The bridge of the the Starship Enterprise, as photographed in the authentic replica of the 1960’s Star Trek television show’s set, that exists in Ticonderoga.
Admit it. You’ve always wanted to sit in the Captain’s chair on the Starship Enterprise. Well you can do just that and more when you visit the original Star Trek series tour located in Ticonderoga. If you’re looking for a great ‘rainy day” experience for the entire family, look no further than the authentic replica of the 1960’s Star Trek television show’s set. The short drive is well worth the trip. I had a chance to visit recently and the experience was fantastic. The tour is about an hour but it is well worth the price of admission.
The building is located in the central part of downtown Ticonderoga and has plenty of parking.
The tour is located at 112 Montcalm street which is very easy to find in downtown Ticonderoga. I had the privilege of meeting James Cawley who was responsible for bringing the idea to Ticonderoga. He began collecting props and costumes from the original series in 1997 and acquired the original TOS Enterprise blueprints from William Ware Theiss when he interned on Star Trek: The Next Generation as a professional costume maker.
You can’t miss the Galileo shuttle craft that is outside.
Mr. Cawley then spent 15 years researching, crafting and refining his set replicas alongside other dedicated fans and craftspeople. Pouring over stills and frame captures from TOS and sourcing vintage materials and antiques, Cawley ensured that even the smallest details were accurately and lovingly reproduced.
The character “Gorn” from the episode Arena.
I have to say, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was completely fascinated by the level of detail and how authentic the set appeared to the original. You really get to experience what the actors themselves experienced.
The hallway of the Enterprise is curved.
You are allowed to take still pictures and the smallest of details have been reproduced. While not giving too much of the tour away, basically every room that was filmed in the original series on the Enterprise has been reproduced.
“Sick Bay” is replicated down to the upholstery on the beds.
“Engineering” has an authentic replica of the warp drive.
I especially enjoyed the full display case of actual uniforms and “props” used on the show. Recorders, phasers and assorted other gadgets are available to be viewed.
Many original props from the show, including actual uniforms worn by the actors, are on display.
So, when you visit Huletts Landing, be sure to take a drive north and see the Star Trek Original Series tour. I think you’ll really enjoy it and you can sit in the captain’s chair yourself!
The show was produced by Desilu studios and a real camera from the show is in the lobby.
(All pictures in this post can be see in larger view by clicking on the picture.)