Ever fallen so much in love with a show or movie that every little detail associated with it makes you feel nostalgic? Simply a glimpse of a filming set takes you back in time and question—doesn't this look familiar?
Tom Thain/Unsplash | TV and movie fans often get butterflies in their stomach when they look at houses featured on-screen in real life
As huge fans of TV and movies, we totally understand the butterflies one gets while looking at a building that once appeared on the screen of their TV sets. The immediate connection you feel between both fantasy and the real world is just heartwarming.
That's exactly why you mustn't pass on the opportunity to visit your favorite TV show/movie destinations if you can. And to help you do just that, we’ve compiled here a list of some of the most iconic properties featured in classics from the entertainment world.
The "Sleepless in Seattle" Houseboat
Situated at the end of a story-book dock and decorated with a flower line entry near Westlake Avenue in Lake Union, is one of the most beautiful floating houseboats. Back in 2014, Tom Hanks and his son lived in the very same boat while filming “Sleepless in Seattle.” The property was later sold for $2 million and is now used as a vacation rental.
The "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" House
As a kid, who didn't want to live in the big adventure house and be surrounded by all of the cool gadgets including the pancake maker or cereal spiller? Not to forget the fish tank windows! As it turns out, the children's dream house from “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” very much exists and is located at 1846 Oxley Street, South Pasadena, CA.
The "Great Outdoors" House
This classic property is known for its laughs and awesome cabin family time. Later on, the property was also featured on the show “Coach.” The purpose behind building this cabin was to shoot great outdoor sequences, and we highly recommend you to take a glimpse of it on your next trip to Universal Studios Hollywood, LA.
wwarby / Flickr / CC-BY 2.0 | This classic property featured on the show “Coach” is known for its laughs and awesome cabin family time
The "Dexter" Apartment
Are you curious about where Dexter Morgan once lived? Go have a look at apartment number 6B in building 1155 on 103rd Street in Miami, Florida. In the TV show, the apartment is located in a fictional setting called “Palm Terrace”, but in reality, the place is named the Bay Harbor Club.
The "Christmas Vacation" House
Clark Griswold once admitted that he had always wished to have a huge family Christmas. Thankfully, his dream came true in 1989 in “National Lampoon Christmas Vacation.” But it was built only for the purpose of the shooting on the Warner Brothers backlot and can now be found on Blondie Street, California.
Scrap Pile / Flickr / CC-BY 2.0 | The house featured in the “Christmas Vacation” was built only for the purpose of the shooting on the Warner Brothers backlot
Wrapping Up
Most of us don't even realize how big of an impact the silver screen can make on our lives until we get and witness these beautifully nostalgic creations that made our childhood so special and memorable. If you’re ever in town, why not stop by the home from “"Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" to witness the iconic location for yourself?
