People don't realize, but there are some great spots in Texas where you can get AMAZING views of the stars & space. Some of the best places include state and national parks. There are numerous parks you can visit for great views in Texas, but here are a couple of the best places for stargazing in Texas.

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Big Bend National Park

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If you live on the Mexican Border as we do in El Paso, one must go to spot is Big Bend National Park. Along with the Rio Grande flowing at the bottom, there are plenty of places for day hiking, scenic drives, camping, and of course...staring up at the stars.

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

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If you travel to Dell City, Texas, you'll come across another favorite: the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's a great place for hiking & plenty of open space for stargazing. Or just simply looking at a beautiful sunset.

Caprock Canyons State Park

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Located in Quitaque, Texas, the Caprock Mountains State Park is a favorite among bicyclists & hikers. The place for stargazing is the Honey Flats.

Palo Duro Canyon

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One place that we know firsthand is an EXCELLENT place for stargazing is the Palo Duro Canyon in Canyon, Texas just 25 miles from Amarillo. If the view of the canyons or the hiking trails doesn't capture your eye, then the Milky Way will.

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Dripping Springs

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Located 25 minutes from Austin is Dripping Springs located in Driftwood, Texas; imagine seeing the view of the skies from the water...

Enchanted Rock

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Fredericksburg, Texas is home to the Enchanted Rock State Park; home of the magical, enchanted rock that people love to hike. If the photo of the night sky isn't proof of its stargazing glory, here's a timelapse video too.

Brazos Bend State Park

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The Brazos Bend State Park in Needville, Texas is a great place for gazing at the stars. You can enjoy the night sky from out in the park or inside the George Observatory, which is also pretty neat too.

Copper Breaks State Park

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Our next stop is the Copper Breaks State Park in Quanah, Texas. A great place for horseback riding, fishing & boating too. Nothing like swimming or fishing under the Texas stars...

Davis Mountains

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Our final stop here takes us to the Davis Mountain State Park in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It's the home to the McDonald Observatory, which is great because you'll get some amazing views of our Milky Way...

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Of course there are MANY more places that you can stargaze; the Texas Parks & Wildlife website listed some of the best national parks in the state. Also the International Dark Sky Association has some other places you can find near you.

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