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Take off on a thrilling flight across America. This epic series offers rare glimpses of our nation's most treasured landmarks, all seen from breathtaking heights. From busy cityscapes to quiet landscapes, we capture the history

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    Aerial America Season 2 Episode 8 - Maryland & Delaware
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Maryland & Delaware

    S2:E8

    Visit the birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner and explore the sites where Harriet Tubman, Babe Ruth and the DuPont family made their marks on American history. Maryland and Delaware are two small states of great historical significance. Highlighted by the great bays of the eastern seaboard: Chesapeake and Delaware, both states are defined by the legacies of their colonial pasts. This aerial journey reveals their giant stature in the history of America.

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  2. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 9 - Kansas
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Kansas

    S3:E9

    There's more to Kansas than its wide-open spaces and endless skies might indicate. It's where aviation pioneers took flight and civil rights heroes fought back. Where Laura Ingalls Wilder documented life on the prairie and a fictional young girl dreamed of a life "Over the Rainbow." It's also home of the first battle of the Civil War and the ongoing collegiate basketball war between Wildcats and Jayhawks. Enjoy this soaring tour through the Sunflower State.

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  3. Aerial America Season 7 Episode 9 - New England
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - New England

    S7:E9

    An aerial tour of New England spotlights its beauty and history.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Aerial America Season 7 Episode 8 - Trailblazers
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Trailblazers

    S7:E8

    A flyover tour of places made famous by influential men and women.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 1 - California
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - California

    S1:E1

    The Pacific Coast Highway of California offers spectacular views while traveling along the edge of American culture. Buckle up for a non-stop flight over the mansion William Randolph Hearst built, the town Clint Eastwood governed and the farmland where Marilyn Monroe once held the title of Miss Artichoke. We soar over beaches and wine country, across Big Sur redwoods, under the Golden Gate Bridge and into the heart and soul of this magnificent state.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 2 - Hawaii
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Hawaii

    S1:E2

    Join us on a non-stop journey by air over our nation's most exotic and breathtaking state. From lush green cliffs to black-sand beaches, from ancient ruins to modern city life, this aerial tour reveals the grandeur of the Aloha State. From Molokai to Maui, discover the stunning landscapes and astonishing stories of Hawaii's eight major islands without ever touching the ground.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 3 - Virginia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Virginia

    S1:E3

    It's been called the New World and the Old Dominion. It is the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents, and the legend of Pocahontas. It's the site of Williamsburg, perhaps the most ambitious history lesson in America. Virginia proudly celebrates its past without losing its sense of fun. Join us as we travel across a diverse and rugged landscape into the realm of pirates, the source of myths and the heart of American democracy.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 4 - Connecticut
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Connecticut

    S1:E4

    From sleeping giants to Captain Kidd's buried treasure, Connecticut isn't as quaint as you think. Join us on an aerial journey across a state rich in Native American legends, colonial history, and good old New England charm. This is where Mark Twain created some of fiction's greatest characters and where Benedict Arnold committed America's greatest act of treason. Savor the state's coastal blue waters and mountains ablaze with autumn colors, from a bird's-eye view.

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  9. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 8 - Rhode Island
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Rhode Island

    S1:E8

    This aerial journey is short on mileage but long on history. Known as the Ocean State, even though 60% of it is covered in woodland and parks, Rhode Island features 400 miles of tidal shorelines and is the sailing capital of the world. With an array of lighthouses and even more stories of rumrunners, pirates and captains of industry, this state represents our nation's progress and its excesses. See it from the sky and witness the East Coast?s tiny gleaming treasure.

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  10. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 1 - Maine
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Maine

    S2:E1

    Take a journey across distant isles, down rugged shores, and into the great wilderness seafarers once called "The Mainland." From Portland to Kennebunkport, Moosehead Lake to Casco Bay, this picturesque expedition offers a stunning bird's eye view of one of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast. See why the Pine Tree State has attracted sailors, artists, presidents, and robber barons for centuries. Discover how Maine's storied past, rich resources, and varied cast of characters have helped shape not just the state, but the nation.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 2 - Oregon
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Oregon

    S2:E2

    Individualistic, eccentric and freethinking: a mix that's intrinsically "Made in Oregon." These traits belong not just to the people of this diverse state, but also to the landscape itself. From Crater Lake to the High Cascades to the perilous Pacific coastline, this state is full of natural beauty. From Lewis and Clark's search for "land's end" to the thousands of emigrants who arrived via the Oregon Trail, the state has always attracted the adventurous type.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 10 - New York
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - New York

    S2:E10

    Take a memorable flight over a remarkable state, one rich with the stories of a nation that began long before European explorers discovered its mighty rivers. Explore New York's amazing beauty, from the roaring Niagara Falls to its stunning peaks and valleys, to a city full of abundant architectural heritage and infamous residents. Aerial New York tells the stories of expansive natural wonders, the city that never sleeps and the day we will never forget.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 2 - New Mexico
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - New Mexico

    S3:E2

    Georgia O'Keeffe once said, "If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life," and this aerial tour of the state will show you exactly why. Take flight over 121,000 square miles of timeless beauty and national treasures, from the Rio Grande, to adobe structures and dormant volcanoes. See what brought O'Keeffe to the Land of Enchantment, as well as Billy the Kid, the makers of the atomic bomb and perhaps even visitors from far away galaxies.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Aerial America Season 5 Episode 8 - Best Small Towns
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Best Small Towns

