No Place Like Home: Iconic TV and Movie Homes You Can Actually Visit in Real Life

We all know the saying; home is where the heart is. But sometimes, our hearts lie not only in our own homes, but the homes that we spend every day with when we are watching our favorite TV show or movie. Haven’t you wished sometimes you could just jump straight into that favorite show? Well, you can, because some of the most iconic houses are actually real places you can visit in real life. Take a look at some of the best movie homes that you can see for yourself.

New Girl | Los Angeles, CA

We all sort of feel like the iconic New Girl loft is a place we call home, right? After all, we’ve had so many memories, happy, sad, moving, and downright hilarious take place in this legendary venue. But did you know that it is actually a real apartment? That’s right—you can visit it yourself with your fellow fans! It’s only the outdoor of this building that exists in real life, but we’d certainly make a trip to downtown LA to see it in the flesh. This iconic sight is located at 836 Traction Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Steel Magnolias | Historic Natchitoches, LA

Wow, we just look at this house and burst into uncontrollable floods of tears. Shelby! Ouiser! So many heartrending and unforgettable moments. Laughter through tears is our favorite emotion, right? Well get your tissues out because you can actually go and visit the original house from the iconic movie—in fact, you can make a vacation of it! Because it’s now a fully operating bed and breakfast, so you can spend a few days there acting out the iconic scenes of your choice. The Steel Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast is located at 320 Jefferson St. in Historic Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Full House | San Francisco, CA

Who wouldn’t want to be part of the classic 90s sitcom Full House? We know we certainly would! Imagine just marching through that front door and partaking in some of the wholesome fun with the rest of the Tanner family. Well, you can in fact see it in real life—in a row of homes called “The Painted Ladies”. Don’t actually open the door though, as it’s a real-life person’s home. But you can admire the outside of this iconic house at 1709 Broderick St., San Francisco, CA 94115.

A Christmas Story | Cleveland, OH

We all love a bit of festive film viewing, and a cozy winter evening is best spent curled in front of the fire watching A Christmas Story. But we bet you didn’t know you could actually stay in the very house that the movie was filmed in! And not just that—because you can actually stay overnight, as it’s a guest house. So you can actually spend a night tucket up in Ralphie’s room. Count us in! This wholesome house can be found at 3159 W 11th St., Cleveland, OH 44109.

10 Things I Hate About You | Tacoma, WA

Who can forget the iconic 90s movie 10 Things I Hate About You, which made stars of Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik. It truly came to define the whole era of wholesome teen comedies. And now you can actually visit the house where the two sisters lived—most recently sold in 2018 for $26 million. It’s a real house, and real people live there, so you can’t go in—but you can admire it from the outside. You can find this house at 2715 N Junett St., Tacoma, WA 98407.

Bird Box | Monrovia, CA

We loved the TV thriller Bird Box, but we are not sure we’d really want to immerse ourselves in that world in our own real lives. But if you are so inclined, you can visit the real-life LA suburb that the filming took place in, and see the iconic house for yourself. It does belong to someone, but they don’t seem to mind people coming to visit it so much—and apparently, it’s been the location for a few other movies, too. The house is located at 304 N Canyon Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016.

The Amityville Horror | Amityville, NY

Gah! Just the sight of this house fills us with terror and dread. And no wonder, because it’s the sight of the gruesome thriller The Amityville Horror. Sure, it looks a bit different—no eye windows, for example—but it still captures the feelings of fear and foreboding. Can you believe that someone actually lives in this house? Rather you than me. Anyway, if you really must go and visit this house of horrors, you can find it at 112 Ocean Ave., Amityville, NY 11701.

Boy Meets World | Studio City, CA

Can you believe that this iconic TV show and the home that most of the adventure took place in, is really a real house! Well you better believe it—because the homestead that became millions of viewers’ second home, watching the Matthews’ family in their adventures, is actually a real place. In 2016, it was valued at around $1.5 million, and even today there are real people living it. You can visit it at 4196 Colfax Ave., Studio City, CA 91604.

