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No countdown timers, no sold-out weekends, no FOMO — these ten permanent light installations are embedded into the cultural fabric of cities across America and waiting for you whenever you're ready. From a glowing infinity room in Virginia to a canyon of LED color in New York, this is your year-round bucket list for light art that actually stays put.
You don't need a flight to Reykjavik or a dog sled in Alaska to witness the aurora borealis. From the dark forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the wide-open skies of rural Montana, the northern lights are closer than most Americans realize — and the people who chase them are turning it into a full-blown lifestyle.
From sprawling desert dreamscapes to urban warehouse wonderlands, the US is absolutely packed with immersive light art experiences worth building a whole trip around. We rounded up ten of the most jaw-dropping illuminated installations you can actually walk into right now. Pack your bags — your eyes are going to thank you.