New York City Filming Locations: A practical guide to 48 on-screen places you can visit

# What this guide covers City filming locations that produced memorable movie and TV moments. Each entry pairs a specific site with one title that made the location notable on screen. The list is arranged alphabetically and includes practical location details for many entries, such as addresses or park coordinates.

# How to use the list If you want to visit, you can use the single-title focus to track down a recognizable scene without wading through every production shot at that spot. The piece names exactly where to go for many entries (for example, the American Museum of Natural History at 200 Central Park West). It's suitable for planning a themed walking route, a day of park stops, or a set of photo ops tied to specific films.

# Sample locations and what they show on screen

• Central Park — Bethesda Terrace & Fountain (mid-park at 72nd St.). A frequently filmed gathering spot with its distinctive Arcade and "Angel of the Waters" fountain.

• Central Park rowboats (E 72nd St. & Park Drive North). Boats rented at the Boathouse appear in a 2007 Disney musical number featuring a lead character's courtship sequence.

• Chrysler Building (405 Lexington Ave.). A landmark Art Deco skyscraper used as a recognizable skyline or exterior shot in a mid-2000s superhero sequel.

# How the list treats locations The article doesn't try to catalogue every production ever filmed at each site. Instead, it highlights one title where the place left a strong impression. That keeps the list readable and focused on visitor-friendly details rather than exhaustive filmographies. The piece was first published in late December and has been updated to add new items.

# Practical tips for visiting Plan for foot traffic and filming activity: many locations are public spaces that remain open, but specific areas can be closed for shoots. For park-based stops, check seasonal access (rowboats are offered April through October, weather permitting). For major landmarks, expect tourists and typical urban crowds.

# Why this is useful If you want a compact, actionable set of on-screen places to see in New York — either to recreate a scene or to find a familiar backdrop while you explore the city — this list gives a clear starting point with addresses and specific park coordinates for many entries.

# Next steps Use the alphabetical entries to build a route by neighborhood or by title. Pick a concentration of sites (Central Park, Midtown, Brooklyn Bridge area) for a manageable half-day or full-day itinerary.