Here is Trip 3 for The Sopranos and although most of the shows were filmed in New Jersey and New York, there were 3 episodes that had filming’s right off of Route 1 in Florida. Each of the following Stops include a picture of the scene shot, along with a picture of the real-life location. […]
There’s Something About Mary is a classic comedy from the insanely off the wall Farrelly Brothers. Most of the film was shot in Miami and in the movie Ted, Ben Stiller’s character stays at the Cardozo Hotel on Ocean Drive. The hotel is featured in the movie several times so it’s pretty recognizable when you […]
Shot throughout South Florida in 1990, director Martin Scorsese”s version of Cape Fear heavily imitated Alfred Hitchcock’s style. A hypnotically and engrossing thriller that spins along on the dreams and anxieties of its characters. This suspense and revenge film has multiple scenes of intense violence and threat. Starring Robert De Niro as Max Kady, a […]
Despite taking place in Louisiana, The Waterboy was filmed throughout Florida in Claremont, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Orlando, St Cloud and DeLand. Stetson University’s Spec Martin stadium in DeLand, home of the local high school team was the film’s Mud Dogs training ground. The Waterboy is a heartfelt satire of small town life where the […]
On the shores of Lake Geneva the Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland since 1967. Past festivals have generated fantastic stars and legendary performances to nearly 250,000 people yearly. Artists that have graced the stage include Etta James, Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, David […]
Shanahan’s Sweet Retreat in Sullivan, Maine is a family-owned and operated ice cream shop. It is uniquely managed, with operations shared between family members and students of the owner, who is a teacher outside the summer season. The shop offers a selection of over 30 hand-scooped, delicious ice cream flavors, alongside a variety of milkshakes, […]
The Elm Street Cemetery, located opposite the First Congregational Church in Braintree, MA, has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s, making it one of Massachusetts’ oldest burial sites. It is adorned with the notable family names of Braintree, such as Thayer, Hollis, Storrs, and French. The cemetery witnessed its first burial a […]
Sears, Roebuck and Company was founded in 1892 by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck, the company began as a humble mail-order catalog business. By 1906, Sears had been restructured under the leadership of Richard Sears and Julius Rosenwald, marking the beginning of an era of significant growth. This growth was underscored by the […]
Nestled in the heart of Acadia National Park, Mt. Desert Narrows Overlook offers travelers a breathtaking vista that captures the essence of Maine’s rugged coastline. This picturesque spot is a testament to the unspoiled beauty of the natural world, presenting a panoramic view that stretches across the serene waters of Frenchman Bay to the bustling […]
When screenwriter Amy Holden Jones decided to use the Mystic Pizza restaurant in Mystic, CT as the inspiration, setting, and even the title of the romantic comedy she was working on, it’s doubtful that the owners knew that over 35 years later after the film’s release it would still be the eatery’s claim to fame. […]
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