How many of these places have you visited?
New York City, aka the greatest city in the world. Even Hollywood is in love with NYC, and if you’re a movie buff, you need to check out these places when you visit.
Central Park in, Well, Everything
Central Park has appeared in countless movies shot in new York. There’s Home Alone, Avengers, Elf, Marathon Man, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Enchanted, Kramer vs. Kramer…
If it’s a movie set in NYC, there’s a huge chance you’ll see Central Park in a few scenes.
The Ghostbusters’ Firehouse in Tribeca
The Ghostbusters’ Firehouse, also known as Hook & Ladder Company 8, located on North Moore Street in Tribeca, is a stunning example of Beaux-Arts design.
The building also holds a bittersweet historical significance. The firefighters responded to the tragedy of 9/11 but they lost some good folks out there. Now the street’s been renamed in their honor.
Katz’s Delicatessen from When Harry Met Sally
Katz’s on Houston Street is a living, breathing piece of New York, immortalized in When Harry Met Sally with the famous scene at the marked table. The unmistakable aroma of pastrami fills the air, and the deli has been a part of the city’s fabric since 1888.
The Sleepy Hollow Bridge in Tarrytown
The Sleepy Hollow Bridge in Tarrytown brings to life Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Surrounded by eerie dark trees, it becomes even more haunting in the winter, with the sound of crunching snow and the fresh scent of pine.
Nearby, the Old Dutch Church and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery add that extra layer of spooky, if you believe in myths.
The Statue of Liberty in the X Men
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and a major film star, having appeared in X-Men (2000) during a fierce battle against Magneto and Cloverfield, where her severed head crashes into the street, setting the stage for monster chaos.
Gifted by France in 1886, the landmark stands 305 feet tall with a narrow staircase that takes you up to the crown for a skyscraper view. To get there, ferry rides to Liberty Island depart from Battery Park and Liberty State Park.
Times Square’s Cinematic Cameos
Times Square, with its nonstop pulse, has been a backdrop for movies like Spider-Man, where Tobey Maguire swings through, and Vanilla Sky, depicting a hauntingly empty post-apocalyptic scene.
The Godfather in the St. Regis Hotel
The St. Regis Hotel on 55th Street is known for hosting memorable moments from The Godfather, especially the tense meetings held by Michael Corleone.
And inside? The King Cole Bar is where the Bloody Mary was born. Well, they call it the “Red Snapper” here, but you get it.
The bar also has a gorgeous mural by Maxfield Parrish, grand ballrooms, fancy chandeliers, and classic furnishings, a classic Al Pacino scene.
2013’s Great Gatsby in Old New York
Baz Luhrmann’s Great Gatsby brought several iconic New York locations on the big screen.
The Plaza Hotel at 750 Fifth Avenue, is a symbol of 1920s luxury, where Gatsby and Daisy first meet. Step inside, and you’re embraced with the same opulence that embodied the Roaring Twenties.
In another scene, the Queensboro Bridge connects Gatsby’s lavish world in West Egg to the city’s gritty side. The intersection of 1st Avenue and East 59th? That’s where Tom and Myrtle shared a pivotal moment.
The American Museum of Natural History from Night at the Museum
The American Museum of Natural History was the setting for Night at the Museum, although much of the film’s interiors were shot on sets.
Explore the real-life exhibits that inspired the movie, from the huge T. Rex skeleton and ancient artifacts to that unforgettable blue whale hanging from the ceiling.
The Action & Drama of the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building has been in over 250 films, including the 1933 King Kong version.
Then Sleepless in Seattle added a romantic twist with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan in the 90s. This 1454-foot giant offers killer views from the top.
On a clear day, you can spot Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, and the Hudson River. It’s pure magic, especially at sunset when the city lights start to twinkle.
Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel in The Warriors
Coney Island’s Wonder Wheel is forever tied to The Warriors (1979), where the gang had their first showdown under the lights.
Standing 150 feet tall, the wheel has been a central part of Coney Island’s amusement scene since 1920. It’s where the famous “Warriors, come out to play!” was first screened.
The smell of Nathan’s hot dogs and the sounds of carnival rides and crashing waves is pretty nostalgic.
Yonkers’ Untermyer Gardens from The Secret Garden
Featured in the 2020 adaptation of The Secret Garden, Untermyer Gardens expands into 43 acres of fountains and stonework in Yonkers.
Samuel Untermyer built the Walled Garden in the 1900s by tying in Persian and Italian architecture.
In winter, the bare trees and snow-covered paths are a quiet reprieve from all the holiday chaos. The gardens are also easy to get to, just off the Saw Mill Parkway, offering great views of the Hudson River.
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