The Shoe Tree - Woodstock, IL

The Shoe Tree is a roadside attraction my wife and I sought our on out road trip through Illinois. We tied one of her shoes and one of mine together and threw it into this tree, like thousands of others had before us, and made a wish. It's not too hard to find; there is a farm across the road from the tree. The farm's address is 19802 Dunham Road just north of Woodstock, Illinois.

The Old Courthouse - "Groundhog Day" & "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

In the film "Groundhog Day," the interior bar scenes were actually filmed on the inside of the Old Courthouse in Woodstock. Above is a still from the film and directly below is the exterior of the Courthouse in August of 2015.

A scene from "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" was also shot here, shown in the still below.

You can find this location at 101 North Johnson Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Piano Teacher's House - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

In the film "Groundhog Day," Phil decides to take piano lessons. Above is a still from the film taken from a scene where Phil knocks on the door of the teacher to begin his lessons. Below is the same location in August of 2015. You can find this house at 348 South Madison in Woodstock, Illinois.

Old Man's Alley - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The alley in which Bill Murray's character find the ill homeless man is located in Woodstock, Illinois. It can be found where Benton Street and East Judd Street converge. Above is a still from the film, showing Murray approach the homeless man. Below is the same spot in August of 2015. The man would have been leaning against where the window is now located.

There is a plaque on the wall to commemorate the exact location of this scene.

The Puddle - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

My favorite re-occurrence in the movie "Groundhog Day" is when Phil (Bill Murray) steps in the puddle next to the sidewalk over and over again. You can see Phil step in the puddle in the still above from the film. Below is the same location in August of 2015. You can find it at 108 Cass Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Woodstock is so incredibly proud of the film that they have placed plaques throughout the town commemorating various scenes filmed there. On the sidewalk, right where Bill Murray stepped before he stepped into the puddle, the city placed a very special plaque. See below.

The Bowling Alley - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The one and only bowling alley in Woodstock, Illinois was used for some interior and exterior shots in the film "Groundhog Day." Above is a still from the film and below is the same location in August of 2015. As you can see, not much has changed! You can find this location at 109 Church Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Gobbler's Knob - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Square Park in Woodstock, Illinois was used as Gobbler's Knob in the film "Groundhog Day." In the above still from the film, they are preparing to see if the groundhog spots his shadow. Below is the same location in August of 2015. We are looking southwest in the southwest corner of the park.

If you stay in that spot and turn around 180 degrees, you will see the gazebo, as shown in the still above from the film. Below is the same location in 2015. We are looking northeast.

The city of Woodstock even commemorated this filming location by adding a placard to the exact spot in the park.

The Crash - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The crash scene in the film "Groundhog Day" is one of my favorites in the whole film, especially when Bill Murray's character places a food order with the police officer after the crash happens. The crash transpired on the northwest corner of Calhoun and Jefferson Streets in Woodstock, Illinois. Above is a still from the film when it was an empty lot and below is the same spot in August of 2015 with the newly constructed building in place.

The city of Woodstock did commemorate the scene by putting a plaque on the wall of the building where the scene itself took place.

Tip Top Cafe - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

As with most of the locations in the film "Groundhog Day," the cafe was used quite frequently during the movie. Both the interior and exterior were used in the film. Above is a still from the movie; below is the same location in August of 2015. As of this date, the restaurant is La Placita Mexican Restaurant. We did eat there and the food is excellent!

Above is a still from the film showing Phil and Rita dining in the cafe. Below is the interior in 2015. You can find this location at 108 Cass Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Royal Victorian Manor - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

One of the central locations for the film "Groundhog Day" was the bed & breakfast Bill Murray's character stayed in. As I type this, it is still an operable B&B. Above is a still from the film and below is how the building appeared in August of 2015.

In the still above, this is Bill Murray's point-of-view as he looks out his window at the B&B, staring down the road and noticing the storm hasn't hit yet. Below is the same street (where Fremont and South Madison Streets meet) in 2015. You can find the B&B at 344 Fremont Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Woodstock Opera House - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The Woodstock Opera House was used as The Pennsylvanian Hotel in the film "Groundhog Day." Many scenes were shot here including one of Bill Murray's suicide scenes where he leaps from the tower. Above is a still from the film, with Murray's news van parked out front. Below is the same spot in August of 2015. You can find it at 121 Van Buren Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Woodstock Theatre - "Groundhog Day" & "Planes, Trains & Automobiles" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

Woodstock Theatre was used for the theater scene in the film "Groundhog Day." You can see how the theater appeared in the film in the two stills above. Below is how the theater looked in August of 2015.

The theater was also seen briefly in the film "Planes, Trains and Automobiles." In the still below, you can see a shot down Main Street with the theater's marquee on the left.

The theater can be found at 209 Main Street in Woodstock, Illinois.

Moose Lodge - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The dance scenes from the film "Groundhog Day" were filmed at the Moose Lodge, located at 406 Clay Street in Woodstock, Illinois. Above is a still from the film, shot from within the Moose Lodge. Below is the exterior of the building in August of 2015.

Ned's Corner - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

The corner, actually known as Ned's corner, where Phil punches Ned is located at 100 Cass Street in Woodstock, Illinois. Above is a still from the film. Below is the same location in August of 2015.

The city of Woodstock added many plaques all throughout the town commemorating the various filming locations of "Groundhog Day."

Armored Car Heist - "Groundhog Day" Filming Location - Woodstock, IL

Bill Murray's character robs an armored car in front of a bank in the 1993 film "Groundhog Day." The two images above are stills from the film showing the waitress approach the armored car and then Murray taking the money. Below is that same location in August of 2015. It is located at 188 Cass Street in Woodstock, Illinois.