Breaking Bad | Albuquerque, NM

Wow, so many feelings just looking at the driveway and the front of this house. On one hand, we are not sure we want to go anywhere near it, because we might get drawn in to some dodgy dealings or a life of crime. But on the other, we are not sure we can resist! Might we get a glimpse of the swoonsome Jesse Pinkman? Here’s hoping—although bear in mind it’s a real house with real people living there. You can find the house at 3828 Piermont Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111.

Dexter | Miami Beach, FL

You might expect that the real-life venue of Dexter’s apartment would be in Southern Florida, where the TV show is set. But did you know that the inside of the apartment was actually in Long Beach, California? And if you want to see the actual outer trappings of the venue, you’d better head to the Bay Harbor Club condos in Miami Beach. You won’t be able to get in as it’s members-only, but you can still get a good look at it as you drive past it. You can see it at 1155 103rd St. (at Bay Harbor Club), Miami Beach, FL 33154.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone | Berkshire, UK

Though most of the interior shots of Number Four, Privet Drive were taken on set and now can be seen at the Warner Brothers Studios, there are a few venues of the Potterverse that actually took place in the real world. Even though Privet Drive was actually set in the fictitious town of Little Whinging, Surrey, this now-iconic exterior actually exists in real life in a town called Bracknell in Berkshire, England. Just keep an eye on any map-reading cats. The house can be found at 12 Picket Post Close, Winkfield Row, Bracknell RG12 9FG.

The Silence of the Lambs | Perryopolis, PA

Yargh! This is certainly one house that we personally would NOT ever want to set foot in. but perhaps you are more daring or a bit more of a thrill-seeker than we are? If you feel like digging up a bit of that horror from the classic 1991 movie The Silence of the Lambs, why don’t you visit this iconic house that was the site of much of the action. In 2016, it sold for around $200,000—pretty amazing considering how famous it is. Or should that be infamous… You can find it at 8 Circle St. Layton, Perryopolis, Pennsylvania 15473.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch | Freehold, NJ

Look at this truly magical delight! This was the site of so many of our childhood and teen memories, magical memories of after school entertainment. Don’t you just want to walk straight inside and open up some of the magical portals or spend some time being insulted by the most sarcastic magical cat in history? We sure do—and you actually can go inside this one, as it’s now a sort of business venue. You can see this house at 64 E Main St., Freehold, NJ 07728.

The Holiday | San Marino, CA

Cute! We would love to move into this super swish luxury pad as well, especially if it means we get to have an unexpected and laughter-filled romance. I mean, we sort of want to swap it out for a small cottage in England and have a fling with Jude Law, but whatever. This is the house that Kate Winslet ended up in, and you can’t really say it’s not totally gorge. Why not visit it and bask in its real-life glory! This house can be found at 1883 Orlando Rd., San Marino, CA 91108.

Downton Abbey | Hampshire, UK

We can’t have a list of iconic TV locations without of course mentioning Downton Abbey! This beautiful castle is the iconic venue where the adventures of Lady Grantham et al take place. But did you know that this is in fact a real location in England? That’s right! This beautiful building is called Highclere Castle, and you can visit it for various events and concerts, or just to walk around and admire it. The castle is located at Highclere Park, Newbury RG20 9RN, and tickets need to be booked in advance.

Halloween | South Pasadena, CA

Yikes! Another iconic venue on this list that we are not sure whether we really want to set foot in it at all. This is of course the house from 1978's horror hit Halloween, when Jamie Lee Curtis rose to fame being hounded by terrifying killer Michael Myers. Nowadays, you can visit the house and admire its new pastel exterior, though no one will obviously forget the horrific scenes no matter how gentle the paint job. The house can be found at 1000 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030.

