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When associating movie production with a city, Los Angeles is usually the first that comes to mind, but Atlanta gives the city of angels a run for its money. Not only does the Georgia capital have its own series on FX, but a number of films and shows have been produced all over the city. Here are a few of the most well-known Atlanta filming locations.

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Discover the home to a number of protected and endangered marine life where many films and docs are made

The Georgia Aquarium located in downtown Atlanta was built on land donated by The Coca-Cola Company. The impressive blue metal-and-glass exterior was meant to represent a giant ark breaking through a wave. It was the world's largest aquarium from the time it opened in 2005 until 2012with over 550,000 square feet of covered space and 8,000,000 gallons of fresh and saltwater exhibits.

High-volume tanks and species of beluga whales, whale sharks, and manta rays have drawn many film production crews to the Georgia Aquarium. Among the movies filmed here are "What to Expect When You’re Expecting," Miley Cyrus' "The Last Song," "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip," and Marvel’s "Guardians of the Galaxy 2." 

Released in 2010, "The Last Song" stars Miley Cyrus and a then unknown, Liam Hemsworth. The entire movie was filmed throughout the state of Georgia including a scene at the aquarium. 

As an entity, the Georgia Aquarium is well-known for playing a crucial role in aquatic conservation throughout the world, which made it a natural choice for Animal Planet’s 2019 series, "The Aquarium." In the series, viewers get a glimpse into the lives and stories of the animals that call the over 10 million gallons of water at the Georgia Aquarium home. Among these include rescued southern sea otters and California sea lions, endangered African penguins, manta rays, and much more. 

“The Georgia Aquarium is home to an incredible array of animals and aquatic creatures and is also dedicated to many global conservation initiatives.  We are delighted to be partnering with the team at the aquarium to bring viewers up-close to a wide range of unusual and very special animals in this all-access series,” - Susanna Dinnage, Global President Of Animal Planet.

"The Aquarium" also showcases the Georgia Aquarium’s ongoing efforts to protect aquatic species in the wild as they travel not only within their own backyard but also across the world to help animals in need. In the series premiere, a group from the Georgia Aquarium makes the trek to Cape Town, South Africa in order to save a group of African penguins and assist in the release of some rehabilitated penguins back into the wild. 

Experience the Georgia Aquarium's  marine life conservation efforts

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Georgia Aquarium

Visit the Jackson Street Bridge with Atlanta Movie Tours and see the famous "Walking Dead" spot

Offering a famous view of the Atlanta skyline, the Jackson Street Bridge was built as part of the interchange between the Downtown Connector and what’s now called Freedom Parkway. To capture the stunning views, photographers have been setting up their tripods on the bridge since the 1960s. 

Within the past few years, however, there's another reason why the bridge is heavily trafficked by onlookers. The popularity of AMC’s post-apocalyptic horror series, “The Walking Dead,” has turned the bridge into a tourist attraction since it was featured in the show's 2010 premiere. 

Fans of "The Walking Dead" are sure to recognize the view from the Jackson Street Bridge as the main image in the season one promotional poster. The poster, although altered for effect, portrays the downtown Atlanta skyline where lead character Rick Grimes rides into the city on a horse. 

One of the most popular cable television programs of all time, Walking Dead lovers continue to visit the bridge several times a week on the Atlanta Movie Tours' Big Zombie 1 tour. The tour, which runs from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,  currently focuses on various locations throughout the city from Season 1 and Season 5 of the show. 

“Their eyes light up,” when the bus pulls up, says tour owner Patti Davis. “It’s definitely the highlight of the tour.”

You can experience the hospital where Rick woke up from his coma, as well as the house Morgan and his little boy first met Rick, Daryl & Carol’s bridge, the tank scene that started it all, and much more. 

