Riverside

Few cities in Iowa have a history as closely tied to Star Trek’s imagined future as Riverside. Set beside the English River in the rolling farmland southwest of Iowa City, this small community has embraced its designation as the future birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk. A monument marks the date given in the franchise—March 22, 2228—and the annual Trek Fest brings science-fiction fans together for themed events and local celebrations. Riverside’s identity combines an everyday Midwestern river town with an unexpectedly global pop-culture connection. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Riverside and southeastern Iowa relate to their surroundings.

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