With The Perseid Meteor Shower fast approaching from August 11-13, if you are looking for the best places to watch this meteor shower in Arizona, you might want to check out these three great options.
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Enchantment Resort: Sedona
Enchantment Resort in Sedona serves as the ideal base camp to enjoy the upcoming Perseid Meteor Shower. Known as one of the top stargazing destinations in the world as a certified International Dark Sky city with an IDA certification, Sedona provides a spectacular setting to witness the Perseid Meteor Shower. Embark on a nighttime hike guided by Enchantment’s Trail House experts beneath the Milky Way, viewing shooting stars and Sedona’s moonlit cliffs on August 12 and 13 at 4:00 a.m. Enjoy stargazing with an expert astronomer on August 13 from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Enchantment Circle, complete with powerful telescopes to explore constellations, planets, and galaxies. Additional programming includes an outdoor labyrinth meditation with sound healing at Mii amo on August 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to immerse yourself in the beauty of Sedona’s night sky and experience this rare celestial event.
Sky Rock Sedona, Sedona
Over the past 10 years, Sedona has been recognized as an International Dark Sky Community, making it the ultimate haven for nocturnal fanatics. When visiting Sedona, there’s no better place to stay than Sky Rock — a newly renovated, 109-room boutique hotel that’s perfectly positioned between the earth and sky. Sky Rock is the ultimate haven for celestial enthusiasts thanks to its captivating, 360-degree views, weekly guided stargazing tours, high-powered binoculars, and daily ritual dedicated to celebrating the magic as the Sedona sun sets and moon rises. Each Saturday evening, Sky Rock guests are invited to join professional stargazer, Dennis Young, for a highly interactive session under the Sedona sky, where they’re invited to climb a six-foot ladder to view his telescope and learn about the constellations, galaxies, planets, and more. Each month, Dennis develops a specific star tour based on visibility and the ever-changing night sky. Better yet, Sky Rock has a newly installed set of high-powered binoculars that have been mounted onto the corner of the main deck wall, providing guests with unlimited access for star gazing, both day and night. To add to the celestial fun, each day at Sky Rock, guests are invited to partake in its one-of-a-kind Moonrise Ceremony, which features a Gong made especially for the hotel, a ceremonial speech, and complimentary tasters of Bar WooWoo’s signature “Mescal Moonrise” concoction. During this ceremony, guests are invited to come up to hit the Gong themselves to clear their energy.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley
Arizona’s award-winning JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa unveils a stellar new offering – the Celestial Retreat: A Stargazer’s Paradise Package. Nestled within the property’s 125 acres of pristine landscape, Camelback Inn’s celestial-inspired package whisks guests away to a private luxury sundeck casita, where they can revel in the twinkling canvas of the Sonoran Desert night sky. Upon arrival, a delightful welcome basket filled with celestial-themed treats awaits, coupled with $100 resort credit, allowing astro-tourists to immerse themselves in the wonders of the cosmos while indulging in the resort’s unparalleled amenities and accommodations. Starting at $659/night, the Celestial Retreat package is available to book now through the end of 2024.
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