—Some people like to hop in a car to take a road trip across America, visiting as many landmarks as possible along the way. Since such a trek can take a while to complete, taking a flight across America might be a better option for some people. "Aerial America" takes viewers on such a flight, offering rare looks at some of the nation's best-loved landmarks from high in the sky. Cameras capture the history and pageantry of America as they zoom over busy cityscapes and quiet, rural lands. Many episodes focus on a specific state, showcasing highlights of the state's beauty, while others revolve around themes such as the best small towns and natural wonders found in the country.

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Season 172 of 75 Episodes

Zoom above, and below, some of the Golden State's greatest monuments.
A high-flying tour of Connecticut; exploring the safe harbors, buildings and rich maritime history; the home state of Mark Twain, PT Barnum and Katharine Hepburn; the exclusive Gold Coast, the Thimble Islands and the historic cities.
Taking an aerial tour of Virginia.
From battlefields where hundreds died to Beale Street where musical legends were born.
Northern state's green forests; red-painted barns and sugar maples.
An aerial view of Arkansas, where settlers' westward journeys began and the scene of Bonnie and Clyde's most serious crime; a view of the land of raging rivers, vast wilderness and legends of the Wild West.
A small state has a lot of history.
One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.
Oregon's Cascade Mountains; Columbia River waterway.
White sand beaches; Blue Ridge Mountains; Charleston's Rainbow Row.
A flight over Massachusetts explores the sites; the Bay State, from Martha's Vineyard to the Bambino's Curse, seen from the air.
The Empire State of the South; ancient Mound builders to the Cherokee Indians.
Home to some of America's highest mountains; Mount St. Helens.
Ancestral home of the Abenaki Indians; Henry David Thoreau's first book; Mount Monadnock; New Hampshire is seen from the air.
The birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner; sites Harriet Tubman, Babe Ruth and the DuPont family made their marks on history.
The Wright Brothers gave the state its slogan "First in Flight"; civil rights leaders in Greensboro; NASCAR.
Beauty of the Empire State; Central Park; tallest skyscrapers; mighty rivers; 17th century explorer Henry Hudson.
Louisiana's wetlands and underwater oil fields.
An aerial view of New Mexico; exploring its landscapes and landmarks, while revealing its many legends and secrets.
A flying tour of Michigan's cultural landmarks, including Motown, the Great Lakes, the automobile industry and more.
An aerial tour of Nevada; the state's deserts, ghost towns, neon cities and Hoover Dam; its history built on epic booms and busts.
Alpine valleys; Rocky Mountains; Denver's towering skyscrapers.
Mississippi from above; the state's unique beauty and history; mighty waters, ancient trails and the birth of the Delta Blues.
A high-flying tour of Pennsylvania.
An aerial tour of Florida's peninsula and panhandle celebrates the state's sights, unique history and lavish lifestyles.
An aerial tour of Kansas shows a state with varied landscapes, scenic areas and historical conflict sites.
Viewing Oklahoma from the sky reveals a state filled with tall-grass prairies and man-made wonders; the Dust Bowl, Tornado Alley and buffalo-filled plains; it also shows a history steeped in tragedy and devastation.
Vast cotton fields, Gulf coast beaches; famous Civil Rights marches; NASCAR's most dangerous track; steel factories.
A flight over Arizona explores the state's storied past, architectural achievements and landscapes, including America's natural wonder, the Grand Canyon.
Natural wonders, manmade marvels, hidden treasures and places of inspiration.
An aerial journey across Montana celebrates the Treasure State's adventure-filled history while showcasing its sprawling farms and rugged terrain.
An aerial journey over Ohio showcases the Buckeye State's autumnal vistas, majestic rivers, epic skyscrapers and battlegrounds.
A sky-high tour over Minnesota reveals the state's ancient, glacial landscapes and tells the stories of the pioneers who helped build the nation.
Great mountain ranges; coal-based economy.
A coast-to-coast aerial journey across America, visiting locations made famous by movies such as Rocky, Citizen Kane, Forrest Gump and others.
The Lone Star's rugged canyons, historic ranches and modern cities.
A view of Idaho from the air reveals a state filled with agricultural fields, lands untouched by human hands, and riches in the form of gold, ski resorts and spuds.
An aerial tour over Kentucky reveals a state of racetracks, country music highways, bourbon distilleries and a history of feuds and traditions.
An amazing aerial tour over Utah reveals a state full of otherworldly landscapes and landmarks, including a history steeped in Mormonism, pioneering tragedy, and Olympic glory.
A flight over North and South Dakota reveals the shared history and the vast differences of these sibling states.
An aerial exploration of Wyoming reveals the Cowboy State's controversial history while highlighting its breathtaking canyons and volcanic formations.
Soaring above the Cornhusker State's vast farms, towering spires, desolate badlands and gleaming cities.
A coast-to-coast aerial tour celebrates the best small towns in the United States and tells stories about the men and women who called them home.
