# Geek Maps Must-See Sci-Fi Sights Around the U.S. in One Handy PDF By Bianca | Published 2009-09-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sci-fi-sights References: [spreeblick](http://www.spreeblick.com/2009/09/03/scifi-sightseeing-map/) From Captain Kirk’s future tombstone (dated March 22, 2228) to the ‘original’ vintage-style theatre from “The Blob” movie, this collection of sci-fi sights is a true geek’s delight. SciFi-Wire put together a PDF (obviously) map of geek-worthy places to visit they titled *68 must-see sci-fi sights around the U.S.* Check out our top 10 picks in the gallery above for some of what we consider the most crucial sci-fi sights for true devotees of all things nerdy. Featured here is the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, W.Va., the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Movie Theater From “The Blob” in Phoenixville, Pa, the headquarters of the Ghostbusters in Manhattan, the MiB Headquarters in Manhattan, the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the [American Museum of Natural History](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamine-yamal-x-american-eagle) in NYC, the birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk in Riverside, Iowa, the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in Seattle, The View Point Inn (featured in Twilight) in Corbett, Wash., Doc Brown’s 1955 House (Back to the Future) in Pasadena, Calif., Donnie Darko’s House in Long Beach, Calif., the Extraterrestrial Highway in Rachel, Nev. and the Dinosaur Monument in Dinosaur, Colo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geek Tourism:** The popularity of visiting sci-fi sights is creating opportunities for the tourism industry to develop specialized tours and experiences. - **Nostalgic Movie Tourism:** The interest in visiting iconic movie locations is inspiring the film industry to capitalize on the tourism potential by offering behind-the-scenes tours and immersive experiences. - **Fan-driven Cultural Heritage:** The fascination with sci-fi landmarks is leading to new ways for fans to explore and celebrate their favorite fictional worlds, presenting opportunities for the entertainment and merchandising industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can leverage geek tourism by creating travel packages tailored to sci-fi enthusiasts, including visits to the featured sights in the article. - **Film:** The film industry can tap into nostalgic movie tourism by partnering with location owners to offer guided tours and souvenirs associated with popular film landmarks. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on fan-driven cultural heritage by organizing conventions, museum exhibits, and events that bring together sci-fi enthusiasts to celebrate their favorite franchises. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [High-Fidelity Space Voyages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interstellar-arc.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-menu.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md) - [Sci-Fi Series-Inspired Rentable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byers-house.md) - [Space Exploration Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-center-houston.md) - [AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-universe.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md)