Millions of people will travel to a 120-mile-wide Path of Totality to experience the eerie wonderment of a total solar eclipse. But finding the best place to see the eclipse is more than just how long the totality will last and the chance of clouds. It’s also about finding an exciting destination to visit throughout the weekend.
Scientists, photographers, and avid eclipse chasers will head to southwest Texas for the longest duration of totality and the slightest chance of clouds. But no matter where you travel, you won’t see anything if clouds blanket the sky on Eclipse Day.
That’s why I think you should use the eclipse as an excuse to travel and not just travel for the eclipse.
This is a list of travel destinations in the Path of Totality. These are places where you can find things to do over the weekend and then find a place to watch the eclipse on Monday.
The best-case scenario is that you experience the eerie wonderment of a total solar eclipse after an exciting weekend exploring a great travel destination. And the worst-case scenario is that you spend an exciting weekend exploring a great travel destination.
So, where will you go?
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What is the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse?
A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking the sunlight and casting a shadow on the Earth. As the Earth, Moon, and Sun continue to move, the shadow sweeps across the Earth – called the Path of Totality.
Anyone in the Path of Totality experiences the eerie wonderment of Totality. Totality is the longest on the centerline of the eclipse. And for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, it’s the longest in southwest Texas.
The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse is on Monday, April 8. It will start with a partial eclipse just after 12 p.m. (CDT) in Texas, moving northwest to Maine, where it begins just after 3 p.m. (EDT).
How to Safely View a Total Solar Eclipse
The only time it’s safe to look at the Sun during a total solar eclipse is during Totality, when the Moon completely blocks the sunlight. But it’s critical to wear solar eclipse glasses or use solar filters while looking at the partial eclipse before and after Totality. These specially designed glasses and filters comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard, allowing only 0.0032% of light to pass through.
During the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, the American Astronomical Society found that Amazon was flooded with counterfeit solar eclipse glasses claiming to be compliant. The AAS compiled a list of verified suppliers of safe and compliant solar eclipse glasses to combat the dangerously fake glasses.
All my recommendations for solar eclipse glasses, solar binoculars, and solar telescopes below are made by suppliers verified by the American Astronomical Society.
Here are a few options for certified solar eclipse glasses:
- American Paper Optics Eclipser HD Glasses are stylish and sturdy for long uses.
- Rainbow Symphony offers a variety of options like Solar Eclipse Glasses, Wrap-Around Goggles, and Clip-On Solar Eclipse Glasses.
- You can buy cardboard framed glasses from American Paper Optics or Rainbow Symphony in a pinch.
Read More: Solar Eclipse Glasses, Binoculars, and Camera Filters for Safely Viewing a Total Solar Eclipse
How to Choose a Viewing Location
Photographers, scientists, and avid eclipse chasers will flock to southwest Texas to see the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. That’s because they are looking for the slightest chance of clouds, the longest duration of totality, and the easiest travel logistics. Their sole purpose for traveling is to view the eclipse. But they will see nothing if it’s cloudy on Eclipse Day.
That’s why I think you should use the eclipse as an excuse to travel and not just travel for the eclipse.
Instead of choosing a place based on the best eclipse conditions, choose an exciting travel destination that gives you something to do over the preceding weekend.
Here’s what I recommend you consider when choosing a viewing location:
- Travel destination. Does the place you want to visit have things to do, like local shopping, outdoor recreation, and great places to eat? If the destination has a tourism office, you’ll likely find things to do.
- Historical cloudiness and weather. AccuWeather says places in southwest Texas have the slightest chance of clouds in early April. The further north along the Path of Totality, the greater the chance of clouds. Places northeast of Illinois have the highest chance of clouds.
- Duration of Totality. The duration is longest along the Centerline in Texas. However, it’s only a minute shorter – and almost 3.5 minutes long – along the Centerline in Maine.
- Travel logistics. Fortunately, it’s remarkably easy to travel to almost any place in the Path of Totality.
Read More: How to Plan a Trip to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Essential Eclipse Articles
Browse these essential eclipse articles to learn more about planning a trip to see the eclipse, solar eclipse glasses and other things to pack, and how to find lodging for the eclipse.
Map of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
How to use this map | Click the icon in the top-left corner to open the Map Legend, then click on any of the legend items to display more information. If you have a Google account, click the (very faint) star at the end of the map’s name to save this map to your account, then access the map from your smartphone during your trip.