The world's largest volcanic island; Iceland's landscapes, forged by fire and ice; a tour over Alaska, the residents it attracts and the wildlife that thrives in these unique surroundings.
A look at America's landmarks, including a view of bears catching clams in Alaska's rivers; a high-flying tour reveals Alaska's call of the wild spirit that has lured adventurers and dreamers north for centuries.
A cross-country flight over icy landscapes in Alaska's Denali, vast wetlands in Florida's Everglades, and over 100 million acres of badlands, deserts, and mountains.
A soaring tour over Washington, D.C. explores the unique landscape, rich history and colorful story of the Nation's Capital.
Tour the Wisconsin State Capitol and Milwaukee City Hall, once the tallest building in the world.
Explore the forests, shores, bridges and tunnels of one of American's 13 original states, New Jersey.
A flight over Indiana explores the Hoosier State's rich agriculture, busy highways and basketball legends; exploring the War Memorial and the Angel Mounds of the southwest.
A sky-high tour over Iowa explores its vast stretches of farmland, covered bridges and evolution from wilderness to statehood.
A flight over Missouri explores the Show Me State's towering monuments, mighty rivers and spectacular Ozarks.
A high-flying tour over Illinois; the Windy City, prairies and rivers; the state's dramatic history of great fires, crime and historic battles; Chicago's unique skyscrapers and the Lincoln Tomb.
Taking flight for a bird's eye tour of America's rivers, lakes and canals.
A tour over two U.S. territories, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
America's most remarkable natural wonders are explored including the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes and more.
An aerial tour over America's Great Plains tracks the prairies, farms, oilfields and wildlife.
A cross-country aerial journey over America's most majestic and unique roadside attractions.
A coast-to-coast tour over America's man-made structures, old and new; the Statue of Liberty and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The South's famous landmarks, historical milestones and unique culture.
An aerial tour over the places made famous by America's most influential men and women.
An aerial tour over New England captures its beauty while celebrating its rich history; from the Massachusetts harbors, where Americans rebelled against the British, to the autumn colors that blanket the mountains of Vermont.
A journey over America's western landscape featuring "wild" history and stories of colorful characters.
A soaring tour over Southern California explores the stunning beaches, vast deserts, sprawling city and unique culture.
A flight over Northern California explores ancient forests, timeless coasts, golden cities and the region's pioneering spirit.
An aerial tour of New York City, spanning the city's five boroughs, capturing man-made and natural wonders; revealing the ways its citizens live, work and play.
An aerial tour of the world's first national park showcases Yellowstone's diverse wildlife and rich history.
A day-long aerial tour of the New England city of Boston in Massachusetts; where Americans first rebelled against Britain by dumping chests of tea into the harbor and where rock band Aerosmith first made it big.
An aerial tour over Dallas and Fort Worth highlights the cities' differences while showcasing their shared contributions to the Texas narrative.
An aerial view of major cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Boston.
An aerial tour over America's coastlines explores the visual splendor and rich history of the nation's varied borders.
A cross-country flight over the nation's mountains, beaches and national parks; visiting other sites that attract adventurers and tourists.

The South's famous landmarks, historical milestones and unique culture.
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A coast-to-coast aerial tour celebrates the best small towns in the United States and tells stories about the men and women who called them home.
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A sweeping tour over popular destinations in America, including the Badlands, Nantucket, the National Mall and more.
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One of the most beautiful states on the Atlantic Coast.
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Taking an aerial tour of Virginia.
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A flight over Indiana explores the Hoosier State's rich agriculture, busy highways and basketball legends; exploring the War Memorial and the Angel Mounds of the southwest.
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Some people like to hop in a car to take a road trip across America, visiting as many landmarks as possible along the way. Since such a trek can take a while to complete, taking a flight across America might be a better option for some people. "Aerial America" takes viewers on such a flight, offering rare looks at some of the nation's best-loved landmarks from high in the sky. Cameras capture the history and pageantry of America as they zoom over busy cityscapes and quiet, rural lands. Many episodes focus on a specific state, showcasing highlights of the state's beauty, while others revolve around themes such as the best small towns and natural wonders found in the country.

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