I can only imagine what the night sky looked like before electricity.

Maybe I'll have to go to Antarctica.

There are a few websites that suggest or map areas where you can get a good view e.g. https://www.darkskymap.com/nightSkyBrightness

Lots of good spots in the Western US if you're up for a long drive

You can use the black map to find spots. Most likely there is one close to our city, "close" defined as within 2-3 hours of driving.