New York City – a place of strength and vibrant energy, home to more than 8 million people – is widely considered one of the greatest cities in the world.
Its rich history and culture have also provided the backdrop for some unforgettable moments in film and television. Of the classics like Taxi driver and When Harry met Sally… To newer titles such as Love Story, Top 2 Lowest and Does this thing exist? Many productions are filmed in iconic locations throughout the city, making New York a character unto itself.
This list won’t include every movie or TV series filmed in every location (because you’ll probably never stop reading), but instead highlights one title where the location left a big impression. Read on to find out what made the cut, listed alphabetically, with filming locations provided for each entry. Use it to plan your next trip to the Big Apple — or simply play tourist for a day. (This story was first published on December 26 and has been updated to include new items.)
American Museum of Natural History
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200 Central Park W
New York, NY 10024Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the American Museum of Natural History is a natural history museum that houses more than 30 million specimens and objects. The most popular exhibits are a model of a blue whale and the skeleton of a Tyrannosaurus rex, the latter of which inspired the world’s largest tyrannosaurus. Night at the museum Movies starring Ben Stiller. In the movies, the dinosaur – nicknamed “Rexy” – comes back to life at night. While the Rixy scenes were filmed on a soundstage, the exterior shots of the museum were filmed on location.
Brooklyn Bridge
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Brooklyn side entrance
Tillary Street and Adams StreetManhattan side entrance
Park Row and Center StreetOfficially opened in 1883, across the East River, the Brooklyn Bridge was the first bridge to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn, and as the original steel-wire suspension bridge, it became a symbol of New York City’s ambition. Footpaths can be accessed from both sides (mentioned above). Spike Lee’s latest movies, highest 2 lowest, Which brings the director together with Denzel Washington next malcolm x, He filmed a scene on the bridge that the Washington music mogul’s character walks across while grappling with a moral conflict.
Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in Central Park
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The middle of the park is on 72nd Street, near Cross Drive
In the heart of Central Park is Bethesda Terrace, a popular gathering place for visitors to enjoy views of the mall (see above) and the lake with paddle boats (see above). Its driveway, with its detailed tiles, is located along the walkway below the terrace. In its center is the “Water Angel” fountain, making it one of the most attractive sites in the park.
Arch Bridge in Central Park
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The middle of the park is on 74th Street, west of Bethesda Terrace
Located in the middle of Central Park, Bow Bridge offers views of the park’s lake and rowboats, as well as the surrounding skyline, including San Remo – a residential building with twin towers. The Victorian-era design of the bridge makes it an ideal place to take photos while strolling through the park. In a pivotal scene from Uptown girls (2003), Molly (Brittany Murphy), overwhelmed with shock, jumps from a bridge into the lake below. Although Murphy did not do the job herself, she filmed the scene on the real location.
Rowing boats in Central Park
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E. 72nd Street and Park Drive North
New York, NY 10021Paddle boats can be rented at the Central Park Boathouse on the east side of the park’s lake, with excursions offered April through October, weather permitting. The attraction appeared briefly in the 2007 Disney film fascinated. In the musical “That’s How You Know,” Amy Adams’ character Giselle takes Patrick Dempsey’s Robert on a tour around the park — including a moment in rowboats — to teach him how to recognize true love.
Central Park in the mall
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In the middle of the park, from 66th Street to 72nd Street, leading to Bethesda Terrace
The Mall at Central Park is a scenic park approaching Bethesda Terrace. The sweeping tree canopy makes it one of the most scenic spots in the park, especially in the fall. Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes filmed a scene there for the 2002 romantic comedy Maid in Manhattanwhere their characters wander around and get to know each other.
Chrysler Building
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405 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10174One of the most recognizable buildings in the world and a major part of the New York City skyline, the Chrysler Building is a silvery Art Deco skyscraper in Midtown East Manhattan that officially opened in 1930. It has been featured in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), with enhanced digital effects used to display Silver Surfer.
Citi Field
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41 Sèvres Road
Flushing, NY 11368Citi Field, home of the MLB New York Mets in Queens, New York, also hosts concerts and festivals and features the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, a tribute to the legendary Brooklyn Dodgers player and the first black player in the MLB. By Darren Aronofsky Catch theftA chase scene with Austin Butler and Matt Smith was filmed at the Mets-Willits Point subway station and outside Citi Field, although the stadium was digitally altered to resemble Shea Stadium, its predecessor, as the film is set in the 1990s and Citi Field did not open until 2009. While the Citi Field logo does not appear in the film itself, it is used in still images for the film.
