Captain Kirk's Cigars.

Captain Kirk's Cigars

Riverside, Iowa

Among the treasured artifacts in the Star Trek Voyage Home Museum -- which stands in Riverside, Iowa, the future birthplace of captain James T. Kirk -- is a showcase of relics from September 2004, when William Shatner (the original Captain Kirk) came to town. He said he was starring in a movie, "Invasion Iowa," but in fact he was filming a prank reality series for a cable channel. Riverside was upset when it discovered the truth, but Shatner was a good sport, donated $100,000 to the town, and all was forgiven.

Among the mementoes on display are a Shatner uncashed $4.00 check for coffee and doughnuts at the Kwik-N-EZ mini-mart; two cigars he smoked with Scotty Reggo, a local who chauffeured him around town; and a pair of flesh-colored briefs, autographed by Shatner, that were worn by a guy who ran around on camera pretending to be naked.

Also see: Star Trek Voyage Home Museum

Star Trek Voyage Home Museum

Address:: 361 E. 1st St., Riverside, IA
Directions:: US Hwy 218 exit 80. Drive west on Hwy 22/E. Hickory St. for 1.5 miles into town. As the road bends right you'll see the museum on the right; the USS Riverside is usually parked outside in the parking lot.
Hours:: Daily 12-4 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:: 319-648-2226
Admission:: Free
RA Rates:: Major Fun

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