12 Places You Recognize From Texas That Showed Up In Famous Movies
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Kristen Lawrence
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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:
Our favorite and highly photogenic swimming hole appeared in several scenes of the 2010 movie "Predators."
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.
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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.
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A few scenes from John Waynes 1968 film "Hellfighers" were shot in the Hobby Airport, as well as other locations throughout Houston.
This famous battleship showed up in scenes from the movie "Pearl Harbor," which was partially filmed in Texas.
"Pearl Harbor" was also partially filmed on board the USS Lexington.
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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.
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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."
The Academy award-winning movie "Bonnie & Clyde" was filmed in locations throughout Texas, and this iconic bank in Pilot Point made several appearances.
From the movie "Hope Floats," this was Birdee's family home right off the Colorado River.
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?
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