Comedy Cellar
Photo credit: Jason McDonald/Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection location:
117 McDougal Street
New York, NY 10012Opened in 1981, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club is known as the “Harvard of Comedy Clubs” for the top talent that performs there. Comedians like Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Louis CK, Jeff Ross, and Jon Stewart got their start at the club. In Bradley Cooper Is this thing running? (2025), Will Arnett’s character turns to stand-up to deal with a divorce. The film’s scenes were filmed at the Comedy Cellar, and Arnett prepared the performance for six weeks.
Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk
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Corbin Place to W 37th Street.
Coney Island Boardwalk
Brooklyn, New York 11224In Brooklyn’s Coney Island neighborhood is the Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk, a three-mile stretch of sand lined with classic rides like Twister, the Wonder Wheel, and Skydiving. Academy Award winner Sean Baker Anura (2024) Several 35mm scenes were filmed here including key moments where Annie (Mickey Madison) searches for her fiancé, Evan (Mark Edelstein).
Almasa area
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W. 47th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues
The center of the world diamond and jewelry trade is located in midtown Manhattan on 47th Street, between Fifth Avenue And the sixth. It is known for its wide selection of diamonds, gemstones and jewellery, often at more competitive prices than traditional retailers. In the 2019 thriller from the Safdie brothers Uncut gemstonesAdam Sandler’s character, Howard, works as a jeweler here, and the production was filmed on location to capture the authentic atmosphere of the area.
Empire State Building
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20 W 34th Street
New York, NY 10118Observatory Visitor Entrance – 20 West 34th Street
One of New York’s top attractions is the Empire State Building – often called the world’s most famous skyscraper – and offers panoramic views of the city from its observation decks. He has appeared in countless films and TV shows, but his most famous moment comes from the classic 1933 film King Kongwhen the giant ape climbs to the top to escape his captors and protect Ann Darrow. While the scene was clearly fictional, it has long been associated with the landmark, which helped turn the building into a movie star. The Empire State Building was also only two years old when the movie was released.
FAO Schwartz
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30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111FAO Schwartz, the oldest toy store in the United States, is famous for its famous floor piano featured in the 1988 film. bigWhere Tom Hanks’ character, Josh, dances and plays on it. The film was filmed at the New York location on Fifth Avenue, which closed in 2015. However, the brand returned in 2018 with a new store at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
Firefighting company, hook and ladder 8
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14 N Moore St
New York, NY 10013Who will you call? Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), rebooted in 2016 and Ghostbusters: The Frozen Empire (2024) all feature the FDNY Hook & Ladder Company 8. The real-life firehouse is located in the Tribeca neighborhood of lower Manhattan, serving as the headquarters for the Ghostbusters in the franchise.
Flatiron Building
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175 Fifth Avenue.
New York, NY 10010Completed in 1902, the Flatiron Building is one of New York City’s oldest skyscrapers and a symbol of the city’s architectural ambition. The triangle-shaped landmark in the Flatiron District is currently being converted from offices into luxury apartments, and is expected to be completed by late 2026, according to New York Times. It also appeared as a background in the 2004 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen film New York minuteWhich follows the twins’ chaotic day in the city.
Apartment “Friends”.
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90 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014In Greenwich Village, at the corner of Grove Street, is the apartment building featured on NBC friends. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Monica (Courteney Cox), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Ross (David Schwimmer) have all lived there at some point. However, only exterior shots were filmed on location. The indoor scenes of the friends hanging out on a sound stage were filmed at Warner Bros. Studios. In Los Angeles.
Grand Central Station
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89 E 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017Grand Central Station is a hub used by millions of passengers to travel by train. It’s also a popular meeting place, with famous shopping, restaurants and Beaux Arts-style architecture, including the famous four-faced Tiffany clock. The main lobby was used as a filming location for the penultimate episode of the drama series The wonderful Mrs. MaiselWhere Miriam (Rachel Brosnahan) and Susie (Alex Borstein) argue.
Hearst Tower
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300 W 57th Street
New York, NY 10019One of the city’s most distinctive skyscrapers, known for its stunning glass architecture, the Hearst Tower was designed by Norman Foster and opened in 2006. It serves as the headquarters of Hearst Communications – publisher of magazines such as Universality, Harper’s Bazaar, deer and Respected – Which makes it a fun stop for fans of its brands. Inside the main lobby are the building’s famous escalators, which appear as the Oscorp Industries lobby Amazing Spider-Man (2012), starring Andrew Garfield.