Rocky | Philadelphia, PA

Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood stands 1818 E. Tusculum Street, the iconic house from the "Rocky" movies. This property was immortalized on screen as the home of the legendary underdog boxer, Rocky Balboa, played by Sylvester Stallone. Fans from around the world pilgrimage to this spot, wearing their signature hats, and often replicating Rocky's triumphant run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art nearby.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Long Beach, CA

Just looking at this house gives us a strong feeling of nostalgia and sense of spontaneous whimsy. Don’t you just want to bunk off school and head out for a day of wacky adventure?! Sure, we’re adults now and it’s more pulling a sickie at work but whatever. Though the movie was set in Chicago, the real-life house from the movie is in Long Beach. Isn’t it gorge! You can find it at 4160 Country Club Dr., Long Beach, CA 90807.

Friday | West Athens, CA

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in South Central Los Angeles is the iconic house from the cult classic film *Friday*. Located at 126th Street and Normandie Avenue, this modest residence served as the backdrop for the hilarious antics of Craig Jones, played by Ice Cube, and his friends, in the movies. Since its days on the silver screen in 1995, Craig's house has gotten a nice paint job in a robin's egg blue color. Visitors can book to attend and take pictures on Craig's porch.

Groundhog Day | Woodstock, IL

Don’t you just feel like visiting this iconic house again, and again, and again? Just kidding! But it does remind us of the classic time-bending adventure Groundhog Day, which was filmed there all those years ago. Just like the movie, this house is a bed and breakfast, although it’s actually in Woodstock, Illinois, rather than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The iconic venue The Cherry Tree Inn bed and breakfast can be found at 344 Fremont St., Woodstock, IL 60098.

Child's Play 2 | South Pasadena, CA

While the original *Child's Play* movie was set in Chicago, the sequel was actually filmed in California and many of the filming locations were real homes in the area. The property at 2035 Milan Avenue in South Pasadena is the historic residence that became Andy Barclay's foster home in *Child's Play 2*, where the terror of Chucky unfolded. It's been painted since the 1990s when the movie was filmed, but it's still a private residence so if you want to go and take pictures, be mindful of the family living inside.

The Notebook | Wadmalaw Island, SC

We all remember how emotional and moved we were by Ryan Gosling’s incredible renovation work on his beloved house in what is regarded by many as the epitome of romantic movies, The Notebook. But did you know that in real life, it was actually already an incredibly beautiful house, and the filmmakers merely made it look run-down for the “before” shots? The actual house is in Martins Point, and it’s one of 18 homes in a private residence. The rent for this house is estimated at around $12,000 per month, so it’d be a pricey visit! You can visit it at 204 Martins Point Rd., Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487.

A Star is Born | Calabasas, CA

We are not 100% sure that this really is the exact same house as was used for Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s love nest in the epic musical classic A Star is Born, but it sure looks pretty similar, doesn’t it? Whether it’s definitely it or not, you can relive those most poignant moments of the heartwrenching film, while also singing loudly, by visiting this gorgeous Calabasas home. You can find it at 481 Cold Canyon Rd., Calabasas, CA 91302.

Mrs. Doubtfire | San Francisco, CA

Since its initial release in 1993, Mrs. Doubtfire became an instant classic, with Robin Williams showing off his characteristic comic wit while also his powerful vulnerability and brilliant acting skills. This has always been a popular venue for Williams’ fans, but since he passed away in 2016, even more people have visited this house and left loving tributes to him on the steps. You can find it and pay your respects to the comedy giant at 2640 Steiner St., San Francisco, CA 94115.

Father of the Bride | Pasadena, CA

When we look back at classic movies of the 90s and 00s, we now can’t help but wonder, why didn’t we ever question how these characters could afford to live in these literal sprawling mansions? Maybe we didn’t care as much, or were just distracted by the action. Anyway, the ridiculous house from Father of the Bride is in fact, believe it or not, a real house—it’s actually someone’s home! But you can still drive by it and admire it—you can find it at 843 S El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106.