    S5:E8

    Smithsonian Magazine and Smithsonian Channel team up to take one of our signature series to even greater heights! Join us on a cross-country tour over our nation's most fascinating small towns, from Medora, North Dakota, where Teddy Roosevelt once sought solace, to Carmel, California, where Dirty Harry became mayor. This soaring journey shows the road less traveled is often the one best traveled, as only Aerial America can.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Aerial America Season 5 Episode 10 - Alaska's Call of the Wild
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Alaska's Call of the Wild

    S5:E10

    For centuries, thousands of adventurers have answered Alaska's "call of the wild," seeking thrills and fortunes in a state rife with postcard-perfect beauty... and lethal dangers. Take flight across ancient glaciers, rugged mountain ranges, primeval forests, and pristine waterways. Then discover how the state's unique charm has attracted bold visitors, from Russian fur traders to a young survivalist on a one-way trip "into the wild" to the thousands of dog sledders facing off in the "Last Great Race on Earth!"

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 1 - Washington D.C.
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Washington D.C.

    S6:E1

    Washington, DC, does not boast towering buildings, but its skyline still inspires awe through its history, purpose, and what happens inside its walls. Explore the Nation's Capital from above as we swoop over its monuments, memorials, historic neighborhoods, and beckoning waters. We celebrate a city of stately American symbols and turbulent history, including scandals, protests, assassinations, and battles that rocked it to its core. But through it all, D.C. has survived and thrived, proving itself a city worthy of the nation it represents.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 3 - New Jersey
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - New Jersey

    S6:E3

    New Jersey is one of America's 13 original states, and one of its most fascinating. It's where the nation's first industrial city was built, where some of Hollywood's biggest studios began, and where a brilliant inventor devised a way to light the world. We trace the Garden State's most dramatic historic moments, from Washington's fateful Delaware crossing to Hindenburg's fiery crash to Superstorm Sandy's furious attack. We also celebrate Jersey's quiet misty valleys, fields of plenty, miles of sunlit shores, and plucky, innovative spirit.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 4 - Indiana
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Indiana

    S6:E4

    "Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines" and prepare to be whisked away over Indiana's famous racetrack and the Golden Dome, vast cornfields and large quarries, and bustling metropolises and a city of ruins. Here in the Hoosier State, Abraham Lincoln became a man, basketball became an obsession, and the nation nearly doubled in one of the biggest land grabs in U.S. history. This aerial tour captures the beauty, spirit, and stories of Indiana as seen from above.

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  19. Aerial America Season 6 Episode 7 - Illinois
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Illinois

    S6:E7

    It's given us American icons as notorious as Al Capone and as heroic as Abraham Lincoln. It's where endless rows of corn blanket the fields and towering buildings touch the sky. The state of Illinois is full of awe-inspiring sights and captivating drama, and this aerial excursion explores it all. From the Great Fire of Chicago to the Great Migration that brought Muddy Waters and the blues up north, we visit the places and people that tell Illinois' powerful story.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Aerial America Season 7 Episode 12 - Northern California
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Northern California

    S7:E12

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  21. Aerial America Season 3 Episode 6 - Mississippi
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Mississippi

    S3:E6

    In Mississippi, culture and history run as deep as its mighty river. Soar over landmarks where Civil Rights movements were waged, Civil War battles were lost and the Blues were born. The Magnolia State is also a land of seductive landscapes and endless creativity, giving us literary geniuses such as William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams, plus musical legends Muddy Waters and Elvis. Take flight on this journey over a land of hospitality, beauty and complexity.

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  22. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 5 - Tennessee
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Tennessee

    S1:E5

    Travel from the Great Smoky Mountains to the Grand Olde Opry, from Elvis Presley's Graceland Mansion to a legendary whiskey distillery, Tennessee tells the story of America's expansion west and all the celebration and sadness that came with it. Join us as we soar high above the Volunteer State, journeying over the majestic Appalachian Mountains and the mighty Mississippi River, to see its natural beauty - rugged, inviting and infused with the spirit of a nation.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 6 - Vermont
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - Vermont

    S1:E6

    When Robert Frost penned "The Road Not Taken," he was writing about Vermont, and his poem captures the state's unscathed beauty and independent spirit. This state of freethinking and green living attracts all sorts, from artists like Norman Rockwell and the von Trapp family, to nature enthusiasts drawn to its hiking trails, ski slopes and autumn foliage. This aerial tour over the Green Mountain State captures the beauty and history of a state that chose its own path.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Aerial America Season 1 Episode 7 - Arkansas
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Arkansas

    S1:E7

    Embark on a journey over the land where settlers' westward journeys began and Bonnie and Clyde's crime spree ended. The Natural State is rich with the stories of brave pioneers, notorious desperadoes, and hanging judges. It's a state with great rivers, great battles and great promise, and the birthplace of Johnny Cash, Maya Angelou and Bill Clinton. Delve into America's wild interior, from the Mississippi River bottomlands to towering mountain peaks.

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  25. Aerial America Season 2 Episode 3 - South Carolina
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - South Carolina

    S2:E3

    The true spirit and rich history of the South are encapsulated in this first-class journey across the Palmetto State. From Fort Sumter, where the first shots of The War Between the States rang out, to Sullivan Island, the Ellis Island of Slaves, to the cypress swamp where freedom fighter Francis Marion helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War. Take flight on a journey that showcases American history, pristine beaches, colorful cities, and wild spaces.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Maryland & Delaware" is the best rated episode of "Aerial America". It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/28/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Kansas".