In 1996's "The Rock" Sean Connery is shocked to hear they've turned Alcatraz into a tourist destination, then goes on to rescue it from a terrorist takeover with sidekick Nicolas Cage Read more.
Yippee-ki-yay! In 1989's "Die Hard" John McClane finds himself single-handedly taking on a group of terrorists throughout Nakatomi Tower, in order to save a group of hostages, including his wife Read more.
A neighbor devised Lombard St.’s eight turns to prevent cars from speeding down the dangerously steep slope. The street has since turned up in many films, including “Vertigo.” (From Aerial America) Read more.
Opening scenes in "The Dark Knight" (2008), which depict the Joker (Heath Ledger) and his clown henchmen robbing Gotham National Bank, were shot in the Old Chicago Post Office. Read more.
Harry Potter fans won't want to miss the chance to visit the famous Platform 9 3/4 - located between Platforms 9 & 10 - at London's Kings Cross station Read more.
Who You Gonna Call? This firehouse served as the headquarters for Bill Murray, Dan Akroyd, and the rest of the "Ghostbusters" in both their 1984 film and the sequel 5 years later Read more.