Twlight | Portland, OR

Lush! So rarely did a house reflect the personality of its owners as this incredibly smooth and sleek house that the Cullen family inhabited in the Twilight movies. Just as ethereal and eerily beautiful as the Cullens themselves, this floating house is the perfect balance of modernity and ancient secrets—just like the beautiful vamps. You can’t go right up to the house, but even the street view is pretty amazing. You can find it at 3333 NW Quimby St., Portland, OR 97210.

Hocus Pocus | Salem, MA

We don’t know about you, but even the sight of this house gives us an excited, spooky, witchy feeling. One of the most thrilling and magical movies of all time, Hocus Pocus still gives all kind of feels years later. But we best you didn’t know that you could drive right up to this house in Salem, Massachusetts, and have a peek yourself at Max’s amazing house. You can find it at 3 Ocean Ave., Salem, MA 01970.

Top Gun | Oceanside, CA

We know what you’re thinking. Top Gun doesn’t take place in a house! It’s all about exciting planes flying through the sky! But in that case, you’re forgetting that some of the most moving scenes in the film actually take place on the ground, including this lovely little cottage where Tom Cruise’s Maverick waits for Charlie. It’s a pretty popular fan spot, and has a few original photos from the movie too. You can find it at 102 N Pacific St., Oceanside, CA 92054.

Friends | New York, NY

We all know that the classic sitcom Friends took place in Manhattan, following the lives and loves of Rachel, Phoebe, Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Ross as they navigated the crazy world of adulthood. Most of the show itself was actually filmed in LA, but the outer view of Monica’s apartment was actually a real-life NYC building! You can visit it at 90 Bedford St., New York, NY 10014.

Money Pit | Locust Valley, NY

You might remember this house as being a total disaster, but the real-life house that provided the exterior shots for the 1986 hit Money Pit, is actually a beautiful and breathtaking eight-bedroom home. Isn’t it beautiful? Almost as beautiful as Tom Hanks and Shelley Long. The house used to be owned by an Olympic gold medalist, and most recently sold for $3.5 million. You can find it at 199 Feeks Lane, Locust Valley, NY 11560.

The Odd Life of Timothy Green | Newnan, GA

What a beautiful house! Even if it wasn’t the star of a popular Disney movie, we’d still want to go and soak in its gorgeous views. But as it happens, it was also the site of Jennifer Garner and her family’s lovely home in the classic The Odd Life of Timothy Green. This beautiful home was actually a bed and breakfast, and you can go and visit it to this day. You can find it at 155 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263.

Sixteen Candles | Evanston, IL

Molly Ringwald and all of her movies were an essential part of most 80s and 90s kids’ childhoods. What wouldn’t we have given to hang out with Ringwald’s character Sam in the run-up to her dreaded 16th birthday, in this gorgeous house! Well actually now you can go and visit it, having most recently been sold for over a $1 million. You can find it at 3022 Payne St., Evanston, IL 60201.

Poltergeist | Simi Valley, CA 93063

Eugh! Don’t you just get a thrill of fear and terror when looking at this house? It may just look like a normal abode, but it was of course the location of the terrifying 1982 movie Poltergeist. Despite the terrifying events, fans love to visit the sight of the movie, and flock from all over the world to this California street. The house is located at 4267 Roxbury St., Simi Valley, CA 93063.

Twilight | St. Helens, OR

Considering how mega-successful the Twilight franchise ended up being, it’s no surprise that there is more than one venue from the cherished vampire epic on this list. And here we have of course the house of Charlie Swan, Bella’s father. Rather than Forks, this house is actually in St. Helens, Oregon. You can visit it today, and even get a glimpse of Bella’s green bedroom! It can be found at 184 S 6th St., St. Helens, OR 97051.

Roseanne | Evansville, IN

So. Many. Feelings!! We almost feel like time began in this iconic house, as we grew up in front of the television watching Roseanne and her wacky family. Though the indoor scenes were actually filmed somewhere else, this four-bedroom home was the location of the exterior shots. It’s just a regular house with people living in it, but you can still go and look at it if you’re respectful. You can find the house at 619 S Runnymeade Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.

