United States Real-World Locations

Explore real-life filming locations for your favorite movies, TV shows, and video games.

California

Home to Hollywood and the tech giants, California offers iconic filming locations from La La Land to Silicon Valley.

GTA V Real Life Locations

Visit Vinewood (Hollywood), Del Perro Pier (Santa Monica), and Sandy Shores (Salton Sea).

Transport: Car rental essential for full experience.
Best Time: Year-round; Spring/Fall for desert.
Tip: Visit Santa Monica Pier (Del Perro Pier).
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Hollywood Sign & Griffith Observatory
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Hollywood Sign & Griffith Observatory

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Santa Monica Pier (Del Perro Pier)
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Santa Monica Pier (Del Perro Pier)

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Salton Sea (Alamo Sea)
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Salton Sea (Alamo Sea)

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Star Wars Filming Locations

Visit Tatooine in Death Valley, the Redwood forests of Endor, and Galaxy's Edge.

Transport: Car rental essential for desert and forest locations.
Best Time: Fall to Spring (avoid Summer heat).
Tip: Visit Death Valley in cooler months.
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Death Valley National Park (Tatooine)
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Death Valley National Park (Tatooine)

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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Nevada

Explore the neon-lit streets of Las Vegas and the desert landscapes featured in Fallout: New Vegas and Ocean's Eleven.

Fallout Real Life Locations (New Vegas)

Explore the real Mojave Wasteland, including Goodsprings, Hoover Dam, and the Las Vegas Strip.

Transport: Car rental required.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Visit the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings (New Vegas).
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Las Vegas & Mojave Desert (New Vegas)
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Las Vegas & Mojave Desert (New Vegas)

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Arizona

Explore the stunning desert vistas and Route 66 landmarks seen in Cars and Little Miss Sunshine.

Star Wars Filming Locations (Yuma)

The Great Pit of Carkoon scenes were filmed in the Yuma Desert.

Transport: Car rental required.
Best Time: Winter or early Spring.
Tip: Best visited in cooler months.
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Buttercup Valley (Great Pit of Carkoon)
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Buttercup Valley (Great Pit of Carkoon)

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New Mexico

Trace the steps of Walter White in Breaking Bad and explore the alien landscapes of Roswell.

Breaking Bad Filming Locations

Key Albuquerque & New Mexico locations. See the full guide for routes and desert sites.

Transport: Fly into Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ); rent a car.
Best Time: Spring or Fall to avoid desert heat.
Tip: Take an official RV tour for the full experience.
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Walter White's House (Northeast Heights)
AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

Walter White's House (Northeast Heights)

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Jesse Pinkman's House
AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

Jesse Pinkman's House

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Los Pollos Hermanos (Twisters Restaurant)
South ValleyAlbuquerqueNew Mexico

Los Pollos Hermanos (Twisters Restaurant)

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A1A Car Wash
Northeast AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

A1A Car Wash

Breaking Bad
Saul Goodman's Office
Northeast AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

Saul Goodman's Office

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To'hajiilee Indian Reservation
West of AlbuquerqueNew Mexico

To'hajiilee Indian Reservation

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Wyoming

Experience the rugged beauty of the American West, featured in Yellowstone and Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

The Last of Us Real Life Locations (Jackson)

Visit the real Jackson, Wyoming, the key settlement for Joel and Ellie in Part II.

Transport: Car rental recommended.
Best Time: Winter (for game vibes) or Summer.
Tip: Visit the antler arches in Jackson Square.
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Jackson, Wyoming (Survivor Settlement)
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Jackson, Wyoming (Survivor Settlement)

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Georgia

Discover why Atlanta is the 'Hollywood of the South,' hosting productions like Stranger Things and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Stranger Things Filming Locations

Explore Hawkins, Indiana in real-life Georgia: Jackson (Downtown), Starcourt Mall, and the Quarry.

