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Ketchikan, Alaska
Connell Lake Dam
Once a vital asset for Southeast Alaska’s timber industry and the backdrop for the gritty 1954 film noir classic Cry Vengeance, the Connell Lake dam now stands as a tragic yet scenic barrier blocking vital fish passage.
Shropshire, England
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Gravestone
A grave from the past became Ebenezer Scrooge’s grave from the future in the 1984 production of “A Christmas Carol.”
Evans City, Pennsylvania
‘Night of the Living Dead’ Grave Markers
The iconic grave markers from George A. Romero's 1968 horror masterpiece,Night of the Living Dead.
Jemez Springs, New Mexico
‘The Missing’ Cabin
What appears to be a historic cabin nestled within Valles Caldera National Preserve is actually part of an abandoned movie set.
Eltville am Rhein, Germany
Kloster Eberbach
Kloster Eberbach is one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval Cistercian monasteries, founded in 1136 and renowned for its austere Romanesque architecture and historic wine cellars.
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
The Original ‘Backrooms’ Location (John’s Hobbies)
In 2019, an anonymous photo of a windowless room with eerie yellow wallpaper was posted to 4chan from this building, launching 'The Backrooms', one of the internet’s most massive collaborative horror phenomena.
San Diego, California
Top Gun ‘Sleazy Bar’
The Kansas City Barbecue restaurant also contains the original piano that was a central part of the famous "Great Balls of Fire" scene.
Los Angeles, California
White Oak Avenue
This street was the filming location of the iconic flying bicycle scene from “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.”
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Exploring the World of Steven Spielberg
These real-life places reveal the landscapes, landmarks, and inspirations behind the filmmaker’s extraordinary career.
Knightstown, Indiana
The Hoosier Gym
A real small-town gym became the unforgettable home court of the Hickory Huskers in “Hoosiers.”
Cary, North Carolina
WPTF AM Radio Building
This old radio building from the 1930s inspired the WSQK radio station featured in the last season of “Stranger Things.”
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From the Big Screen to the Slopes: Your Cinematic Winter Getaway in Colorado
The scenic state has inspired cinema for decades, and offers bright ideas for your next wintry visit.
Batu Gajah, Malaysia
Kellie's Castle
A Scottish tycoon’s unfinished mansion is known as one of Malaysia’s most haunted buildings.
Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Castle Ward
This 18th century mansion played Winterfell in Game of Thrones.
Boston, Massachusetts
‘Good Will Hunting’ Bench
The bench featured in the film with Robin Williams and Matt Damon has become a popular destination for moviegoers.
Sölden, Austria
007 Elements
A mountaintop museum of Bond props, sets, and cinematic secrets.
Cabras, Italy
San Salvatore di Sinis
This isolated village has Hollywood fame and a church with underground structures that date to the pre-Christian period.
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The Original ‘Survivor’ Island Changed Television Forever
Pulau Tiga, best known as the original ‘Survivor’ island, was as much of a character on the show as the contestants were.
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