Here are some places where the world after dark offers truly spectacular experiences unavailable in daylight.
Good by day, better by night: 10 places to visit after dark - Seeing these architectural wonders at night, illuminated by the glow of lights, or under starlight, and devoid of crowds, is a whole new sight.
Best Places to See Nature After Dark - Some amazing things come alive only at night.
Experience Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ on This Beautiful Illuminated Bike Path - This spectacular bike path gets its luminescence from 50,000 glow-in-the-dark stones embedded in the ground.
Japan After Dark - Some of Japan's most beautiful sights are even better at night.
Night Dive With Manta Rays - Swim with these magical beasts in the most magical of settings: darkness. Experience such a dive with PBS Digitial Studios with this short video.
Best Places To See The Northern Lights - Want to add some aurora-spotting to your bucket list? Here's the best places to see the Northern Lights around the world. And, in you want to see similar beauty in the Southern Hemisphere, here's the Best Places To See The Southern Lights.
Great Places To Stargaze - See the stars, planets, and constellations as most people never see them anymore. The International Dark Sky Association has designated Dark Sky Parks, Reserves, Sanctuaries, and Communities where the night skies are visible. Check those places out here.
Sky Maps To Help You Stargaze - Get an interactive custom map (sky chart) of the night sky for your location at any date and time! You can also check out Google Sky and get another version of your local sky chart, as well as virtually tour planets, constellations, galaxies, and more!
Great After-Dark Adventures Around the World - Some more suggestions for unique nighttime adventures.