Best Places to See the Eclipse in the United States
32 million people live in the Path of Totality for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Even more astounding is that another 190 million people live within a three-hour drive of the path. Finding a great place to watch the eclipse is more than just seeking out the longest duration of totality – it’s also about where to stay and things to do during the preceding weekend.
Here’s the list of my recommendations for the best places to see the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in the United States.
Note About Eclipse Times
Times and durations can vary widely. For precise times while choosing a viewing location, use Xavier Jubier’s Interactive Map. Use the Solar Eclipse Timer app for precise times based on your location on Eclipse Day.
This list is in order by Start of Totality.
Amistad National Recreation Area in Texas
Partial Eclipse: 12:11 to 2:51 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:28:54 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 2 minutes 45 seconds
Amistad National Recreation Area is an oasis surrounded by a desert in southwest Texas. Watching the eclipse from a boat will be a thrilling experience as darkness descends on the landscape. Spend the night at one of the campgrounds and enjoy a weekend of outdoor recreation before watching the eclipse.
Read More: Best National Park Sites to View the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Hill Country State Natural Area in Texas
Partial Eclipse: 12:13 to 2:54 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:31:31 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 4 seconds
Find a viewing location for the eclipse in the 5,000-acre Hill Country State Natural Area. Explores dozens of hiking and horseback riding trails through rugged canyons and open prairies. You can enjoy peaceful spring camping if you don’t mind the primitive walk-in sites.
Read More: 10 Best State Parks to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Bandera, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:14 to 2:55 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:31:51 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 4 seconds
Bandera, Texas, is the “Cowboy Capital of the World.” Horseback riding, rodeos, and ranch tours are some cowboy-themed things to do with a weekend getaway. It’s also an excellent base camp for scenic driving tours in the Texas Hill Country. With over four minutes of totality, the “Total Solar Eclipse Bullseye” will be a peaceful place to enjoy the eclipse.
Read More: 27 Best Places to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Texas
Kerrville, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:14 to 2:55 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:32:07 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 25 seconds
Eclipse chasers in Kerrville, Texas, will enjoy one of the longest durations of totality of any destination in the U.S. Take a weekend to explore the scenic Guadalupe River and historic downtown. Learn more about how to experience totality on the Kerrville CVB eclipse page.
Read More: 27 Best Places to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Texas
Fredericksburg, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:15 to 2:56 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:32:58 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 24 seconds
German migrants founded Fredericksburg in the mid-1800s. So, it’s no wonder you’ll find authentic wiener schnitzel and bratwursts at the local restaurants. It’s one of the best places to spend the weekend before the eclipse, with dozens of wineries, boutique shops, and luxurious lodging throughout town. The town’s Eclipse Information Central has everything you need to plan a fantastic eclipse viewing getaway.
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park in Texas
Partial Eclipse: 12:15 to 2:56 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:33:25 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 12 seconds
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park preserves the 36th President’s Texas ranch and his final resting place. Visitors can explore his boyhood home, where Johnson lived from age five until his high school graduation, and take a guided tour of the Texas White House. The open fields of the ranch will be an excellent place to watch the total solar eclipse with over four minutes of totality.
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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area in Texas
Partial Eclipse: 12:16 to 2:56 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:33:27 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 25 seconds
Magical, mystical, and enchanted. Local legends aside, the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area could be one of the best places in Texas to see the total solar eclipse. A massive granite dome rises above the Texas Hill Country, giving eclipse chasers an unobstructed view of the big show. It’s about 15 miles north of Fredericksburg, so an easy drive there and back on Eclipse Day.
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Marble Falls, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:17 to 2:57 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:34:33 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 13 seconds
The Marble Falls downtown district sits adjacent to the Colorado River, offering a spectacular place to watch the solar eclipse. The walkable downtown features many local restaurants, art galleries, and shops to explore. It’s also a great place to stay while exploring Texas Hill Country outdoor adventures and wineries. Visit the Marble Falls Solar Eclipse page to learn about viewing parties and travel itineraries.
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Waco, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:20 to 3:00 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:38:02 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 11 seconds
With over four minutes of totality, Waco is going all in on eclipse viewing parties and events. Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco promises to be one of the best solar eclipse festivals in the country. Spend the preceding weekend exploring antique stores, wineries, and my favorite attraction – the Dr. Pepper Museum in the town where the soda concoction was invented.
