Are you a big fan of the comedy movie, Vacation (2015)? Were you curious about where the movie was filmed? Look no further because we have the answer for you!
The Plot of Vacation (2015)
Before we dive into the filming locations, let’s have a quick recap of the movie’s plot. The movie follows Rusty Griswold, played by Ed Helms, who decides to take his family on a road trip to Walley World, a popular theme park.
Along for the ride is his wife, Debbie (Christina Applegate), and their two sons. However, as with any Griswold vacation, things quickly go awry.
The Filming Locations
Now that we’ve refreshed our memories on the plot let’s take a look at where Vacation was filmed. The majority of the filming took place in Georgia and New Mexico.
Atlanta, Georgia
The opening scenes of the movie were shot in Atlanta. You can spot some familiar landmarks such as Centennial Olympic Park and SkyView Atlanta Ferris Wheel. The scene where Rusty picks up his rental car was filmed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Griswold family’s visit to Debbie’s old college sorority house was filmed at an actual sorority house located in Santa Fe. The crew also shot scenes at Santa Fe Plaza and downtown Santa Fe.
White Sands National Monument
One of the most memorable scenes from Vacation is when the Griswolds stop at White Sands National Monument. This scene was actually filmed in New Mexico’s White Sands National Monument.
- The park is known for its beautiful white sand dunes that stretch over 275 square miles.
- The dunes are made up of gypsum crystals that give the sand its white color.
- The park has been used as a filming location for many other movies like Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Independence Day.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
The final scenes of the movie were shot in Albuquerque. The Griswolds’ visit to Walley World was filmed at the amusement park Cliff’s Amusement Park.
Conclusion
So there you have it, Vacation (2015) was filmed in Georgia and New Mexico. From Atlanta to White Sands National Monument, the movie takes viewers on an exciting road trip across the United States. If you’re planning a trip to any of these locations, make sure to keep an eye out for any familiar spots from the movie!