Filming Locations in Manhattan Island

Times Square

A large public square and commercial district known for its bright digital billboards, theaters, and vibrant entertainment atmosphere.

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Empire State Building

Iconic 102-story Art Deco skyscraper featuring observation decks with panoramic 360° views and significant cultural history.

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Rockefeller Center

Large mixed-use complex known for its art deco architecture, observation deck, and ice skating rink.

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Central Park

Large urban park featuring lakes, woods, meadows, and lawns with diverse recreational and cultural attractions.

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Grand Central Terminal

Historic Beaux-Arts train station and major transportation hub known for its iconic architecture, celestial ceiling, and role as a filming location.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large encyclopedic art museum featuring over 1.5 million works spanning ancient to contemporary art. It encompasses extensive collections of classic and modern art with notable pieces by Van Gogh, Picasso, Monet, and others.

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Bethesda Fountain

Prominent bronze statue and fountain featuring the Angel of the Waters sculpture, located at the center of Bethesda Terrace. It commemorates the opening of the Croton Aqueduct and symbolizes healing and public health.

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Friends Building

Immersive attraction featuring recreated sets and props from the TV show Friends, including a fully functioning Central Perk cafe.

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Hook & Ladder Company 8 Firehouse

Historic fire station built in 1903, known for its Beaux-Arts architecture and appearances in films such as Ghostbusters.

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55 Central Park West

Art Deco residential building notable for its distinctive façade and appearance in the film Ghostbusters. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Columbus Circle

Prominent traffic circle and public space featuring a historic monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus. It serves as a major transportation hub and cultural landmark with nearby notable buildings and subway access.

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The Dakota

Historic luxury apartment building known for its Victorian architecture and cultural significance.

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Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral

Historic neo-gothic Catholic church and minor basilica that served as the original cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York.

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Magnolia Bakery

Bakery established in 1996, known for its cupcakes, banana pudding, and American baked goods. It serves as a filming location and is wheelchair accessible.

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Carrie Bradshaw's House

Famous residential building used as the exterior filming location for a fictional character's apartment in a popular TV series. It is located in a historic brownstone in the West Village.

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Dylan's Candy Bar

If you have a sweet tooth, you should place this shop high on your to-visit list.

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Lotte New York Palace

A building comprising of an old mansion and skyscraper. It houses an extraordinary hotel which often appeared in the Gossip Girl series.

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Museum of the City of New York

The Museum of the City of New York is a history and art museum in Manhattan, New York City, New York.

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Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel, Inc., established in 1895, was a women's department store based in New York City which in its later history sold women's…

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Veselka

Veselka is a Ukrainian restaurant at 144 Second Avenue in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City.

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