20 U.S. locations you might recognize from film

Visible from Cannon Beach on Oregon's picturesque coast, Haystack Rock has appeared in multiple films, including "The Goonies." "Point Break" was filmed just a few miles away at Ecola State Park. 

This hotel in Estes Park, Colorado, is widely believed to be one of the country's most haunted, making it perfect for paranormal enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike. It also served as the inspiration for Stephen King's legendary novel "The Shining," and the filming location for a miniseries based on the book. (It also appears in the goofy Jim Carrey comedy "Dumb & Dumber." 

The stunning facade of this grand New York City library has appeared in a number of films, most famously "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Ghostbusters," and "Sex and the City: The Movie." 

The steps in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art played an iconic role in Sylvester Stallone's 1976 cult-favorite "Rocky," which still inspires tons of fans to make their own run up the steps and pump their fists toward the sky before posing with the Rocky Balboa statue. 

This bustling Chicago train station has served as a filming location for a wide range of films, from "Man of Steel" to beloved rom-com "My Best Friend's Wedding."

Though it looks a little different than when "Mrs. Doubtfire" premiered in 1993, but the home made famous in this Robin Williams classic, located at 2640 Steiner Street in San Francisco, remains a popular attraction for visitors to the city, along with the legendary Painted Ladies. 

Made famous in "Ghostbusters," the Hook & Ladder Company 8 Firehouse in New York City has embraced its Hollywood connection, complete with Ghostbusters logos just outside the front door. 

In addition to offering some of the best views of Los Angeles, the Griffith Observatory has been featured in a number of films throughout the years. You've likely seen it in "Jurassic Park," "Transformers," or Oscar-winner "La La Land." 

The exterior of this Manhattan diner, open since the 1940s, will forever be associated with "Seinfeld," even though the restaurant was given a different name, Monk's Cafe, in the series. 

This massive North Carolina estate has appeared in multiple films, including "The Last of the Mohicans," "Richie Rich," and "Patch Adams," not to mention the Tom Hanks cult-favorite "Forrest Gump." 

The setting for "The Shawshank Redemption," one of the most widely beloved films of all time, the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio offers tours that allow visitors to explore scenes from the film along with the history of the notorious prison. 

Ever wanted to spend a day like you're living in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off?" Head to the Art Institute of Chicago and gaze at the gorgeous art, just like Ferris and his pals did on that fateful day of skipping school. 

After it appeared in "Good Will Hunting," this bench in Boston's Public Garden was renamed in honor of the film's star, Robin Williams, after his untimely and tragic death in 2014. 

Apparently, "if you build it, they will come," still applies to the "Field of Dreams" baseball diamond, where its owners in Dyersville, Iowa welcome tens of thousands of visitors each and every year. 

Arguably the most famous train station in the entire United States, Grand Central has appeared in nearly 100 films, according to IMDB, including "Men In Black," cult classic "Party Monster" and "Hackers." 

You can't actually visit the Chief Joseph Ranch, which you may recognize as the Dutton Ranch from Taylor Sheridan's wildly popular series "Yellowstone," but you can still drive by and check out the sign from the road as many, many tourists do each year. 

Considering that it is our nation's capital, it's not surprising that a number of films have been shot at Washington, D.C.'s National Mall. The iconic spot appears in "Forrest Gump," "National Treasure," and even the 1939 classic "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." 

Known mostly for the giant donut sitting on top, this Inglewood pastry spot has been a staple since the 1950s. It's also been a popular filming destination, evidenced by its appearances in "Mars Attacks!" and "Iron Man 2." 

Starting in 1959, New York City's ritzy Plaza Hotel has been featured in a number of films, ranging from Alfred Hitchcock's "North By Northwest" to "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York," to the 2013 adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby." 

Though it's definitely set in the south, California's "Big Bear Lake" made its first film appearance in the 1939 epic "Gone With The Wind." Since, it's appeared in hundreds of titles, from indie faves like "Magnolia" and Disney's 1961 classic "The Parent Trap."