There has always been a fascination with visiting places that hold a special place in our imagination and these usually come from books or movies. If you are a big fan of the latter, you may have already visited some of your favorite movie landmarks. Those from our childhood hold a particular appeal, like the firehouse from Ghostbusters or the set of Lord of the Rings, to which people conduct real pilgrimages to visit the shire. If New Zealand is a little too far afield for you, you might want to check out these museums and sites found in some of your favorite nostalgia movies:
The house from A Christmas Story: Ralphie’s house is real and you can walk the halls and see the leg lamp for yourself in Cleveland, Ohio.
The actual field from Field of Dreams with its farmhouse is sitting on a beautiful stretch of road in Iowa and is usually pretty quite and empty of tourists. You can even rent the house, if you want.
Alternatively, you might want to visit the inspiration for your favorite movies like the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colo., which inspired the Overlook in Steven King’s novel, The Shining. Martha’s Vineyard, inspired the set of Jaws.
No matter what your favorite movie is, there is probably a stop you can make to pay it tribute and see how it compares.
Read This Next
#TrazeeTravel
Insta FeedDestinations
May 8, 2025World’s Best Beaches 2025 Revealed
The list of the World’s 50 Best Beaches of 2025 was recently released, highlighting the best coastlines and beaches around the world as judged by more than 1,000 of the world’s leading travel professionals and influencers, as well as a panel of judges.
Sponsored Content
AmaWaterways’ Specialty River Cruises
When you embark on a river cruise with award-winning AmaWaterways, unpack once and step aboard a world of unparalleled experiences. With enriching excursions, exquisite locally sourced food and wine, nightly entertainment and more included in the fare, you will learn why AmaWaterways has the most returning guests out of any river cruise line.
Destinations / Oceania
May 7, 2025Fiji Launches New Sustainability Initiative
Tourism Fiji recently launched a nationwide, 333-island initiative to inspire travelers to make a meaningful, positive impact on Fiji during their visits.
Hotel
May 7, 20257 WorldHotels Properties Prioritizing Wellness
WorldHotels boasts a collection of hotels and resorts around the world with diverse wellness offerings. Add these properties to your list for your next wellness getaway.
Hotel
May 7, 2025Anthropologie Partners with Philly Hotel to Debut Fully Shoppable Anthropologie Suite
Prolong that feeling of stepping into an Anthropologie store (you know, the iconic candles, home décor and stylish clothes) and sleep in an actual Anthropologie-themed suite. Hotel Anna & Bel in Philadelphia collaborated with Anthropologie Home to create The Anna Suite by Anthropologie Home, a two-bedroom retreat not only full of Anthropologie’s Spring 2025 items, but also fully shoppable.
Dining/Entertainment
May 6, 2025What to Expect from This Year’s Food & Wine Classic in Charleston
Mark your calendar now for the Food & Wine Classic in Charleston. The second annual event takes place Nov. 14–16 and is the perfect excuse for traveling foodies to make their way to the South Carolina city.
ShareThis