{"id":20518,"date":"2017-08-22T01:57:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-22T01:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=20518"},"modified":"2017-10-09T04:51:22","modified_gmt":"2017-10-09T04:51:22","slug":"8-cities-front-row-seat-2024-eclipse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/8-cities-front-row-seat-2024-eclipse\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Cities with a Front Row Seat for the 2024 Eclipse"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you pretended you didn\u2019t care about Monday\u2019s solar eclipse, the truth is you probably didn\u2019t think to book a hotel room a year in advance or order a pair of eclipse glasses online (join the club). Well, sometimes lightning\u2014or rather the moon passing directly in front of the sun\u2014does strike twice and there\u2019s no time like the present to plan for the next major U.S. solar eclipse which happens in 2024 (and will allegedly be even better than this one). Here are the best destinations in the so-called \u201cpath of totality\u201d to book a hotel<\/a> during what we\u2019re unofficially naming the Great Great<\/em> American Eclipse.<\/p>\n

Mazatlan, Mexico<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

An off radar-resort town that boomed midcentury, but was later eclipsed\u2014we couldn\u2019t resist\u2014by hot spots like Puerto Vallarta, Cancun and Cabo, 2024\u2019s big solar event promises Mazatlan<\/a> another day in the sun\u2014and temporary darkness. Thanks to a newfound appreciation for its Old City, an irresistible 12 miles of sandy beaches and a skyline punctuated by high-rise hotels, a younger generation of tourists are already discovering its many charms. Just remember to pack eclipse glasses and<\/em> sunscreen.<\/p>\n

Dallas, TX
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

Not only is the Big D the largest city within the path of totality, it also boasts brilliant spring temps (the 2024 eclipse happens in April). There\u2019s a whole buffet of cool things to do in Dallas <\/a>including the Sixth Floor Museum (the JFK assassination site), the Dallas Arboretum (again, it will be springtime) and the bumping Stockyards in nearby Fort Worth<\/a>. But the best way to see the eclipse will be to get above the city. Try booking a room at the Joule<\/a> so you can watch the eclipse from their cantilevered rooftop pool!<\/p>\n

Hot Springs, AR
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

Surrounded by oak, pine and hickory trees and sitting at the base of Hot Springs National Park, a prettier place from which to view the 2024 eclipse you probably won\u2019t find. True to its namesake, Hot Springs<\/a> was designated as such because of the abundance of naturally heated springs discovered in the region in the early 1800s (although Native Americans had been enjoying the thermal springs for hundreds of years). For best eclipse viewing, find a secluded spot in Hot Springs National Park.<\/p>\n

Cape Girardeau, MO
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"best

Trover photo by Jessica King<\/p><\/div>\n

As much as we love our big cities, this smaller one residing on the banks of the Mississippi scores points for its winsome charm and iconic cable-style Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge. It also boasts the rare distinction of being among the few places that lies in the path of both the 2024 eclipse and the one that just passed so expect it to have a leg up on the competition. For 2017, for example, a party happened at the Cape Sportsplex featuring free t-shirts, food trucks and eclipse glasses for the first 1,000 attendees.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis, IN
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

A city that slumbered for too long, Indianapolis <\/a>is crackling with newfound energy these days. Its seven designated cultural districts have been spiffed up by young people and can be visited via an 8-mile urban bike path. Try duckpin bowling in Fountain Square, stroll the cobblestone streets of Lockerbie and check out the funky boutiques lining Mass Ave. Indy\u2019s roaring food scene includes iconic beer hall Rathskeller, 100-year-old Shapiro\u2019s Deli and brunch hotspot Milktooth\u2014built inside an old service station.<\/p>\n

Cleveland, OH
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

A true comeback kid, today\u2019s Cleveland <\/a>rocks (nevermind how awesome it will be by 2024). Explore the city via a Lake Erie kayak tour, fill your belly with good eats at either the West Side Market or Heinen\u2019s Grocery Store (inside the celebrated Cleveland Trust Company Building) and indulge yourself at the Christmas Story House and Museum (yes, from the movie). As for the eclipse, try watching it from the vantage point of Progressive Field while surrounded by 30,000 crazed Cleveland Indians fanatics.<\/p>\n

Buffalo, NY
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

A worthwhile nickname for the 2024 eclipse might be the \u201cRenaissance Cities Eclipse\u201d as the path of totality happens to streak across wide swaths of former industrial towns\u2014including Buffalo \u2013 that are being rediscovered in the new economy. This city has the kind of architectural gems that make even Chicago a little jealous and just try not to be impressed by a stroll down Main Street at night. Buffalo<\/a> is also just a stone\u2019s throw from Niagara; book a boat tour<\/a> and watch the majestic Falls turn from day to night and back to day again!<\/p>\n

Rochester, NY
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"best\n

Two words: Public Market. This Rochester <\/a>institution just underwent an $8.5 million facelift and has been continuously operating since 1905. It\u2019s legendary for its more than 300 vendors offering everything from fruits, vegetables, meat and produce to specialty items, general merchandise and\u2014in 2024 at least\u2014eclipse glasses. Try viewing the eclipse from the vantage point of the pastoral Finger Lakes region just a short drive away. Better yet, get out on the water and see the eclipse from Lake Ontario.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you pretended you didn\u2019t care about Monday\u2019s solar eclipse, the truth is you probably didn\u2019t think to book a hotel room a year in advance or order a pair of eclipse glasses online (join the club). Well, sometimes lightning\u2014or rather the moon passing directly in front of the sun\u2014does strike twice and there\u2019s no […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":101,"featured_media":20530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[860,861,862],"class_list":["post-20518","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-city","tag-eclipse","tag-great-american-eclipse","tag-solar-eclipse"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n8 Cities with a Front Row Seat for the 2024 Eclipse | Travelocity.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Don't miss the next solar eclipse! 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