Pat's vs. Geno's - Philadelphia, PA

These two Philly Cheesesteak institutions have gone head-to-head on just about every television show imaginable. Bottom line, it simply comes down to preference as both places are very good.

These two locations are directly across the street from each other in the Philly Cheesesteak Tourist Trap of the world. If you are in Philadelphia, add this to your list. Above is "Pat's King of Steaks" (located at 1237 E Passyunk Avenue) and below is "Geno's Steaks" (located at 1219 S 9th Street).

I went there in December of 2017, ordered one sandwich from both places, and tried them. My winner? Tony Luke's! :)

Philadelphia Museum of Art - "Rocky" Filming Location - Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is not just one of the most amazing art museums I have ever visted, it is also home of the famous "Rocky Stairs" from the 1976 film "Rocky." This is how it appeared in December of 2017.

There is also a statue near the stairs of the fictional character "Rocky." Beware of people trying to "use your phone to take your picture." You can find this museum at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA.

The Liberty Bell - Philadelphia, PA

The Liberty Bell, one of America's most notable icons, is located at North 6th Street and Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is housed inside of a building, and admission is free!

The Gallagher House - "Shameless" Filming Location - Chicago, IL

If you have ever seen the Showtime series "Shameless," then this house will be extremely familiar to you. Located at 2119 South Homan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois is the house used as the Gallagher residence. Above is an image from the show, showing Karl on the front steps. Below is the house in November of 2017.

The property all around the house was used. Above is Fiona and Ian sitting in the hot tub in the backyard. Below is the back of the house in 2017.

Kev & V's House - "Shameless" Filming Location - Chicago, IL

Located at 2113 South Homan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois is the house used as Kevin and Veronica's home in the Showtime hit series "Shameless." Above is a still from the Season 3 as Kevin walks out of the house. Below is the same location in November of 2017.

Stine & Zach's Houses - "Goosebumps (2015)" Filming Location - Atlanta, GA

The 2015 film "Goosebumps," starring Jack Black, was filmed primarily in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Above is a still from the film showing Stine & Zach's houses. Below is the same spot in August of 2017. Stine's house is the larger one, located at 345 Mell Ave. NE. in Atlanta.

In the above still, facing north up Mell Ave. right across from Zach's house. You can see Slappy the Dummy driving off, turning west down Iverson St. NE. Below is the same spot in 2017.

In the above still, Zach, Champ, and Hannah are running north, about to turn onto Iverson St. NE. Below is the same spot in 2017.

Town of Juliette - "Fried Green Tomatoes" Filming Location - Juliette, GA

In the film "Fried Green Tomatoes," the small town of Juliette is almost a character in the movie. Along with the Whistle Stop Café, this town was used for a majority of that hit film. All of these photos are taken up and down McCrackin Street. Above is a still from the movie and below is the same spot in July of 2017.

Above from the movie; below in July of 2017.

Above from the movie and below in July of 2017.

I saw the words in the photo below painted onto one of the buildings. Very cool!

Sac-O-Suds - "My Cousin Vinny" Filming Location - Monticello, GA

The Sac-O-Suds gas station was a focal point in the 1992 film "My Cousin Vinny." Above is a still from the film and below is how it appeared in July of 2017.

In the still above, Stan and Bill pull up to the Sac-O-Suds in their car. Behind them, you can see the homes of Sam, Ernie, and Constance. Below is the same spot in 2017. 

In the above still, Stan and Bill drive away from the Sac-O-Suds. Below is the same location in 2017.

The inside of the gas station has been remodeled but they do have some movie memorabilia there. I asked to purchase a can of tuna...they said they were all out! The staff there is extremely friendly and they told me the movie itself is used in law school as a case study. You can find the Sac-O-Suds at GA-16, Monticello, Georgia. 

Butts County Probate - "Stranger Things" Filming Location - Jackson, GA

Butts County Probate was used as the exterior of the library in the series "Stranger Things." Above is a still from the series and below is the same location in July of 2017. This is the west side of the building. You can find it at 25 3rd Street, Jackson, Georgia.

Jackson Drug - "Stranger Things" Filming Location - Jackson, GA

Jackson Drug was often used in the series "Stranger Things." Both the interiors and exteriors were used. Above is a still from an episode and below is the same location in July of 2017. You can find it at 4 2nd Street in Jackson, Georgia.

Hawk Theater - "Stranger Things" Filming Location - Jackson, GA

Believe it or not, the Hawk Theater doesn't exist. Easily one of the more memorable scenes in the first season of "Stranger Things," Nancy spots some unsavory graffiti about her extracurricular activities in the above still. The building was dressed up to resemble a theater, but it is obviously not. Below is the same spot in July of 2017. You can find it on the corner of South Oak Street and 3rd Street in Jackson, Georgia.

Whistle Stop Cafe - "Fried Green Tomatoes" Filming Location - Juliette, GA

The Whistle Stop Café was almost its own character in the film "Fried Green Tomatoes." As of the day I post this, the café is open for business and it looks very similar to how it did in the movie. The interiors are exact. Above is a still from the film and below is the café in July of 2017.

In the still above, you can see Big George preparing barbeque behind the café. Below is the same spot in July of 2017.

A fake grave was made for the character Frank Bennett behind the café, as well.

And yes, we had to order the fried green tomatoes and wash them down with sweet tea. It was outstanding! You can find this gem at 443 McCrackin Street in Juliette, Georgia.

Patrick Henry Academy - "Stranger Things" Filming Location - Stockbridge, GA

Patrick Henry Academy was used as Hawkins Middle and High Schools in the Netflix series "Stranger Things." Both the interior and exterior were used for shooting. The still above is from the series and the shot below is how it appeared in July of 2017.

Below you can see the exterior of the gym, still labeled with the Hawkins Middle School logo. You can find this location at 109 South Lee Street in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Fight in the Alley - "Stranger Things" Filming Location - Jackson, GA

In the Netflix series "Stranger Things," Nancy confronts Steve and his friends in an alley, right before a fist fight breaks out between Steve and Jonathan. In the above still from the show, the camera is facing north up the alley. Below is the same spot in July of 2017.

In the above still, the camera is facing south. Below is the same spot in July of 2017. You can find this location in the alley connecting W 2nd St and W 3rd St between Pittman St and N Oak St in Jackson, Georgia.