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Entertain the children
If you’re going to take your kids to see the eclipse, they’re going to need some entertainment. What’s better than an indoor water park, like the one at Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio? Close to the center line of the eclipse path, the spot is prime, and the viewing party will offer free wolf ears for kids and mooncakes for everyone. Family suites that include unlimited access to the park average about $330 per night. You can also find kid-friendly activities if you’re willing to take a trip back in time. Kinmundy Log Cabin Village in Kinmundy, Ill., will open its grounds to visitors from April 6 to 8, and while you won’t be able to stay in one of the 19th-century log cabins, you can explore them, with some inhabited by volunteers performing life pioneer. There will be a bonfire every night, and food trucks will be on site April 7 and 8. Camping and parking for three days is $150. At the Genesee Country Village & Museum in Mumford, NY, the third largest living museum in the United States, experience life as it existed in New York State from the 1790s to 1900. From April 5 to 7, you can attend a magical light show, write poetry on a celestial theme, and sample 19th century eclipse-themed snacks for $17. On the day of the eclipse, $250 will get you and a car full of friends to the viewing area; Individual tickets start at $55.
Pamper yourself
Add a little joy to your dazzle with the Moon Shadow package at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, which includes an opening reception, complimentary bottle of champagne and a screening party, with prices starting at $3,500 for a three-night stay for two people. Or how about a 15-day cruise through the Panama Canal — with the chance to witness the eclipse at sea near Cabo San Lucas, Mexico? Interior rooms are still available for $1,199 on the Emerald Princess, departing Los Angeles on April 5. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to hit the road in a luxury RV, which could be an asset if the weather turns sour and clear skies are a few hours’ drive away. Spot2Nite.com offers packages starting at $625 per night that combine RV rentals with camping sites from Texas to Ohio.
Fly the dark sky
The best thing about seeing the eclipse from a plane? “You don’t have to worry about the clouds because you are so far above them. And at 35,000 to 40,000 feet, you see the eclipse against a sky that is much clearer and more transparent than it would be at ground level,” said Joseph Rao, a fellow and guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium and an eclipse believer who has seen 13 totalities — five on a plane. . Delta Air Lines has advertised totality line flights from Austin (out of stock) and Dallas-Fort Worth to Detroit. Southwest Airlines (which is holding a contest to win seats) also offers scheduled flights along the route. Disadvantages of eclipse flights? “You experience the event in a somewhat sterile environment,” Mr. Rao said. Also, the angle of the sun in the sky at the time of totality may not align with the view from a typical airplane window, which could limit some passengers’ ability to see it unless the pilot tilts or sets a special course — as some did during the 2017 total eclipse.
Know Before You Go
Pay attention to the center line: When choosing a place to view the eclipse, remember that the closer you are to the center of the path, the longer the eclipse will last. When you plan your trip, consult an eclipse map for the best location.
Factor in traffic: In the United States, there are about 32 million people living along the eclipse’s path, and many others will be heading that way. Give yourself extra time.
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2024-03-06 12:23:06
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