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Hillsboro, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:21 to 3:01 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:38:43 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 23 seconds
Hillsboro will enjoy one of the longest durations of totality in Texas. With its location about halfway between Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, it promises to be a busy place on Eclipse Day. Arrive early and spend the weekend exploring the museums and gorgeously restored homes throughout downtown. Visit the town’s Eclipse 2024 page to learn more about viewing parties and things to do.
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Waxahachie, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:22 to 3:02 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:39:49 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 18 seconds
It will be too early for the “Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas” to be in full bloom, but that just gives you another reason to return to Waxahachie later. Sitting on the doorstep of Dallas, the compact downtown is filled with local restaurants and shops. The town is going big for the eclipse with three days of events.
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Dallas, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:23 to 3:02 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:40:43 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 3 minutes 51 seconds
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas, with a whopping 1.3 million residents. And Dallas is no exception to the saying, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” During a weekend visit, choose one of the city’s neighborhoods to explore and keep your itinerary localized to avoid the inevitable traffic jams. Visit the city’s solar eclipse page for details on viewing parties and events.
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Sulphur Springs, TX
Partial Eclipse: 12:25 to 3:04 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:42:59 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 21 seconds
Sulphur Springs is a small town in the northwest corner of Texas. The walkable downtown surrounding the gorgeous Hopkins County Courthouse is filled with local restaurants, antique stores, and boutique shops. Visit the Total Eclipse Sulphur Springs page to learn more about viewing parties and planning a trip.
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Cooper Lake State Park in Texas
Partial Eclipse: 12:25 to 3:05 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:43:13 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 18 seconds
About 15 miles north of Sulphur Springs, Cooper Lake State Park is one of the best places to watch the total solar eclipse across a peaceful lake. Doctors Creek on the north side of the lake has plenty of viewing locations along the lake’s shore. South Sulphur, on the south side of the lake, is a great place for spending the night with many waterfront campgrounds.
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Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas
Partial Eclipse: 12:32 to 3:09 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:49:19 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 3 minutes 54 seconds
Mount Magazine is the highest point in Arkansas at 2,753 feet, offering stunning vistas with a perfect view of the total solar eclipse. Mount Magazine Lodge is one of the most stunning places in the country to stay for the eclipse, sitting on the edge of a cliff with a perfect view for the eclipse. With outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and rock climbing, Mount Magazine State Park is a one-stop place for weekend fun and eclipse viewing.
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Hot Springs, AR
Partial Eclipse: 12:31 to 3:10 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:49:29 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 3 minutes 37 seconds
Hot Springs will be party central during the eclipse weekend with several viewing parties and festivals, including the Atlas Obscura Ecliptic Festival. The town’s most famous attraction is Hot Springs National Park, where several historic bathhouses over ancient thermal springs are preserved. With local restaurants, shops, and attractions within walking distance of comfortable lodging, Hot Springs is a one-stop destination for a fun-filled weekend.
Note: Although Hot Springs is a great place to view the eclipse, the tree-covered Hot Springs National Park is quite the opposite. Limited viewing locations and the potential for horrendous congestion place this park on the list of places to avoid during the total solar eclipse.
Read More: Guide to Atlas Obscura’s Ecliptic Festival in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Russellville, AR
Partial Eclipse: 12:33 to 3:10 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:50:06 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 12 seconds
With over four minutes of totality, Russellville is the best place in Arkansas to see the total solar eclipse. The surrounding Arkansas River Valley offers an abundance of outdoor recreation, like ATV trails, horseback riding, and hiking. Downtown features a few local restaurants, galleries, and shops. Visit the Eclipse Russellville page to learn more about viewing parties.
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Cape Girardeau, MO
Partial Eclipse: 12:41 to 3:17 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:58:22 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 6 seconds
Cape Girardeau has a gorgeous downtown along the Mississippi River in Missouri. It’s a great place for exploring local history, enjoying delicious local food, and relaxing with spectacular views of the Mighty Mississippi. Visit the city’s eclipse information page to learn more about viewing parties and booking lodging.
