Bare Dark Sky Observatory at Mayland Earth to Sky Park — Attraction in Bakersville

We hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Bare Dark Sky Observatory and it was absolutely magical! The setting is truly one-of-a-kind surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the brilliance of the night sky. Both the adults and kids were captivated from start to finish; it was such a unique and memorable way to celebrate together.

Our hosts, Sean and Amanda, went above and beyond to make the evening seamless and special. They were warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating, making sure every detail was perfect. The telescope viewing was a huge hit, and although the moon was too bright to see a lot of stars, we were still able to see the moon itself and Saturn!

It was the perfect mix of fun, wonder, and togetherness with an experience we’ll never forget. If you’re looking for a truly extraordinary venue or just want to experience the beauty of the cosmos, we can’t recommend the Bare Dark Sky Observatory enough! Be careful though, as the road up is quite narrow and made some of our out-of-town...

We purchased tickets to a viewing night at the observatory during the July new moon in hopes of seeing the Milky Way and other celestial wonders. Unfortunately, telescope viewing was rained out on the night we were there, but we were offered a planetarium show inside as an alternative, which we opted to do. The show was informative and interesting, and we were pleased with the show option as opposed to simply getting a refund. Our seven-year-old especially enjoyed the laser show add-on at the end of the program. The entire Burnsville area is a natural treasure, and we hope to return someday, so when we do, we hope to have a chance to return and finally see the night skies from the...

We purchased tickets to a viewing event in September for our son's birthday. The experience was amazing. We were able to clearly see the Milky Way just standing there along with The International Space Station fly by. They have two huge telescopes that they align with various ojects. We were able to see Saturn, Jupiter, several star clusters and nebulas. The two gentlemen did an excellent presentation and were very knowledgeable while engaging the group the entire time. They also have several pads set up if you would like to bring your own telescope but it is definitely worth buying tickets to a...