TMC
11-08-2023, 10:02 PM
https://whatculture.com/trekculture/10-real-world-star-trek-locations-you-can-visit-2?rf=homepage
Because going back to the Grand Canyon really would be crazy.
BY JACK KIELY
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023
The clue's in the title. Star Trek has, by its very nature, not often been set on Earth. The 'strange new worlds' mandate of those opening monologues is the Styrofoam kitsch of an in-house alien planet, now the high-tech immersion of the ARwall. Comparatively little has been filmed on location, and that, until recently, has primarily been confined to Southern California (and not much outside of Los Angeles County), or as Wil Wheaton put it, "that sewage treatment plant that's really Starfleet Academy".
Nevertheless, when Star Trek has ventured out of the studio into the 'real world' for its TV and movie magic fakery, it has made for some of the most memorable moments in the show's history. Fresher air can mean fresh ideas. The novelty of being able to go take a look ourselves (if you don't mind flying that is) only adds to the enjoyment.
This list will focus mainly on locations in Star Trek that were used or referenced on screen as their real-world selves, with one or two (or three) exceptions to this self-imposed rule.
So, buckle up for some Tendi/Rutherford-level tourism! "Historical Bozeman" doesn't feature here, strictly speaking, but we hope you make a first contact with fun. No food or beverages on the ride!
Because going back to the Grand Canyon really would be crazy.
BY JACK KIELY
NOVEMBER 8TH, 2023
The clue's in the title. Star Trek has, by its very nature, not often been set on Earth. The 'strange new worlds' mandate of those opening monologues is the Styrofoam kitsch of an in-house alien planet, now the high-tech immersion of the ARwall. Comparatively little has been filmed on location, and that, until recently, has primarily been confined to Southern California (and not much outside of Los Angeles County), or as Wil Wheaton put it, "that sewage treatment plant that's really Starfleet Academy".
Nevertheless, when Star Trek has ventured out of the studio into the 'real world' for its TV and movie magic fakery, it has made for some of the most memorable moments in the show's history. Fresher air can mean fresh ideas. The novelty of being able to go take a look ourselves (if you don't mind flying that is) only adds to the enjoyment.
This list will focus mainly on locations in Star Trek that were used or referenced on screen as their real-world selves, with one or two (or three) exceptions to this self-imposed rule.
So, buckle up for some Tendi/Rutherford-level tourism! "Historical Bozeman" doesn't feature here, strictly speaking, but we hope you make a first contact with fun. No food or beverages on the ride!