Tour Walking Dead sites throughout Atlanta starting off on the Jackson Street Bridge:

Cover image: "Hotlanta from Jackson Street Bridge" by Mike Boening Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Jackson Street Bridge

Home to many festivals and events, Piedmont Park has been featured in several films including Anchorman 2

In addition to being Atlanta’s largest green space, Piedmont Park has been included in feature films. The park was one of the backdrops for "What to Expect When You’re Expecting" when the dad group walks their kids around. It was also used in Anchorman 2, which reunites director Adam McKay and the movie's original cast, including Will Ferrell, after nine years. The news team was up to their normal antics throughout Atlanta, and at one point in the movie, Ron takes a walk through Piedmont Park with his son.

When it's not being used by film crews, Piedmont Park is still bustling with activity. The park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with its swimming pool, sports fields, bike paths, trails, playgrounds, and recreation fields. There are plenty of places to run or walk on one of their trails, and Piedmont Park is home to various organized runs throughout the year. 

After breaking a sweat, visitors can enjoy a juice at Nectar by the park's pool or a special brew at Blue Donkey Coffee, located near the bocce courts. At the park's southeast corner, the Park Tavern serves sushi and burgers on their outdoor patio which is great for people-watching. 

Covering 200+ acres in the heart of Atlanta, the park has several unique attractions, such as the honey bee exhibit and butterfly haven. It also hosts countless festivals like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Atlanta Jazz Festival, and Piedmont Park Arts Festival. The Green Market season starts in early March offering fresh local food, handmade goodies, chef demonstrations, and live music.

Cover image: "Piedmont Park" by G. Dawson is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Piedmont Park

The Georgian Terrace is not only a landmark Atlanta hotel but a backdrop in many films

The iconic Georgian Terrace, constructed in 1910 in the Beaux-Arts style, is ingrained in the city’s heart, history, and Southern heritage. With its sleek, modern decor, the Atlanta hotel couldn't be more contemporary, yet it's united with the classic architecture and glamour of early 20th-century Atlanta.

Located in the epicenter of Midtown’s booming arts scene, the hotel has always been a destination for the arts. A few years after it opened, famed Opera singer Enrico Caruso stayed at the hotel. His experience was so great that he took the time to send a letter praising the food and accommodations. 

Ever since, the Georgian Terrace has been an Atlanta landmark of modern luxury which greatly entices film producers to use it as a film backdrop.

The Georgian Terrace has a long legacy of film connections, including a debut of its Grand Ballroom used for a gala that coincided with the premiere of "Gone with the Wind." The ballroom was also featured in the 2011 comedy "The Change-Up," for the main character's (Dave, played by Jason Bateman) country club party, thrown in honor of him making partner at his firm. Ryan Reynolds, Olivia Wilde, and Leslie Mann also star in the movie. 

In the 2013 comedy starring Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, "The Internship," Atlanta served as a stand-in for California where the actors play newly unemployed salesmen who talk their way into highly sought after Google internships. The Georgian Terrace was highlighted in the opening scenes. 

It's also rumored that Walt Disney stayed at the hotel during the premiere of "Song of the South," and the hotel can also be seen in films such as 1974’s "Cockfighter," "Identity Thief," and "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues."

See a 360 vitural tour of this Atlanta landmark

Cover image: "Georgian Terrace Enrty" by arianravan is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

The Georgian Terrace

With the world's largest atrium, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis is a famous destination for film crews

The iconic 52-story Marriott Marquis hotel in Atlanta is located minutes from Atlanta Airport (ATL) and offers modern hotel rooms and amenities, such as smart TVs, Wi-Fi, plush bedding, and downtown skyline views. A concierge lounge can be found on the 42nd floor but is only available to guests staying on the top five floors. 

Due to its unique design and bulging base, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis is often referred to as the "Pregnant Building." Designed by John Portman and opened in 1985, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis has the largest atrium in the world, and upon its completion, was the largest in the world at 470-feet high, making it a unique, highly-sought-after filming location. 

In "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay - Part 1," members of Team Katniss will recognize the hotel as the Victor’s Capital Housing. 

See where the iconic elevator scene from the Hunger Games was filmed:

The unique atrium was also used recently in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and a quick shot of the Atlanta Marriott Marquis is featured in the movie's trailer, with The Vulture dive-bombing down through the lobby. The atrium is also briefly seen in the 1986 movie Manhunter starring William L. Petersen.