Chelsea Hotel
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222 West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011The historic Chelsea Hotel has been part of the neighborhood since the 19th century, first as a co-op before becoming a hotel in 1905. It later became a hub for artists such as Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Arthur Miller and Patti Smith. After closing for major renovations in 2011, it reopened in 2022. As with many New York City productions, only the exterior was used for filming, including the Oscar-nominated Bob Dylan biopic. Completely anonymous (2024), starring Timothée Chalamet.
JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s apartment
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20 North Moore Street
New York, NY 10013In Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, JFK Jr. and his wife, fashion expert Carolyn Bessette, lived on the top floor of this apartment building from their marriage in 1996 until their tragic deaths in a plane crash in 1999. Photographers often waited outside to photograph them, and after their wedding, John addressed the photographers, asking them to respect his wife’s privacy. They didn’t, and those moments were captured in Ryan Murphy’s FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Bissette..
Joker stairs
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W Staircase on 167th Street, which connects Shakespeare Street and Anderson Street
1165 Shakespeare Street.
Bronx, New York 10452Although it may seem like just a staircase, the steps in the Bronx in New York City became an important part of cinema history in 2019. joker, It marks a turning point for Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) as he sheds his shy self and fully embraces the madness and confidence of becoming the Joker. The sequence shows the iconic comic book villain dancing down the stairs, a performance that won Phoenix the Academy Award for Best Actor in 2020.
Katz Canned Foods
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205 E. Houston Street
New York, NY 10002Located in the heart of the Lower East Side, this popular Jewish restaurant serves up one of the best pastrami sandwiches in the city, along with other menu favorites. Inside, the walls are lined with photos of celebrity visitors, made more famous after the late director Rob Reiner filmed the memorable “I’ll Have What She’s Got” scene from the movie I’ll Have What She’s Got. When Harry Met Sally (1989) Here starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.
Pro tip: Try to avoid visiting on weekends – lines often go out the door and down the block.
Logos library
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1575 York Ave.
New York, NY 10028Logos Bookstore on the Upper East Side is the real-life inspiration for the fictional “Mooney’s Bookstore” in the thriller series YouWhere the protagonist Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) works. In both the first and last seasons of the Netflix show, the store’s interior and exterior scenes were filmed at Logos, while the basement scenes were filmed on a separate set.
Madison Square Garden
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4 Pennsylvania Plaza
New York, NY 10001Madison Square Garden – known as “the most famous arena in the world” – is home to the NBA’s New York Knicks, the NHL’s New York Rangers and countless major events, including concerts. The place appeared on screen in the 2003 rom-com How to lose a guy in 10 days. Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson filmed some scenes of the Knicks game on location, but not inside the arena. If you visit MSG, specifically to watch a Knicks game, you might also spot one of their famous players, like Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, or Timothée Chalamet.
Macy’s Herald Square
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151 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001Macy’s Herald Square, Manhattan’s flagship store, opened in 1902 and is known as the largest department store in America. It also serves as the ending point for Macy’s annual Thanksgiving parade. 1947 holiday classic Miracle on 34th Street Filmed on location during the real 1946 show, actor Edmund Gwynne appears as Santa Claus and interacts with the audience. The footage helped boost the show’s popularity, leading to it being broadcast on national television beginning in 1948. That same year, Gwen won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Manhattan Bridge
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Manhattan side entrance
Canal Street and Bowery StreetBrooklyn side entrance
Sands Street and Jay StreetThe Manhattan Bridge over the East River opened in 1909 and is known as the first modern suspension bridge. With entrances on both sides of Manhattan and Brooklyn, it connects lower Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn for drivers and pedestrians. It’s also famous for its picturesque scenery, especially the spot at the intersection of Water and Washington Streets in Dumbo, Brooklyn, which was featured in the 1984 crime thriller. Once upon a time in America His poster shows a group of young boys walking down the street. The film stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, and Joe Pesci.
The famous Nathan
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1310 Surf Ave.
Brooklyn, New York 11224The original restaurant is called “Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs,” and it opened in 1916 on Coney Island near the amusement rides, with another location right on the boardwalk. Throughout New York City—and especially in Manhattan—the brand is known for its many hot dog stands. 2003 movie Uptown girls A scene was filmed in the original location, where Ray (Dakota Fanning) tries a hot dog for the first time.
New York Public Library
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476 Fifth Avenue (at 42nd Street)
New York, NY 10018The Main Branch of the New York Public Library is a New York City landmark and is located right next to Bryant Park. Known for its Beaux Arts architecture and the distinctive marble lions at the entrance, it was designed by John Mervyn Carrier and Thomas Hastings and completed in 1911. The Muppets Take Manhattan and Ghostbusters (Both released in 1984) Filmed on real location.
