Atlanta has hosted over 500 film and TV productions. Here is where to find the real locations from Marvel, Stranger Things, The Walking Dead and The Hunger Games, plus guided tours.
Atlanta, often called the Hollywood of the South, has hosted over 500 film and TV productions. Key sites include the Swan House from The Hunger Games, the High Museum of Art from Black Panther, and downtown streets from Avengers: Infinity War. Guided tours focus mostly on The Walking Dead and Stranger Things, running from 2-hour walks to full-day private VIP experiences.
Georgia's tax incentives and a deep bench of soundstages have turned Atlanta into one of the busiest production centers in the United States. The metro area ranks second in the country for number of soundstages, and the results show up on screen constantly: downtown blocks doubling as New York, Lagos, or post-apocalyptic wastelands.
For travelers, that density pays off. A single afternoon can cover the Museum of Great Britain heist location from Black Panther, President Snow's mansion from The Hunger Games, and streets torn apart by Avengers: Infinity War. Walking Dead country sits about an hour south in Senoia, and Stranger Things fans can visit the Hawkins town square in nearby Jackson.
The productions below explain why Atlanta looks so familiar on screen. Some shot only interiors at local studios, but many used real streets, museums, and mansions that visitors can still walk past today.
| Title | Year | Type | What was filmed here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avengers: Infinity War | 2018 | Film | Downtown streets and various urban locations standing in for New York |
| Avengers: Endgame | 2019 | Film | Multiple Atlanta sites including studio work and exteriors |
| Black Panther | 2018 | Film | High Museum of Art as Museum of Great Britain, City Hall |
| Spider-Man: Homecoming | 2017 | Film | Midtown High School interiors, Atlanta Marriott Marquis |
| The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | 2013 | Film | Swan House as President Snow's mansion, Georgia World Congress Center |
| The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 | 2014 | Film | Swan House, Atlanta History Center areas |
| The Walking Dead | 2010-2022 | TV | Downtown Atlanta streets, CDC building, Norfolk-Southern Building |
| Stranger Things | 2016- | TV | Jackson GA downtown for Hawkins, various metro Atlanta spots |
| Atlanta | 2016-2022 | TV | Various real Atlanta neighborhoods and spots like Zesto Drive-In |
| Baby Driver | 2017 | Film | Downtown Atlanta streets and parking lots |
| Captain America: Civil War | 2016 | Film | Downtown Atlanta as Lagos, Georgia State Capitol |
| Zombieland | 2009 | Film | Mansions in Buckhead, Atlanta Motor Speedway |
| The Resident | 2018- | TV | High Museum of Art and other Midtown locations |
| Cobra Kai | 2018- | TV | High Museum of Art and Atlanta areas |
| Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 | 2017 | Film | Trilith Studios and surrounding areas |
| Spider-Man: No Way Home | 2021 | Film | Trilith Studios |
| The Vampire Diaries | 2009-2017 | TV | Covington GA square near Atlanta |
| Hidden Figures | 2016 | Film | Atlanta University Center and other sites |
| Driving Miss Daisy | 1989 | Film | Druid Hills neighborhood houses and The Temple synagogue |
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Filmed here: President Snow's mansion exterior and interiors
The Swan House played President Snow's mansion in Catching Fire and Mockingjay Part 1, both exterior and interiors. It sits inside the Atlanta History Center and is open to the public with admission, which also covers the gardens and house museum. It is the most polished single-location stop for Hunger Games fans.
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Filmed here: Museum of Great Britain heist scene in Black Panther; hospital and other interiors
The Midtown museum appeared in Black Panther as the Museum of Great Britain, where the opening heist unfolds. It also served as hospital and other interiors for The Resident and Cobra Kai. Regular admission gets visitors inside during normal hours, with parking available, making it an easy pairing with other Midtown stops.
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Filmed here: Stand-in for Washington D.C. and other government buildings
The Capitol stood in for Washington D.C. buildings in Captain America: Civil War and appeared in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It is a public building with tours available, and the exterior can be photographed freely. Its location downtown puts it within walking distance of other screen-famous streets near Five Points.