Sleepless in Seattle | Seattle, WA

Squeal! We would certainly be sleepless in Seattle if we knew we were about to visit this iconic houseboat that was Tom Hanks’ home in the classic romantic delight that was Sleepless in Seattle. This gorgeous houseboat was last sold for over $2 million, and has four bedroom and two bathrooms. It can be spotted at 2460 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109.

Breakfast at Tiffany's | New York, NY

Is there any more iconic chic and stylish film than the 60s classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s? Audrey Hepburn defined a generation of stylish cigarette holding, oversized sunglasses-wearing waifs when she starred as the unforgettable Holly Golightly in this classic movie. We all want to totter along the streets of Manhattan rocking her style—and you can actually go and visit the exterior of her iconic apartment building. You can find it at 169 E 71st St., New York, NY 10021.

The Brady Brunch | Studio City, CA

Can you even look at this house without getting the Brady Bunch song stuck in your head? Well, we can’t. Sorry if we just ruined your day there. But you wouldn’t believe just how popular this iconic house truly is, even today—in fact, it’s the second most photographed house in the whole of the United States, after only the White House! You can see this iconic venue for yourself at 11222 Dilling St., Studio City, CA 91602.

Sex and The City | New York, NY

Obviously, we can’t have a list of iconic movie and TV homes without mentioning Carrie Bradshaw’s classic apartment. Can you even think of Manhattan and the stylish New York life without thinking about Carrie, her pals, her Cosmos and her Manolo Blahniks? We are not surprised to hear that fans regularly flock to see this iconic building where the exterior of her apartment was filmed, but the homeowners have actually started blocking it off as they get so many! So go and have a look, but try and keep your distance too. You can find it at 66 Perry St., New York, NY 10014.

Stepmom | Nyack, NY

Sob! This gorgeous, huge house was used as the setting for the brilliantly moving and tear-jerking classic movie Stepmom. We are welling up just thinking about it. And going to visit this house gets us emotional for all other reasons, as it’s simply so overwhelmingly beautiful. You can visit this $3.5 million home and admire its huge lawn and waterfall—not to mention a gorgeous view of the Hudson river. You can find it at 501 N Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960.

Outer Banks | Charleston, SC

Even if we weren’t massive Outer Banks fans, we would be flocking to admire this absolutely stunning historic house. Sarah Cameron’s family lives here in the Netflix hit, but in real life it’s actually a stately home known as Lowndes Grove, dating back all the way to 1786. You can hire the place for all sorts of fancy events, such as weddings or galas, and the 14-acre grounds mean you’ll certainly have space for all your guests. It can be found at 266 St Margaret St., Charleston, SC 29403

The Dark Knight Rises | Nottingham, UK

Golly. While this is certainly an imposing and impressive building, we are not sure it’s necessarily the most … welcoming. But worry not! Because even though you might know it as the awe-inspiring Wayne Manor from The Dark Knight Rises, in real life it is simply Wollaton Hall, the sight of the Natural History Museum in Nottingham, England, open to the public since 1926. You can visit it at Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE, United Kingdom.

The Bachelor & The Bachelorette | Agoura Hills, CA

You might think that the Mansion used for the hit reality dating shows The Bachelor and The Bachelorette is pretty much an all-year-round destination for lustful adventures. But in reality, most of the time it’s much more family-friendly! A real-life family actually live there, and just rent it to ABC for the shows. We just hope they clean it thoroughly after moving back in each time. You can find it at 2351 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301.

Girls | Tokyo, Japan

Remember Shoshana’s iconic Tokyo loft? It was the epitome of Harujuku style and brilliance. How many of us watched that show wishing we could stay in such an amazing location? Well, did you know that in fact you can! Because the exact loft is actually available on Airbnb—so any Girls fans can truly soak up Shosh’s experience in the most genuine of ways. You'd have to actually book it to find out the exact address.

