From what I can find out. There are 4 observatories in the state. All are around 4 hours away sadly. Idk if any are open to the public but the distance removes any need to research further in that area. Thank you for the advice though.

Thank for the info, though I don't suspect there are that many in the area. Very sporadically populated, high poverty rural area. Would be great for star viewing though. Not a lot of light pollution.