Future Birthplace of James T Kirk

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51 IA-22
Riverside, IA 52327

Roadside America is an online guide that showcases offbeat and unique tourist attractions across the United States and Canada, making it an essential resource for adventurous road trippers. The site features detailed maps and tips for exploring thousands of quirky landmarks, highlighting the unusual and amusing destinations that line the roads less traveled.

With a focus on captivating stories and distinctive sites, Roadside America invites travelers to discover fascinating roadside curiosities, such as the Plow in the Oak Park in Exira, Iowa. This whimsical attraction tells the tale of a burr oak tree that has enveloped a farm plow, captivating visitors with its blend of history and legend.

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Laura P.
7/12/2021

Awesome fun souvenir shop/museum at the future birthplace of Captain James T Kirk - they have many interesting exhibits and autographed photos, and the REAL Data's desk from Star Trek TNG....

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Steve A.
6/3/2023

Well it's just a stone marker, but it's a cute idea. Worth the visit for the selfie if you're a fan. The marker has been moved from where a lot of maps show it, but there are directional signs....

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Dan D.
8/1/2022

We were in Coralville, Iowa, so had to drive down here (30 minutes each way) to check out this quirky feature. In the last few years, they've moved things around, but are also better at pointing...

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Matt U.
7/5/2015

While I'm not a trekky, I can appreciate good fanfare when I see it! The future birth place of Captain Kirk is ironically behind a hair salon - perhaps it's why his hair remains...

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Ashley C.
7/10/2014

Is this super cheesy? Yes. Is it hidden behind a hair salon with a ramshackle garage directly behind it? Yes. Did we make an hour long detour to come here? Yes. Do we have any regrets? Absolutely...

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