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Who’s in the mood for aChristmasmovie adventure?Attention film buffs, this one’s for you! If you’ve ever wished to visit some classic Christmas movie locations, you’re in luck. There are plenty of holiday movie landmarks around the world that you can check out in person.From Kevin McCallister’s house in 1990’sHome Alone(though a personal tour of Kevin’s traps inside isn’t an option — sorry!) to the charming and cozy village that neighbors some of the actual locales seen in 2006’sThe Holiday, here are 11 places from beloved Christmas films you can witness for yourself in real life.
Who’s in the mood for aChristmasmovie adventure?
Attention film buffs, this one’s for you! If you’ve ever wished to visit some classic Christmas movie locations, you’re in luck. There are plenty of holiday movie landmarks around the world that you can check out in person.
From Kevin McCallister’s house in 1990’sHome Alone(though a personal tour of Kevin’s traps inside isn’t an option — sorry!) to the charming and cozy village that neighbors some of the actual locales seen in 2006’sThe Holiday, here are 11 places from beloved Christmas films you can witness for yourself in real life.
01of 11The House inHome AloneRedfinIn the ’90s Christmas classicHome Alone, the McCallisters’ unmistakable brick house is just like any other suburban residence — except for its place in film history, of course. The Winnetka, Ill., home — which is located at 671 Lincoln Avenue andsold for nearly $1.6 millionin March 2012 — is private property and home to some lucky family. Even so, fans can still drive past it for a glimpse of the action — just don’t linger too long, or you might be mistaken for a Wet Bandit.
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The House inHome Alone
In the ’90s Christmas classicHome Alone, the McCallisters’ unmistakable brick house is just like any other suburban residence — except for its place in film history, of course. The Winnetka, Ill., home — which is located at 671 Lincoln Avenue andsold for nearly $1.6 millionin March 2012 — is private property and home to some lucky family. Even so, fans can still drive past it for a glimpse of the action — just don’t linger too long, or you might be mistaken for a Wet Bandit.
02of 11The Hotel inHome Alone 2The Plaza Hotel.George DeSota/GettyAlthough the suburban Chicago house in the firstHome Alonewas nice, nothing compares toThe Plaza Hotelin New York City, where Kevin’s luxury suite was the stuff of'90s childhood dreams. If the price tag scares you away from a full-on hotel stay, try tea at thePalm Court.
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The Hotel inHome Alone 2
The Plaza Hotel.George DeSota/Getty
Although the suburban Chicago house in the firstHome Alonewas nice, nothing compares toThe Plaza Hotelin New York City, where Kevin’s luxury suite was the stuff of'90s childhood dreams. If the price tag scares you away from a full-on hotel stay, try tea at thePalm Court.
03of 11The House inA Christmas StoryKevin LongoYou’ll be happy to know you catch a glimpse of the house where Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) was once warned, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” The Cleveland house — located at 3159 West 11th Street in the city’s Tremont neighborhood —was once a museumdedicated to the 1983 holiday movie, where fans could check out original costumes, props and other memorabilia from the production (with the leg lamp proudly displayed in the street-facing window, of course). Afterhitting the market in November 2022, it was reported in October 2023 that an unknown buyer purchased the Christmas movie landmark for an undisclosed price.
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The House inA Christmas Story
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You’ll be happy to know you catch a glimpse of the house where Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley) was once warned, “You’ll shoot your eye out.” The Cleveland house — located at 3159 West 11th Street in the city’s Tremont neighborhood —was once a museumdedicated to the 1983 holiday movie, where fans could check out original costumes, props and other memorabilia from the production (with the leg lamp proudly displayed in the street-facing window, of course). Afterhitting the market in November 2022, it was reported in October 2023 that an unknown buyer purchased the Christmas movie landmark for an undisclosed price.
04of 11The Office inElfAPN.Y.C. is a whole new world forWill Ferrell’sBuddy the Elfin the 2003 Christmas comedyElf, and when he visits his dad’s office in the Empire State Building, he’s right at the center of it. Luckily for fans of the movie — and countless tourists — the Empire State Building is open for visitors all year long (though you’ll probably experience a longer wait than Buddy did).