New York Stock Exchange
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11 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005In the financial district of lower Manhattan is located the New York Stock Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the world in terms of the market capitalization of its listed companies. Located on the famous Wall Street, the building is frequently visited and widely considered a symbol of American finance. Comedy 1983 trading places, Starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd, it was filmed inside the real New York Stock Exchange during trading hours. Netflix revealed in 2018 that “the stars got so distracted by work that they actually stopped trading worth $6 billion one day while filming. They had to switch to weekend filming afterward.”
Al Bustan Street
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Lower East Side – between E. Houston Street and Division Street.
New York, NY 10002Known for its trendy boutiques, quaint charm and great restaurants, Orchard Street is one of the most popular stretches of the Lower East Side – even reaching… Secret New York City List of the 10 best streets in the world for November. When Josh Safdie movie A24 Marty Supreme Filmed there in October 2024, the building is transformed into a 1950s era with vintage cars, props and vintage store signs, including the shoe store where Marty Timothée Chalamet works. The street also played host to a chase scene, in which Marty escapes from his uncle’s house, jumps off a fire escape and lands in the pet store owned by his childhood sweetheart Rachel (Odessa Azion).
Panna 2 Garden Indian Restaurant
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93 First Avenue, between Fifth and Sixth Streets
New York, NY 10003Featured in love storythe ’90s power couple — JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette — share their first rehearsal date at Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant in the East Village, known for its colorful lights, and later return at the end to recreate the moment. Shortly after the series premiered in February, the real-life restaurant, where the scenes were filmed, saw a spike in bookings. Sex and the City and reckless It was also filmed there.
Radio City Music Hall
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1260 Sixth Avenue.
New York, NY 10020Since its opening in 1932, Radio City Music Hall—the largest indoor theater in the world—is one of New York City’s most historic venues, hosting the Tony Awards, Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, Daytime Emmy Awards, concerts and film premieres. Above all, it is the home of the Rockettes and their annual concert Amazing Christmaswhich celebrated its centenary in 2025. In Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkKevin stops by the distinctive exterior while exploring the city, making it one of his many tourist attractions.
30 Rockefeller Plaza
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30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
(Between 49th Street and 50th Street)Nearby in the Diamond District is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, home of NBC shows including Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Today Show, MSNBC, Date line and NBC Nightly News. At the top of the skyscraper is the Top of the Rock observation deck, while outside at ground level is the famous ice skating rink, which turns into a Christmas tree lighting site every winter. Amazon original series The wonderful Mrs. Maisel It was also filmed at the rink for a scene that appears In it Rachel Brosnahan and Reed Scott share a kiss.
Serendipity 3
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225 AH, 60th Street
New York, NY 10022Serendipity 3 opened its original Upper East Side location in 1954 and became known for its signature Frrrozen hot chocolate. The restaurant later expanded with a second location in Times Square. 2001 movie Serendipity Many scenes were filmed at the Upper East Side café, including the unforgettable moment when Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack’s characters enjoyed the famous dessert on their date.
Apartment “Sex and the City.”
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64 and 66 Perry Street
Specifically, Carrie Bradshaw’s apartment — a charming brownstone with its famous curves visible Sex and the City -It’s located on the Upper East Side of the show, but the real location is in the West Village. For the first three seasons, exterior filming took place at 64 Perry Street, while in subsequent seasons – and the following series, And like that… – Use the adjacent building at 66 Perry Street. However, the interior scenes were filmed on set at Silvercop Studios in Queens. Many fans still visit the slopes to take photos, although Barbara Lorber, owner of No. 66 Perry Street, simply asks visitors to “please don’t get on our lot.”
Staten Island ferry
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Manhattan Side – Whitehall Station
4 Whitehall Street
New York, NY 10004Staten Island Side – St. George Station
1 Gulf St
Staten Island, New York 10301This free 24/7 ferry transports passengers between Manhattan and Staten Island. In addition to being practical, the bright orange ride offers an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty, where boats depart every 15 to 20 minutes. Romantic scene in How to lose a guy in 10 dayswhich features Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey relaxing on the ferry, included some shots filmed on the actual boat and others created using green screens.
Statue of Liberty
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Liberty Island (arrival via ferry)
New York, NY 10004The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of both New York City and the United States. Visitors can view Lady Liberty by taking a ferry from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan or Liberty State Park in Jersey City, either to see her from the water or to visit Liberty Island itself. Comedy 2008 Meet Dave Starring Eddie Murphy, it included real footage of the National Monument.
