New York City is a filmmaker’s dream, with its iconic landmarks providing unforgettable backdrops for countless movies and TV shows. If you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple, why not step into the scenes of your favorite films? From the grandeur of the Empire State Building to the charm of Central Park, these top five movie locations in NYC will make you feel like a star on set. Ready to explore? Here’s your cinematic guide to NYC.
The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library has four stories (four of which are open to the public) and an estimated 2.5 million items as of 2015. The library has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), 13 Going on 30 (2004), The Day After Tomorrow (2004), and Spider-Man (2002).
Address: 476 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10018, United States.
Central Park
Central Park is the sixth-largest park in the city. It has a massive 843 acres and is the most visited urban park in the US. Central Park has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including Elf (2003), Spider-Man 3 (2006), Cloverfield (2007), and The Avengers (2011),
Address: 59th 110th St · Manhattan, NY 10019.
Statue of Liberty
This is a neoclassical sculpture that stands at 151 feet and 1 inch. It is made of copper and was a gift from the people of France to the United States. The statue has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including The Immigrant (1917), Jungle 2 Jungle (1997), Men in Black 2 (2002), and Meet Dave (2008).
Address: Liberty Island, New York City
Empire State Building
The iconic Empire State Building was built from 1930 to 1931 and was designed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon. This 102-story Art Deco skyscraper has been featured in many movies and TV shows, including The Producers (1968), Superman II (1980), Independence Day (1996), An Affair to Remember (1957), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), and Elf (2003).
Address: 20 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA
Times Square
Times Square is a staple of New York City and one of the most visited tourist attractions. It is five blocks long, between 42nd and 47th Streets, and it is the junction of Broadway, Seventh Avenue, and 42nd Street. Time Square has been featured in many movies and television shows, including Big (1988), Jerry Maguire (1996), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), and Spider-Man (2002).
Address: Manhattan, NY 10036, USA
Gary Miceli has loved film from a very early age, from the silent masterpieces of Charlie Chaplin to recent blockbuster hits. His love for cinema from all eras of history inspired him to go to film school and graduate with his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He continues to work hard in this wonderful field and always explores new avenues of expressing his love for movie/TV history.