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The Office inElf
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N.Y.C. is a whole new world forWill Ferrell’sBuddy the Elfin the 2003 Christmas comedyElf, and when he visits his dad’s office in the Empire State Building, he’s right at the center of it. Luckily for fans of the movie — and countless tourists — the Empire State Building is open for visitors all year long (though you’ll probably experience a longer wait than Buddy did).
05of 11The Town inIt’s a Wonderful LifeDavid Duprey/APWhile director Frank Capra neverofficiallyconfirmed the inspiration forBedford Falls, it’s widely regarded that Seneca Falls, N.Y., is it. EvenKarolyn Grimes, whostarred in the film as Zuzu, one of George and Mary Bailey’s children, believes it was. The town is so proud of its connection to the film that residents host an annual weekend-long event to celebrate its anniversary every December.
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The Town inIt’s a Wonderful Life
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While director Frank Capra neverofficiallyconfirmed the inspiration forBedford Falls, it’s widely regarded that Seneca Falls, N.Y., is it. EvenKarolyn Grimes, whostarred in the film as Zuzu, one of George and Mary Bailey’s children, believes it was. The town is so proud of its connection to the film that residents host an annual weekend-long event to celebrate its anniversary every December.
06of 11The Town inThe Santa ClauseAlamyTim Allen’s famed 1994 holiday filmThe Santa Clausemay take place in a small Illinois town, but the real location is inOakville, a suburb of Toronto. If you visit Oakville in real life, you can see the town’s main drag, schools, houses and parks that appear in the movie.
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The Town inThe Santa Clause
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Tim Allen’s famed 1994 holiday filmThe Santa Clausemay take place in a small Illinois town, but the real location is inOakville, a suburb of Toronto. If you visit Oakville in real life, you can see the town’s main drag, schools, houses and parks that appear in the movie.
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The Village inThe Holiday
08of 11Everything inLove ActuallySteven Wong/FlickrDoes anyfilm scream Christmasquite like 2003’sLove Actually? And there are plenty of places to visit — all throughout London — for a real-life taste of the film. St. Luke’s Mews in Notting Hill (pictured), where Mark (Andrew Lincoln) confessed his feelings for Juliet (Keira Knightley) in poster form, for one. You can shop atSelfridgeson Oxford Street, where Harry (the lateAlan Rickman) infamously bought a gift for his secretary, Mia. Or visit the world-famous10 Downing Street, home to the dashing Prime Minister (Hugh Grant). And, of course, if you’re looking to see love all around, head to the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport.
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Everything inLove Actually
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Does anyfilm scream Christmasquite like 2003’sLove Actually? And there are plenty of places to visit — all throughout London — for a real-life taste of the film. St. Luke’s Mews in Notting Hill (pictured), where Mark (Andrew Lincoln) confessed his feelings for Juliet (Keira Knightley) in poster form, for one. You can shop atSelfridgeson Oxford Street, where Harry (the lateAlan Rickman) infamously bought a gift for his secretary, Mia. Or visit the world-famous10 Downing Street, home to the dashing Prime Minister (Hugh Grant). And, of course, if you’re looking to see love all around, head to the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport.
09of 11The Store inMiracle on 34th StreetAlamyThere are a few versions of this Christmas classic, but it’s only the 1947 original featuring the legendary Macy’s department store on 34th Street in New York City. Visitors get bonus points if they wait in line to meet the one and only “real” Kris Kringle.
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The Store inMiracle on 34th Street
There are a few versions of this Christmas classic, but it’s only the 1947 original featuring the legendary Macy’s department store on 34th Street in New York City. Visitors get bonus points if they wait in line to meet the one and only “real” Kris Kringle.
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The Office inScrooged
The Seagram Building on Park Avenue in New York.Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg/Getty
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The Slopes inNational Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Breckenridge Ski Resort.Dan Leeth / Alamy
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