moon, but we walked around the park for a while (fun trivia around on signs!) and the sky cle...
4.80 (513 reviews)
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Green Bank Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 📡Amazing place with very sweet staff! We took the bus tour unexpectedly. Showed up 1:58 and was asked if we wanted the bus tour, of course we do! Highly recommend the bus tour, lots of info! The food was absolutely delicious. Had an Italian dub and a Club sub. The gift shop and the hands-on muse...
4.80 (416 reviews)
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Haleakala Observatory
Observatory
This research observatory on the 10,010-ft. summit of Haleakalā offers dramatic panoramic views.
4.80 (279 reviews)
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Community Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 I had no idea there was a working observatory nearby. Whata great find! There is an outside mini amphitheatre for use by the observatory for watching stars and planets. The backs of the amphitheatre's bench are built at a 45°angle, so you won't hurt your neck. Nice! I posted the hours.
4.80 (252 reviews)
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LIGO Hanford Observatory
Observatory
👍👍 Amazing place to visit for space enthusiasts. You get all the information abut gravitational wave studies and a peekaboo to what's happening all the while in space. It's a working Lab. Still, they organize a 2 hr detailed tour on every 2nd Saturday of the month. Special mention to the staff and scie...
4.80 (250 reviews)
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