Get an early start and head for one of Grand Teton National Park's five viewing locations or, to avoid the traffic, stay put in the town of Jackson Hole, which also has full eclipse views.

Grand Teton National Park (Courtesy of ) Jackson Hole, WY How to Get There: One-stop flights from SFO to CHS are available on major carriers with stops in Atlanta, Chicago, or Charlotte. Stay: Located in downtown Charleston's historic district, Belmond Charleston Place Hotel is offering a Solar Eclipse package, including dinner with a local astronomer at the Charleston Grill, a three-night stay on the Club Level, access to a VIP viewing area on the day of the eclipse, plus viewing glasses, which are highly recommended for looking at the sun.Įat: For light bites with the locals, check out 167 Raw for a raw bar, fish tacos and lobster rolls.Īlso See: Embrace the historical side of one of the best-preserved cities in the American South-Charleston also claims the oldest preservation society in the country-by visiting the conservation masterpiece, the Aiken-Rhett Museum, built in 1820. Viewable throughout the city, official eclipse viewpoints include the MUSC Health Stadium and retired warship the Fighting Lady, which is, naturally, transforming into the Shaded Lady on eclipse day. The Belmond Charleston Place Hotel (Courtesy of the hotel) Charleston, SC Here's where to go to get a good look at this rare event. It's also a great excuse for an Indian Summer escape to places with great wine, bourbon, natural wonders and, of course, unobstructed views. for the first time in 99 years.īasically, this two(-ish)-minute midday blackout is a once-in-a-lifetime event worth traveling for. The moon will completely eclipse the sun on August 21st for the first time since 1979-and it will be visible from cities across the U.S. Serious astronomy buffs likely made their plans for viewing this summer's total solar eclipse back in 2016, but for those of us bandwagoners who are a little late to the celestial party, here's the 411.

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