movie locations you can actually visit

If there is a movie that has warmed the hearts of millions of moviegoers the world over, it is definitely the Tom Hanks starrer, Forrest Gump. This is the topic of the next image which features one of the 29 movie locations that you can actually visit. The lighthouse located at Marshall Pointe, Maine is the actual lighthouse that Forrest Gump runs to in one of the scenes in the film. Forrest Gump tells the story of a mentally challenged boy as he goes through life to become a man. Along the way he becomes a witness in some of the most tumultuous times of post World War 2 America.

If you are a fan of French films particularly Jean Pierre Jeunet movies, then you will definitely have a blast visiting the next movie scene featured in the 29 movie locations you can actually visit list. Amelie is one of the most endearing movies that was able to cross the language barrier and became a hit all on its own. It is a story of an innocent and na

The City was a pop culture phenomenon TV show that HBO produced. It made a global celebrity out of Sarah Jessica Parker and cemented her reputation as a fashion icon reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn. Fans of the series undoubtedly will recognize Carrie Bradshaws apartment in New York City. The actual apartment of our favorite heroine is located in Perry Street. The image shows the front door of the apartment with Carrie just about to go out for a date with Mr. Big. & The City was everyones guilty pleasure and it did warm us up every Saturday night with its wit and humor.

The era of the Hollywood musical was long gone by the time Sound of Music came along in 1965. Armed with a powerful cast in Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, director Robert Wise was able to take the Broadway musical to the screen with tremendous success and made global superstars from its main cast. The image being depicted here is the actual church in Mondsee, Austria from the wedding scene depicted in the movie. As far as Hollywood endings go, The Sound of Music delivers that heartwarming appeal that generations of moviegoers will want to watch over and over again.

At number 5 of the 29 movie locations that you can actually visit is the gazebo featured in the Hollywood adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, The Sound of Music. It is located in scenic Hellbrunn Palace, Austria. As you can appreciate in the image below, we see the silhouette of Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in a romantic pose by the silvery glow of the moon. Truth be told, they do not make movies like this anymore. If you are a fan of the musical and find yourself in Europe, take a side trip and relive that scene with your loved one.

One of the highest grossing films of late is the Hunger Games and its sequels. The image depicted here is the Tributes accommodation in the 2nd installment of the franchise, Catching Fire. It is actually a location in Atlanta, Georgia called the Marriott Marquis. As you can see in the second image being shown we have the movies three main characters played by Woody Harrelson, Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. From the architecture of the structure it looks like a human chest cavity made out of concrete and steel. The style befits the themes tackled in the movie to great effect.

Filmmaker Wes Anderson is one of the worlds most understated directors. He is such a genius in his craft that he makes each and every scene in his films unique and very art house like. In his latest movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel, the Gorlitzer Warenhaus Department Store in Germany was transformed into his enigmatic hotel.When I saw this movie, never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the location they used was actually a real location and of all places a department store. This is a testament to the vision of the director that brought us The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic.

Of all the iconic characters in Hollywood, Indiana Jones ranks high up with Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and ET. George Lucas American adventurer was actually inspired by Saturday movie serials of swashbuckling heroes. If you are a fan of Indiana Jones then you will definitely recognize the enigmatic resting place of the Holy Grail featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. This is an actual world heritage site located in Al Khazneh Jordan. The structure looks like it has been standing for thousands of years and it is built into the rock. If ever you are going hunting for the Holy Grail then this is the place where youll likely find it.

Author JK Rowlings story of wizards and monsters have thrilled millions of readers the world over. The Harry Potter series of books and films is touted as the most successful franchise in movie history. Fans of the book and the films will undoubtedly recognize Hogwarts School which is actually Christ Church College in Oxford. If there is going to be some sort of real school for wizards then this would be it. If you are in the UK, you can include a visit to Oxford and get a glimpse of where Harry Potter walked with Hermione and the rest of his friends.

Hey girl. We all dream about finding a love as romantic as that of Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) in this movie, but lets be honest Its probably not gonna happen. The next best thing? You can at least visit the places in Charleston, S.C., where the action happened, in hopes that some of the schmoop may seep into your being (#dreams). Start by visiting Allies stunning summer home, aka Boone Hall Plantation, which is Americas most photographed plantation. It offers a variety of tours, and admission is only $20 for adults. After that, head over to the Cypress Gardens, the 170 acre nature preserve known for its flooded forest, where Noah and Allie took a rowboat ride and ended up surrounded by clouds of beautiful birds. And finally, visit the American Theater, the downtown theater where the two lovebirds first realized they were into each other. Movies are no longer shown there, but the theater retains its 1940s vibe, and its surrounded by lots of cool hotels, restaurants, and charming shops all within walking distance.