After looking up at the incredible disorienting atrium, visitors can have a drink at the lobby lounge, Pulse, where Denzel Washington’s desperate pilot character, Whip Whitaker in the blockbuster "Flight," had a few too many the night before his hearing.

Witness the Marriott Marquis stunning atrium

Cover image: "Atlanta Marriott Marquis" by Mike Boening Photography is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Located on the Atlanta History Center campus, the Swan House was used in the Hunger Games films

The Swan House at The Atlanta History Center

The Swan House, constructed in 1928, found itself being used decades later as President Snow's mansion in the popular, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay: Part 1" films.
 
The home was built by Edward and Emily Inman, heirs to a cotton brokerage fortune. Swan House and its gardens were adapted Italian and English classical styles to accommodate 20th-century living. The house earned its name from the swan and bird motifs that occupy many of the interior rooms which Mrs. Inman adored. 

With their eyes already set on filming in Atlanta, location managers from Lionsgate discovered this majestic house and knew it would be the perfect venue. Since the house was Classical with the original antiques, it set the stage for the villain President Snow's mansion. 

Swan House team members often joke that it's the Presidential Palace because Snow is the President of Panem in the movie, so it functions like the White House would in the present. They also worked closely with the film's production team during filming to brief them on how to use the house and to ensure it would be protected. 

Check out this tour of President Snow's house:

Sets were built on the front lawn and in the gardens, then transported inside for shoots. Some of the interiors of the rooms were completely redecorated in order to align with the "Hunger Games" brand. 

Today, the Atlanta History Center offers themed "Behind the Scenes" tours where visitors can discover some of the areas not open on the regular house tour. Guests can look in hidden basement rooms, explore attics, and see special Hunger Games collections. 

Cover image: "Swanhouse, Atlanta History Center" by Robert Kimberly is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.

Enjoy a ride in one of the Porsche models on or off the track where many films have been produced

The Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta provides visitors with the opportunity to test their driving skills using one of the many Porsche models on their test track. The Atlanta site was Porsche’s first North American headquarters for its drivers’ experience center. It's complete with a visitor’s center, simulators, world-class fine dining at Restaurant 356, and quick bites at the Carrera Cafe. 

The 1.6-mile circuit showcases the performance and capabilities of Porsche vehicles through their driving experiences. You can choose from various Porsche model options as well as a variety of tracks, such as the kick plate or off-road course. 

For those not interested in driving an actual car, the Porsche Experience Center offers world-renowned racing tracks in their Simulator Lab. Drivers of all ages can choose between a number of simulated Porsche vehicles complete with authentic physics and performance characteristics that will improve their driving and racing skills. 

Also on-site is the Heritage Gallery which is home to a dynamic collection of memorable Porsche vehicles, which you can take a tour of. 

Besides the gorgeous, high-performance vehicles and activities found here, the Porsche Experience Center has been used as a filming location for several blockbuster films. 

In the movie "Captain America: Civil War," the site was used as the new Avengers headquarters where they're informed about the Sokovia Accords. The Avengers then find themselves against one another when Captain America chooses an old friend over his hero gang. 

Another popular film, "Spider-Man: Homecoming," also shot scenes at the Porsche Experience Center. The Center is featured when Tony invites Peter up to the Avengers headquarters to offer him a place on the team but Peter declines.

Cover image: "The Porsche Experience Center Simulator" by Bradley Howard is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Porsche Experience Center

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Quintessential Old Town

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Chicago's Chinatown

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Julia Bachrach

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Paul Natkin

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Chicago Park District

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Chicago Historic Theatre District

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Famous Film Spots in Atlanta

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

Jackson Street Bridge

Jackson Street Bridge

Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park

The Georgian Terrace

The Georgian Terrace

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

Atlanta Marriott Marquis

The Swan House at The Atlanta History Center

The Swan House at The Atlanta History Center

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Porsche Experience Center

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