Transport: Car rental required.
Best Time: Fall (for the vibes).
Tip: Visit "Hawkins" town square in Jackson.
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Jackson, Georgia (Downtown Hawkins)
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Jackson, Georgia (Downtown Hawkins)

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Gwinnett Place Mall (Starcourt Mall)
DuluthGeorgia

Gwinnett Place Mall (Starcourt Mall)

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The Creel House
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The Creel House

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Avengers Filming Locations (Atlanta)

Atlanta is a major production hub for the MCU, standing in for many locations.

Transport: Car rental recommended.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Tour Trilith Studios in Atlanta.
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Atlanta, Georgia (Production Hub)
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Atlanta, Georgia (Production Hub)

Avengers

Ohio

Discover the Midwest charm and industrial backdrops used in The Avengers and Stranger Things.

Avengers Filming Locations (Cleveland)

Cleveland stood in for New York City during the filming of The Avengers (2012).

Transport: Car or Public Transit.
Best Time: Spring or Summer.
Tip: Visit Public Square (Loki scene).
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Cleveland, Ohio (Battle of New York Stand-In)
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Cleveland, Ohio (Battle of New York Stand-In)

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Pennsylvania

Explore the historic streets of Philadelphia and the rural settings of The Office and Rocky.

Rocky Filming Locations

Run up the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and visit the Italian Market.

Transport: Walking and public transit.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Run the "Rocky Steps" early morning.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art (The Rocky Steps)
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Philadelphia Museum of Art (The Rocky Steps)

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Italian Market
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Italian Market

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The Last of Us Real Life Locations (Pittsburgh)

Pittsburgh served as the inspiration and setting for the "Hunter City" chapter.

Transport: Walking and public transit.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Cross the yellow bridges.
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hunter City)
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hunter City)

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New York

From the Avengers Tower to Friends' apartment, New York City is the ultimate backdrop for comic book heroes and sitcom legends.

Avengers Filming Locations (NYC)

Visit the real landmarks that define the Battle of New York and Avengers Tower views.

Transport: Subway and walking.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Visit Grand Central Terminal.
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New York City (Avengers HQ & Battle Setting)
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New York City (Avengers HQ & Battle Setting)

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Ghostbusters Filming Locations

Visit the Hook & Ladder 8 Firehouse, NY Public Library, and Spook Central in NYC.

Transport: Subway and walking.
Best Time: Year-round; June for Ghostbusters Day.
Tip: Visit the Firehouse (active FDNY station).
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Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters Firehouse)
New York CityNew York

Hook & Ladder Company 8 (Ghostbusters Firehouse)

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New York Public Library
New York CityNew York

New York Public Library

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55 Central Park West (Dana’s Apartment)
New York CityNew York

55 Central Park West (Dana’s Apartment)

Ghostbusters

Massachusetts

Walk the historic streets of Boston and Cambridge, the setting for Good Will Hunting and The Social Network.

Fallout Real Life Locations (Boston)

Explore "The Commonwealth" – real Boston locations featured in Fallout 4.

Transport: Walking and public transit.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Walk the Freedom Trail.
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Boston, Massachusetts (The Commonwealth)
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Boston, Massachusetts (The Commonwealth)

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The Last of Us Real Life Locations (Boston)

The journey begins in the Boston Quarantine Zone. See the real city behind the game.

Transport: Walking and public transit.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Walk the North End.
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Boston, Massachusetts (Quarantine Zone)
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Boston, Massachusetts (Quarantine Zone)

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Washington, D.C.

Visit the political heart of the nation, featured in House of Cards, Forrest Gump, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Fallout Real Life Locations (D.C.)

Explore the "Capital Wasteland" – D.C. monuments and ruins from Fallout 3.

Transport: Metro and walking.
Best Time: Spring or Fall.
Tip: Explore the National Mall.
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Washington, D.C. (Capital Wasteland)
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Washington, D.C. (Capital Wasteland)

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