Mall of America's New Virtual Reality Ride Will Take You Across the USA

Visitors to Mall of America in Minnesota soon will be able to see the entire country without ever stepping a foot outside. The complex announced that it is building a $20 million virtual reality ride called FlyOver America that takes people on a tour of American landmarks and scenery.

The attraction, slated to open next spring, suspends riders 10 to 25 feet in the air while footage captured from helicopter-mounted cameras is projected on a huge dome. Wafts of scents, mist and wind are also used for a "fully immersive experience," writes Twin Cities.com. A similar ride is already open in Vancouver called FlyOver Canada.

Let's just hope that New York in August and Minneapolis in February aren't stops on the tour.

Source: TravelPulse