Location 01Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array
New Mexico, Socorro, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Opening scenes with astronomers detecting a signal in the pilot
The giant radio dishes of the Very Large Array set the tone in the opening scenes of the pilot, when astronomers detect the signal that drives the series. The site sits on the Plains of San Agustin about an hour west of Socorro. It remains an active observatory, so access is limited to designated viewing areas during operating hours, but the antennas stretching across the plain are an unforgettable sight and easy to photograph from public zones.
Location 02Barnes & Noble - Coronado Center
New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Carol’s book-signing scene and exit in the pilot
Carol's book-signing scene and her exit in the pilot were filmed inside this bookstore at the Coronado Center mall in northeast Albuquerque. It functions as a regular retail shop, open during standard mall hours, so fans can walk the aisles where the scene played out without any special arrangement. It is one of the easiest locations on the list to visit, pairing well with other filming sites around the city.
Location 03Los Poblanos Historic Inn & Organic Farm
New Mexico, Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, United States Ticketed
Filmed here: Various exterior and farm-related scenes
This historic inn and working farm in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque provided exteriors and farm-related scenes for the series. Today it operates as a lodging and event destination with lavender fields and restored buildings. Access is ticketed: visitors can book a stay, a tour or a meal to explore the grounds properly. Check the property's current offerings before arriving, as access details can shift with events and seasonal programming.
Location 04Albuquerque International Sunport
New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Airport scenes
The city's main airport stood in for itself in the series' airport scenes, and it remains one of the most naturally accessible filming locations. Any traveler flying in or out of Albuquerque passes through spaces seen on screen. The Sunport's distinctive Pueblo Revival architecture makes it a genuinely pleasant terminal to linger in, and arriving passengers can consider it the first Pluribus location of their trip before collecting bags.
Location 05CNM Rio Rancho Campus / Albuquerque College and Career High School
New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States Outside only
Filmed here: Hospital and laboratory scenes
This educational campus in the metro area was used for the show's hospital and laboratory scenes. As a functioning school, interior access is not possible for visitors, but the buildings used for exteriors are visible from surrounding public areas. Fans retracing the series around Albuquerque can drive past and recognize the facades, though the best plan is to view from the street and continue on to nearby locations.
Location 06Custom cul-de-sac set (west side Albuquerque)
New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States Private property
Filmed here: Carol and Helen’s neighborhood and recurring home base
Carol and Helen's neighborhood, the show's recurring home base, does not exist on any ordinary street map. Production built a full custom cul-de-sac with seven real houses on leased land outside Albuquerque, complete with real concrete curbs, to avoid the complications of filming in an actual neighborhood. The set was designed with panoramic views of the Sandia Mountains. It sits on private land and is not open to the public.
Location 07Bilbao Airport (exterior)
Biscay, Loiu, Spain Free to see
Filmed here: Airport arrival and conference scenes
The airport arrival and conference scenes set in Bilbao were captured at the airport's exterior in Loiu, in Biscay, Spain. It is an active international airport with public areas open to anyone, so travelers passing through can recognize the terminal and approach roads seen on screen. The interior conference sequences, however, were filmed elsewhere, at the Congress Palace of Oviedo, roughly three hours west by road.
Location 08Canary Islands (various, including La Palma and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
Canary Islands, Las Palmas, Spain Free to see
Filmed here: Scenes doubling for Tangier, Norwegian ice hotel, and Atlantic/jungle settings
The Canary Islands proved remarkably versatile, doubling for a Norwegian ice hotel, the hills of Tangier, Morocco, and Atlantic and jungle settings across the series. Locations span La Palma and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, taking advantage of the islands' dramatically varied microclimates. These are public landscapes, so visitors can explore them freely, though checking local tourism information for specific sites, trail conditions and seasonal access is the sensible approach.
Location 09Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Nevada, Las Vegas, United States Free to see
Filmed here: Hedonism and excess sequences
The resort's casino and public spaces hosted the series' hedonism and excess sequences, and the neon-soaked results fit Las Vegas almost too well. The Westgate remains a fully operating resort off the north end of the Strip, with standard visitor access to its casino floor and public areas. Fans can walk through the same spaces seen on screen, stay on property, or simply stop by while touring the city's other sights.
Location 10One&Only Moonlight Basin
Montana, Big Sky, United States Ticketed
Filmed here: Montana resort and cabin scenes
The Montana resort and cabin scenes were filmed at this luxury property near Big Sky, set against the dramatic terrain of the Spanish Peaks. Access is ticketed in practice: the resort primarily welcomes booked guests, so an overnight stay or an arranged visit is the realistic way to see the scenery featured in the show. Travelers already planning a Yellowstone-area trip will find it an easy, scenic detour.
Location 11Congress Palace of Oviedo
Asturias, Oviedo, Spain Ticketed
Filmed here: Interiors doubling for Bilbao Airport conference
The interiors of the Bilbao Airport conference scenes were actually filmed inside this event venue in Oviedo, Asturias, in northern Spain. The building functions primarily as a congress and event space rather than a standing tourist attraction, so access depends on what is scheduled. Visitors interested in seeing inside should check for public events, conferences or tour opportunities that coincide with their trip to the region.
