New York in the Movies
By Elisa Kim, Citysearch Contributor
From the Hotel Chelsea to Moondance Diner, visit New York sites immortalized on the silver screen.
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Empire State Building
350 5th Ave, New York, NY
King Kong's journey from Skull Island to Manhattan ends when Kong scales this skyscraper and is shot down. -
Macy's
151 W 34th St, New York, NY
A little girl who doesn't believe in Santa meets the jolly man for herself at Macy's in "Miracle on 34th Street." -
Hotel Chelsea
222 W 23rd St, New York, NY
Recognize the hallway where Mathilda meets hitman Leon from "The Professional"? It's located in this historical building.
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Serendipity 3
225 E 60th St, New York, NY
A happy accident led two Christmas shoppers into this quaint dessert parlor for their famous treats in "Serendipity." -
Katz's Deli
205 E Houston St, New York, NY
Who can forget that infamous scene from "When Harry Met Sally" when Meg Ryan simulates a loud orgasm for Billy Crystal? -
Elaine's
1703 2ND Ave, New York, NY
Not only does Woody Allen's character in "Manhattan" dine at this Italian restaurant, but Allen himself is a regular at the celeb hot spot. -
Lenny's Pizza of Brooklyn
1969 86TH St, Brooklyn, NY
John Travolta put this Brooklyn pizzeria on the map after eating a double-decker slice in "Saturday Night Fever." -
Empire Diner
210 10th Ave, New York, NY
Flicks like "Men in Black" and "Igby Goes Down" were filmed at this classic railroad dining car.
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Cafe Lalo
201 W 83RD St, New York, NY
If you've ever been embarrassed to order just dessert, you'll find this place a godsend. -
Gray's Papaya
2090 Broadway, New York, NY
The New York hot dog classic that brings a whole new level of meaning to "cheap eats."