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Perryville, MO
Partial Eclipse: 12:42 to 3:17 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:58:27 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 3 minutes 47 seconds
Perryville is the county seat of Perry County, a rural area about sixty miles south of St. Louis. The small downtown surrounds the towering courthouse and features many local restaurants and shops. It’s also a great place to stay while exploring barn quilt driving trails in the countryside. Visit the town’s Great North American Eclipse page to learn about viewing parties nationwide.
Read More: 10 Best Places to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Missouri
Carbondale, IL
Partial Eclipse: 12:43 to 3:18 p.m. (CDT)
Start of Totality: 1:59:16 p.m. (CDT)
Duration of Totality: 4 minutes 8 seconds
Carbondale has the distinction of being the point where the 2017 and 2024 Total Solar Eclipses cross. Southern Illinois’s “big city” will experience over four minutes of totality in 2024. Spend the weekend before the eclipse exploring the wineries, outdoor adventures, and scenic drives in Jackson County. Then, explore the booming downtown area, where you’ll find local restaurants and shopping. Visit the Carbondale Eclipse page to learn more about viewing parties and festivals.
Read More: 4 Best Places to See the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Illinois
How to Get to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
Do you prefer traveling by plane, train, or automobile? However you like to travel, there are many great options for getting to your destination for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse.
Traveling with Amtrak
There are 11 Amtrak routes with 38 stations in the Path of Totality. These routes connect to Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans, and Washington – offering a chance to easily travel from almost anywhere in the country to the eclipse.
Traveling by train certainly has some advantages. You won’t have to deal with congested traffic on the highways or find parking at the viewing location. You’ll have to wade through the least number of fellow travelers at the stations. And you can enjoy the gorgeous scenery in Viewliner cars.
However, traveling by train does come with a few disadvantages. Amtrak has a notorious reputation for delayed trains – do not plan to travel by train on Monday. There are also far fewer trains scheduled than any other transportation, which means fewer available seats. And the cost of traveling by Amtrak is frequently higher than flying or driving.
Here’s a list of Amtrak routes with stations in the Path of Totality during the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse:
- Capitol Limited
- Cardinal
- City of New Orleans
- Empire Service
- Heartland Flyer
- Illinois Service
- Lake Shore Limited
- Maple Leaf
- Sunset Limited
- Texas Eagle
- Vermonter
The best Amtrak routes to travel for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse are the Lakeshore Limited and Texas Eagle.
Traveling into Airports
There are 15 international, 1 national, and 10 regional airports in the Path of Totality. These airports offer countless connections around the world for an easy flight to the eclipse.
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Flying is a great way to travel for the eclipse because you bypass the congested highways and don’t have to deal with finding parking. It’s a better option than the train because flights are more flexible to sudden increases in air travelers.
International airports are typically larger than domestic airports because they must have customs and border control facilities for passengers flying between countries. These airports offer the most amenities, carriers, and flights.
There are 15 international airports in the path of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse:
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
- Frederick Douglas Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
- Massena International Airport (MSS)
- Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG)
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV)
- Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)
- Presque Isle International Airport (PQI)
- San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
- Watertown International Airport (ART)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the best to fly into for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. Although the Time of Totality is shorter than other places near the centerline of the eclipse, the Dallas – Fort Worth area features a few solar eclipse festivals and plenty of other things to do.
National airports are sometimes as large as international airports, with nearly as many passengers, but only serve domestic flights between metropolitan areas. Bill and Hilary Clinton National Airport (LIT) in Little Rock, Arkansas, is the only national airport in the Path of Totality. Although Little Rock has a shorter duration of Totality and a high chance of clouds on Eclipse Day, it’s still a good place to visit for the eclipse.
Regional airports connect smaller metropolitan areas to the national aviation network. These airports typically have few amenities or carriers but can easily connect passengers with larger airports.
There are 10 regional airports in the path of the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse:
- Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)
- Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
- Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
- Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL)
- Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
- Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
- Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK)
- Tyler Pounds Regional Airport (TYR)
- Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
Waco Regional Airport is an excellent airport to fly into for the eclipse. It’s easy to fly into the airport with connecting flights to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The airport is about five miles from Waco, a city hosting many events and festivals on Eclipse Day.
Traveling by Car
It’s easy to drive to the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse with dozens of interstate highways crisscrossing the Path of Totality. Interstates 10, 40, 70, 80, and 90 cross the nation through the eclipse path, connecting almost every state with viewing destinations.
