It turns out that many famous movies have been filmed right here in Texas, and I can see why. With our diverse and breathtaking landscape coupled with amazing architecture and historic landmarks, directors have jumped on the opportunity to film hit movies in the Lone Star State. Here are 12 places you will instantly recognize from famous movies:
- Hamilton Pool (Dripping Springs)
Dave Wilson/Flickr Our favorite and highly photogenic swimming hole appeared in several scenes of the 2010 movie “Predators.”
- Wortham Center (Houston)
Jerald Jackson/Flickr This building in downtown Houston appeared in the 1990 movie “Robocop 2,” along with other Houston locations such as the Alley Theater and George R. Brown Convention Center.
- Texas Chainsaw House (Kingsland)
mookielove/Flickr The original home was actually located in Round Rock, but has now been moved on the grounds of The Antlers hotel in Kingsland. It now operates as a restaurant called Grand Central Cafe.
- WIlliam P Hobby Airport (Houston)
Ryan Basillo/Flickr A few scenes from John Waynes 1968 film “Hellfighers” were shot in the Hobby Airport, as well as other locations throughout Houston.
- USS Texas (La Porte)
Rennett Stowe/Flickr This famous battleship showed up in scenes from the movie “Pearl Harbor,” which was partially filmed in Texas.
- USS Lexington (Corpus Christi)
Karen/Flickr “Pearl Harbor” was also partially filmed on board the USS Lexington.
- Bass Concert Hall (Austin)
Miles Bintz/Flickr You might recognize this building from the pageant scenes in the hilarious 2000 comedy movie “Miss Congeniality.”
- Tranquility Park (Houston)
Jerald Jackson/Flickr This peaceful downtown Houston park known for these giant cylinders appeared in the film “Reality Bites” when Lelaina and Troy take a walk through the park after Lelaina gets fired from her TV job.
- Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds (Poteet)
jewell willett/Flickr
Miguel Angel Rodriguez/Flickr Known as the “Strawberry Capital of Texas,” the small town of Poteet holds an annual Strawberry Festival in the springtime. The fairgrounds of the festival appeared in concert scenes in the movie “Selena.”
- Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank (Pilot Point)
Nicolas Henderson/Flickr The Academy award-winning movie “Bonnie & Clyde” was filmed in locations throughout Texas, and this iconic bank in Pilot Point made several appearances.
- McCollum-Chapman-Trousdale House (Smithville)
Wikipedia/Tkishot From the movie “Hope Floats,” this was Birdee’s family home right off the Colorado River.
- Top Notch Hamburgers (Austin)
Gino/Flickr Where the catchphrase “All right, all right, all right” was born in the coming-of-age classic “Dazed and Confused.”
Did you recognize all of these locations? What other places in Texas do you know of that appeared in famous movies?
Dave Wilson/Flickr
Our favorite and highly photogenic swimming hole appeared in several scenes of the 2010 movie “Predators.”
Jerald Jackson/Flickr
This building in downtown Houston appeared in the 1990 movie “Robocop 2,” along with other Houston locations such as the Alley Theater and George R. Brown Convention Center.
mookielove/Flickr
The original home was actually located in Round Rock, but has now been moved on the grounds of The Antlers hotel in Kingsland. It now operates as a restaurant called Grand Central Cafe.
Ryan Basillo/Flickr
A few scenes from John Waynes 1968 film “Hellfighers” were shot in the Hobby Airport, as well as other locations throughout Houston.
Rennett Stowe/Flickr
This famous battleship showed up in scenes from the movie “Pearl Harbor,” which was partially filmed in Texas.
Karen/Flickr
“Pearl Harbor” was also partially filmed on board the USS Lexington.
Miles Bintz/Flickr
You might recognize this building from the pageant scenes in the hilarious 2000 comedy movie “Miss Congeniality.”
This peaceful downtown Houston park known for these giant cylinders appeared in the film “Reality Bites” when Lelaina and Troy take a walk through the park after Lelaina gets fired from her TV job.
jewell willett/Flickr
Miguel Angel Rodriguez/Flickr
Known as the “Strawberry Capital of Texas,” the small town of Poteet holds an annual Strawberry Festival in the springtime. The fairgrounds of the festival appeared in concert scenes in the movie “Selena.”
Nicolas Henderson/Flickr
The Academy award-winning movie “Bonnie & Clyde” was filmed in locations throughout Texas, and this iconic bank in Pilot Point made several appearances.
Wikipedia/Tkishot
From the movie “Hope Floats,” this was Birdee’s family home right off the Colorado River.
Gino/Flickr
Where the catchphrase “All right, all right, all right” was born in the coming-of-age classic “Dazed and Confused.”
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