Avengers: Endgame | Atlanta, GA

Look at this iconic cabin! Does it give you weird feelings of adventure and excitement, but you’re not sure why? We’ll tell you—it’s of course the site of Iron Man, aka Tony Stark’s lakeside cabin in the Marvel classic Avengers: Endgame. But don’t think that such luxury is only available for superheroes—because you too can stay here, as it’s now a super pricy Airbnb.

Real Housewives of Beverley Hills | Provence, France

I mean, this isn’t exactly the sort of house any of us imagine ourselves living in, right? But that doesn’t mean we don’t want to see this iconic estate for ourselves in the flesh—seeing as it is both the luxury setting of the fabulous reality TV show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and was the real-life wedding venue for Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. And anyone can actually hire the place on Airbnb—as long as you have $4,641 spare to spend per night.

Nightmare on Elm Street | West Hollywood, CA

Yeesh! You might think that this is simply a nice-looking home on a treelined Hollywood street. And it sort of is—if you don’t know it’s horrifying history. Because this is of course the real-life location of Elm Street—so famously terrorized by the horrific Freddy Kreuger in the classic horror movie. You can visit this house in real life, if you must—we’ll skip this one, thanks. It can be found at 1428 N. Genesee Ave., West Hollywood, California.

Home Alone | Winnetka, IL

Doesn’t this look like the perfect abode to chill out in all by yourself, just rockin’ around the Christmas tree while your loving family somehow forget to take you on vacation with them? Well now you can, as the real-life location of the classic comedy Home Alone is in fact a beautiful mansion in Illinois. Just make sure to keep an eye out for any burglars. You can find it at 671 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka, Illinois.

Nights in Rodanthe | Rodanthe, NC

Oh good grief. We can’t even look at the sight of this house without bursting into tears as we remember the moving love story between Richard Gere and Diane Lane. Don’t look at me! Did you know that this beautiful house was almost swept away in to the water? But Nights fans came together to raise money and moved it further in land. Now that’s love. You can find this beautiful pad at 23288 Beacon Rd. E, Rodanthe, North Carolina.

The Silence of the Lambs | Perryopolis, PA

The house where "Buffalo Bill" stalks Jodie Foster's character in the basement is in a rural Pennsylvania hamlet southeast of Pittsburgh. Not so shockingly, it languished on the market for a year before it was sold to a fan for $100,000 under its original asking price. Perhaps to the buyer's relief (or disappointment), the infamous basement isn't real; that part of the movie was filmed on a soundstage. The house is located at 8 Circle St. Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.

Psycho | Los Angeles, CA

Ok, this one is a bit of a cheat, as it’s not actually a real house—but you can still visit it in real life. Can you even look at this house without hearing the screechy stab music and imagining that horrifying skull? Argh! But if you for some reason do insist on seeing it in real life, you can visit the Bates Mansion—or its artificially created exterior—you can hop along to a visit to Universal Studios. The theme park is located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Kingsland, TX

Picture the scene, if you will. You’ve just finished filming one of the most gruesome, murderous and terrifying movies of all time, and you wonder—just what should we do with the site of this most horrific escapade? I know! You think, we’ll turn it into a nice restaurant. You can have a dubious meal at the Grand Central Café in Kingsland, Texas any time you want—but rather you than me. You can find it at 1010 King Court, Kingsland, Texas.

The Wizard of Oz | Liberal, KS

This home isn’t actually the exact venue that was used for filming, but this Kansas farmhouse looks so incredibly similar to the iconic home of Dorothy Gale that it’s now become a popular fan and tourist site. You can actually go inside the house and pretend to be living Dorothy’s pre-Oz life—just make sure to check any tornado warnings first. You can find it at 567 Yellow Brick Road, Liberal, KS 67901, where it’s open most days from 9 am to 5 pm.