Subway
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everywhere
Besides walking, the most popular way to get around New York City is by train – also known as the subway. It’s the cheapest way to travel and reaches four of the five boroughs (Staten Island requires a ferry). While most trains travel underground, some travel above ground. in Spider-Man 2 (2004), Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) and Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) fight on top of a train – until Spider-Man saves all the passengers from drowning in a river. Although this spectacle blends practical effects, stunts, and computer graphics, no New York City bucket list would be complete without a mention of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
Pro tip: Call it a train, not a subway, to sound like a local.
Taxis
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everywhere
Yellow cabs are among the most iconic symbols of New York in film and television. But in Martin Scorsese’s 1976 classic Taxi drivertakes center stage as Robert De Niro plays a taxi driver navigating the city streets. The film follows Travis Bickle’s (De Niro) struggle with isolation and increasing paranoia, ultimately driving him toward violence in his misguided attempt to clean up New York in the 1970s.
Theater area
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Nawah, Times Square (Broadway and 7th Avenue at 42nd Street)
It is bounded on the west by 40th to 54th Streets and Sixth to Eighth StreetsWhen one thinks of New York City, Broadway often comes to mind. In Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Oscar-winning film Birdman (2014), Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thompson, a former movie star trying to revive his career by creating and starring in a Broadway play. The Theater District in midtown Manhattan, near Times Square, is home to Broadway shows. to BirdmanFilming took place at St James’s Theater which has hosted shows such as Oklahoma!, Hello Dolly!, Frozen, illinois and Sunset Blvd. Both interior and exterior were used to create a playful atmosphere within the film.
Times Square
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42nd to 47th Streets between Broadway and Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10036Despite its congestion, Times Square—nicknamed the “Center of the Universe”—is a busy area, known for its towering billboards, street performances, and proximity to the Broadway Theater District. It is also home to the famous New Year’s Eve ball drop. In the opening dream sequence Vanilla Sky (2001), Tom Cruise’s character, David, drives through an eerily empty Times Square. Surprisingly, the scene was not CGI – the area was actually closed off for three hours one Sunday morning in 2000 to authentically capture the moment.
Tom’s restaurant
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2880 Broadway
New York, NY 10025Tom’s Restaurant is the real-life location of the fictional Monk’s Café Seinfeld Based on. It is located near Columbia University in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. In Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld’s beloved sitcom, Monk’s Café serves as a frequent social meeting place for the characters. While the interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage in Los Angeles, the exterior scenes were filmed on location, similar to another popular series, friends.
Tiffany & Co
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727 Fifth Avenue.
New York, NY 10022The Tiffany & Co. website is On Fifth Avenue is one of the most famous jewelry stores in Manhattan. Her fame rose after starring as Audrey Hepburn in 1961 Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The film’s opening scene shows Holly Golightly (Hepburn) enjoying pastries and coffee while admiring the jewels from a shop window. The store also includes the Blue Box Café located on the sixth floor, where guests can sit down for a full meal.
Washington Square Park
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1 Washington Square East
New York 10012Greenwich Village’s public space has a rich history, serving as a hub for political activism and artistic movements. The Washington Square Arch and Fountain is a popular gathering place for people watching and street performances. In the Aziz Al Ansari series on Netflix Master of nothingFrancesca (Alessandra Mastronardi) and Dave (Ansari ) They have a scene in the park – filmed on location – where they shout obscene things, and a fan recognizes Ansari. The scene was inspired by a real experience shared by Al Ansari eagle In 2017.
Yankee stadium
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1 E Street 161
Bronx, New York 10451Yankee Stadium is the home of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball. The original stadium of the 27-time World Series champions is located next to the current stadium, which opened in 2009 in the Bronx. Friend comedy 2003 anger management, The film starring Adam Sandler, Jack Nicholson and Marisa Tomei was filmed at the Old Course.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1000 Fifth Avenue.
New York, NY 10028In addition to the Metropolitan Museum of Art itself, the steps outside have become famous in their own right, thanks in part to the biggest night in fashion – the Met Gala. Every year, celebrities show off their costume design steps that match the event’s theme. The steps are characteristic in CW gossip girl (2007–12) and its 2021 reboot, in which Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) and her friends frequently hang out on the Upper East Side before school.
Plaza
Photo credit: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp./Courtesy Everett Collection location:
768 Fifth Avenue.
New York, NY 10019The upscale hotel is famous for hosting royals, celebrities and political leaders, including the Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Elizabeth Taylor and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Its proximity to Central Park South and elegant décor make it a popular location for filming. in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) enters the Plaza after being stranded in the city – and briefly meets future President Donald Trump.
Director Chris Columbus has since said he regrets including the cameo, telling the San Francisco Chronicle In April, “It Became This Curse” and “This Thing I Wish Didn’t Exist.”