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Filmed here: Urban action scenes, stand-ins for New York, Lagos, and post-apocalyptic settings
Downtown Atlanta and The Gulch hosted urban action sequences for Avengers: Infinity War, Baby Driver, The Walking Dead, and Captain America: Civil War, standing in for New York, Lagos, and collapsed cities alike. The streets are public and walkable, with many recognizable spots near Five Points. Visitors should respect any production still filming.
Studio infrastructure drives everything. Tyler Perry Studios occupies a 330-acre former military base with 12 soundstages and offers self-guided or event-based access. Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, the largest purpose-built studio outside Los Angeles, runs 32 stages plus a 400-acre backlot and hosted Marvel productions such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Spider-Man: No Way Home, though public tours are limited. Assembly Studios in Doraville adds a 135-acre complex with soundstages, exteriors, and the Georgia Film Academy on site. Casual visitors should not count on walking onto active lots, but the surrounding towns of Senoia and Jackson offer plenty of accessible locations.
Bookable tours concentrate on two franchises: The Walking Dead and Stranger Things. The Walking Dead options range from a budget-friendly group walk to full-day private VIP trips that combine Atlanta sites with Senoia, the real-life Alexandria. Stranger Things fans have one standout private option. Most tours are private, so prices climb accordingly, but ratings across the board run high.
Private Stranger Things "The Upside Down" Film Locations Tour in Atlanta
The only Stranger Things tour on the list, private and rated a perfect 5.0 from 388 reviews, making it the most reviewed and highest rated option on this page.
Walking Dead Walking Tour on Private Filming Backlot
At 50 USD this is the cheapest Walking Dead option and the only one that walks a private filming backlot rather than public streets, with a 4.7 rating from 280 reviews.
The Walking Dead: Private Film Locations Tour of Senoia
A 175 USD private tour of Senoia, the town that served as Alexandria, with a 4.7 rating across 80 reviews.
7-Hr The Walking Dead Private VIP Tour in Atlanta and Senoia with Transportation
Seven hours with transportation, covering both Atlanta and Senoia locations in one private day trip; rated 4.8 from 65 reviews, with price on request.
The Walking Dead in the City: Private Atlanta Film Location Tour
Focuses on Atlanta city locations from the early seasons, private at 175 USD, and carries the strongest rating of the city-only options at 4.9 from 54 reviews.
Atlanta: 'The Walking Dead' Film Locations Private Tour
A private Walking Dead locations tour rated 4.9 from 40 reviews, priced on request, for travelers who want a dedicated guide without a fixed group itinerary.
Senoia The Walking Dead Film locations 2 hours Walking Tour
A 2-hour walking tour of Senoia at 39 USD with a perfect 5.0 rating from 33 reviews, ideal for a short stop on a self-drive trip south of the city.
Atlanta: 'The Walking Dead' VIP Private Tour
The premium option at 350 USD, a private VIP tour rated 4.9 from 9 reviews, suited to committed fans who want depth over price.
Georgia offers strong tax incentives for production, and the Atlanta metro now has the second highest number of soundstages in the United States. Over 500 film and TV productions have filmed in the area as of 2026, including Avengers: Infinity War, Black Panther, and Stranger Things.
Tyler Perry Studios offers self-guided or event-based access on its 330-acre campus. Trilith Studios, home to many Marvel productions, offers limited public tours. Neither works as a casual drop-in, so check current access options before planning a visit.
The Museum of Great Britain heist was filmed at the High Museum of Art in Midtown Atlanta. The museum is open to the public with regular admission, and the same building has appeared in The Resident and Cobra Kai.
Yes. The Swan House at the Atlanta History Center served as President Snow's mansion in Catching Fire and Mockingjay Part 1. Admission to the History Center includes access to the house, its interiors, and the gardens.
Alexandria was filmed in Senoia, Georgia, roughly an hour south of Atlanta. Several tours cover Senoia, from a 39 USD two-hour walking tour to private full-day VIP trips that add Atlanta locations.
Downtown Jackson, Georgia, about an hour east of Atlanta, stood in for Hawkins, along with various spots around metro Atlanta. The private Stranger Things film locations tour based in Atlanta covers these sites with a guide.
Atlanta rewards both self-guided explorers and tour takers. The Swan House, High Museum, and Capitol are easy ticketed or public stops on a downtown loop, while Senoia and Jackson make rewarding side trips. For structure, the private Stranger Things tour and the Walking Dead backlot walk deliver the strongest ratings on the page.
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