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Well this is fun! I never knew that ST4 caused a stir for the aquarium..people wanted to see the whale tank!


http://www.ehow.com/how_2259466_star-trek-crosscountry-road-trip.html

How to plan a cross-country Star Trek trip You may not be able to visit the planet Vulcan or sail through space on the Starship Enterprise, but you can use your love of Star Trek to plan a fun cross-country road trip.

Plan to start your cross-country road trip in Monterey, California where you’ll want to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is home to an astonishing 35,000 plants and animals. This incredible aquarium appeared in the 1986 film, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, where it was known as the 'Sausalito Cetacean Institute' in Sausalito. In the movie, the aquarium housed two humpback whales. This, of course, stirred up a bit of controversy when tourists visited the real Monterey Bay Aquarium wanting to see the whales when in fact no such whale tank existed (except through movie magic). Step2
Make your next stop Seattle, Washington for a tour of the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. This fantastic museum pays homage to top science fiction writers, artists, filmmakers and publishers, including Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry. It’s a must-stop on your Star Trek road trip.
Step3
Head east to Las Vegas, Nevada for Star Trek: The Experience. Located at the Las Vegas Hilton, Star Trek: The Experience features rides, interactive experiences, a museum featuring the world’s largest collection of Star Trek props and costumes, a themed restaurant and bar, and plenty of shopping. And if you’re feeling really adventurous—and want to get married—you can even have a Star Trek themed wedding on the Bridge of the USS Enterprise.
Step4
Plan to make your next stop Riverside, Iowa, future birthplace of James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise. Kirk will be born in Riverside on March 22, 2228, over two hundred years from now, but that hasn’t stopped fans from visiting this small town for a little slice of Star Trek future history. Every summer, the town hosts Trek Fest, a Star Trek-themed festival complete with a parade, pet shows, costume contests, games, and talent shows.
Step5
Make Washington, D.C. the last stop on your road trip. You’ll want to visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Museum Store for a look at the original model for the USS Enterprise.
Step6
Go online, map out each destination in order, book nearby hotels then hit the road to enjoy an out-of-this-world Star Trek cross-country road trip.
 
Well this is fun! I never knew that ST4 caused a stir for the aquarium..people wanted to see the whale tank!


http://www.ehow.com/how_2259466_star-trek-crosscountry-road-trip.html

How to plan a cross-country Star Trek trip You may not be able to visit the planet Vulcan or sail through space on the Starship Enterprise, but you can use your love of Star Trek to plan a fun cross-country road trip.

Plan to start your cross-country road trip in Monterey, California where you’ll want to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which is home to an astonishing 35,000 plants and animals. This incredible aquarium appeared in the 1986 film, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, where it was known as the 'Sausalito Cetacean Institute' in Sausalito. In the movie, the aquarium housed two humpback whales. This, of course, stirred up a bit of controversy when tourists visited the real Monterey Bay Aquarium wanting to see the whales when in fact no such whale tank existed (except through movie magic). Step2
Make your next stop Seattle, Washington for a tour of the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. This fantastic museum pays homage to top science fiction writers, artists, filmmakers and publishers, including Star Trek producer Gene Roddenberry. It’s a must-stop on your Star Trek road trip.
Step3
Head east to Las Vegas, Nevada for Star Trek: The Experience. Located at the Las Vegas Hilton, Star Trek: The Experience features rides, interactive experiences, a museum featuring the world’s largest collection of Star Trek props and costumes, a themed restaurant and bar, and plenty of shopping. And if you’re feeling really adventurous—and want to get married—you can even have a Star Trek themed wedding on the Bridge of the USS Enterprise.
Step4
Plan to make your next stop Riverside, Iowa, future birthplace of James T. Kirk, Captain of the USS Enterprise. Kirk will be born in Riverside on March 22, 2228, over two hundred years from now, but that hasn’t stopped fans from visiting this small town for a little slice of Star Trek future history. Every summer, the town hosts Trek Fest, a Star Trek-themed festival complete with a parade, pet shows, costume contests, games, and talent shows.
Step5
Make Washington, D.C. the last stop on your road trip. You’ll want to visit the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Museum Store for a look at the original model for the USS Enterprise.
Step6
Go online, map out each destination in order, book nearby hotels then hit the road to enjoy an out-of-this-world Star Trek cross-country road trip.

:wtf: No Bozeman, Mont.?!
 
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