But since most people traveling for the eclipse will travel by car, it will become increasingly difficult the closer the Eclipse Day. Friday evening and Saturday morning are the best times to drive to your destination before the eclipse, and Tuesday is the best day to drive out.
On Eclipse Day, plan for the driving time to be 2-3 times longer than a typical day. If you plan to spend the night before somewhere outside the Path of Totality, be ready to leave early to account for heavy traffic congestion. You can avoid much of the congestion after the eclipse if you wait about 2-3 hours before leaving your viewing location.
Things to Pack for Eclipse Day
Neatly folding your clothes into packing cubes and grabbing your travel tech bag is a good start to packing for any trip. But packing for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse isn’t like packing for a typical weekend getaway. It’s more like going to an outdoor concert that requires safety equipment.
Here are my suggestions for essential safety gear, chairs, power banks, outdoor games, and apps for seeing a total solar eclipse.
There are only 3 essential things to pack for a solar eclipse:
- ISO 12312-2 certified solar eclipse glasses. American Paper Optics Eclipser HD Glasses are stylish and sturdy for long uses. Rainbow Symphony offers a variety of options like Solar Eclipse Glasses, Wrap-Around Goggles, and Clip-On Solar Eclipse Glasses. You can buy cardboard framed glasses from American Paper Optics or Rainbow Symphony in a pinch.
- The Solar Eclipse Timer. The Solar Eclipse Timer app for iOS and Android provides audible notifications and countdowns to the key moments of the total solar eclipse.
- A comfortable chair. The Coleman Portable Camping Chair is the standard go-to for collapsible quad chairs, and the Coleman Big-N-Tall Quad Chair is slightly bigger and offers a higher seating capacity. The Helinox Chair Zero remarkably weighs just 8 pounds but supports 265 pounds. The Snow Peak Low Beach Chair folds into a storage bag and features a durable canvas material.
A quasi-essential thing to pack is a good power bank to keep your smartphone charged throughout the day. Some of these power banks have enough capacity to keep multiple devices charged:
- The Anker PowerCore III is a versatile power bank for Apple and Android phones. What I love most about this power bank is the wireless 10W Qi charger – simply set a compatible phone on top of the power bank, and it’s charging. There is no need to carry a charging cable. But the power bank also has an 18W USB-C and 15W USB-A port for additional charging options.
- The Anker Magnetic Battery only works with Apple MagSafe iPhones, but Wired
- wrote an article about adapting MagSafe products for Android phones. This power bank features a wireless MagSafe charger with an integrated stand – perfect for setting the phone upright to see the timer on Eclipse Day.
- The Anker Prime 20,000 mAh Power Bank is perfect for charging multiple devices on Eclipse Day. The hefty power bank features two 100W USB-C ports and a 65W USB-A port with a max 200W simultaneous charging capacity.
After packing the essentials for comfort, safety, and power, how about packing a few extra things for entertainment? Take one of these outdoor games for hours of fun while watching the partial eclipse slowly inch across the sky:
- This GoSports Cornhole Set features a solid wood design and includes a hefty carrying case for easy travel.
- The GoSports Left Center Right Giant Dice Game is a recreation of my favorite travel game. This set includes 3.5” wooden dice, giant tokens, and a carrying bag.
- If you’ve played Yahtzee, you’ll understand how Farkle works. The GoSports Giant Wooden Playing Dice Set has 3.5” wooden dice and a dry-erase board for keeping score.
- If you can find a solid playing surface like a picnic table or concrete pad, then you’ll love having the GoSports Giant Wooden Tower Game. It’s an outdoor-sized version of Jenga! The set includes a dry-erase scoreboard and a carrying case.
- The GoSports Regulation Bocce Set is a great game that requires little effort. The set comes with a premium carry case.
Finally, consider downloading some or all these apps that will be extremely useful during Eclipse Day:
- AccuWeather is my favorite app for tracking weather. The app is typically accurate and easy to use and has some great features you might find useful. Download on iOS or Android.
- If you insist on capturing eclipse photos with your smartphone, get the Camera+ 2 app. It’s one of the best camera apps, with many features and settings for getting the most out of your smartphone camera. Download on iOS or Android.
- Google Maps will be invaluable for spotting congested highways and finding alternate routes after watching the eclipse. It’s also a great tool to help you find public transportation to and from your viewing location. Download on iOS or Android.
