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Traverse City Area Ludington Area 15. Oval Beach 698 Water Street, Saugatuck Home to the largest film festival in the 8. Former Ludington State Bank Midwest and Brauer Productions, a feature Oval Beach is rated by Conde Naste’s Traveler 124 South James Street film company whose credits include Magazine as one of the 25 best shorelines in the Deadrise, Escanaba In Da Moonlight, This building was used for the bank robbery world. MTV ranked Oval Beach as one of the Dogman, and Super Sucker. scene in 30 Minutes or Less as well as the top five beaches in the country. Virginia, starring Northwestern Bank in Mickey Matson and the and , filmed here. 1. Bowers Harbor Yacht Club Copperhead Conspiracy. 14039 Peninsula Drive 16. Fenn Valley Vineyards The main location for Hide Away starring 9. Cartier Mansion B&B 310 Butler Street, Saugatuck 409 East Ludington Avenue Josh Lucas. There is a narrow band along the shore where 2. Downtown Traverse City Built of Roman-pressed brick and trimmed with cold tender grape varieties are successfully 100 East Front Street Bedford limestone, the three-story mansion was grown. Most people who live around here know 1 the home of Warren Cartier, mayor of Ludington, 6 15 This is where the car crash scene in Hide Away the lake effect as heavy winter snowfall, but partner of the lumber firm Rath & Cartier, and was filmed. here, milder winter temperatures lead to great founder of the Ludington State Bank. This is the wine. It is no wonder that The Lake Manistee large mansion used in Mickey Matson. Effect filmed here. Home to 10 West Studios, one of West 10. Historic White Pine Village 17. South Haven Center for the Arts Michigan’s best studios for film and television, 1687 South Lakeshore Drive 600 Phoenix Road, South Haven whose credits include What If…, Jerusalem Historic White Pine Village opened in 1976 and Countdown and Johnny. Years of neglect made this former library a is set upon 13 beautiful acres overlooking Lake prime candidate for the wrecking ball, but the Michigan. This historic tourist spot was used 3. Ramsdell Inn South Haven Art Association was determined for a Civil War reenactment scene for Mickey 399 River Street to save this beautiful neoclassical building. Matson and the Copperhead Conspiracy. Renovated in 2003, its 1891 Victorian The movie Virginia filmed here. architecture has been lovingly preserved. South Haven/Holland Area 18. Railroad Café The inn was used for Stalwart’s office and the 2 8 555 Railroad Street, Bangor 16 Union Bank and Trust in the Mickey Matson Home to TicTock Studios, whose feature film Owned and operated by the Ratzlaff family, the and the Copperhead Conspiracy. credits include Virginia and Tug. café sits in the fully restored Bangor train depot. 4. Ramsdell Theatre 11. Ottawa County Olive Shores Stop in for some home cookin’ and see where 101 Maple Street County Park The Lake Effect filmed. When a group was formed to guide a major West Olive restoration of the theater, , who A scene from , starring KALAMAZOO Area began his career on the Ramsdell stage, returned , filmed at this beautiful 20-acre 19. Bell’s General Store to help raise funds. This historical theater was site on in 2002. 355 East Kalamazoo Avenue recently used as itself in Mickey Matson. 12. Windmill Island Park This world-famous brewery has been a favorite 5. Manistee City Hall Holland Michigan locale since 1985. Since then, Bell’s 280 Washington Street Windmill Island features the 249-year old has expanded to employ more than 180 workers Manistee City Hall was used in the WWII- working Dutch windmill “De Zwaan,” which across 18 states and brews more than 20 beers. period film Return to the Hiding Place. 3 9 17 means graceful bird. In the spring, see more Stop in for a pint and ask where The Lake 6. Lighthouse Park than 150,000 tulips in bloom here. This unique Effect filmed. between First St. and Fifth Ave. beaches location can be seen in the children’s feature 20. Tot to Teen Village Today the beacon from the New Haven Light The Oogieloves: Balloon Adventure and 229 West Kilgore Road House is dark, but the tower remains, greeting Return to the Hiding Place. For over 70 years, Tot to Teen Village has visitors from around the world. The lighthouse 13. Wiersma’s Central Park Foods provided the greater Kalamazoo area with the and the beach were used in Mickey Matson. 1158 South Shore Drive, Holland highest quality products and the best customer 7. S.S. City of Milwaukee This local market has served the Holland service. The Lake Effect used this store as a National Historic Landmark community and its Dutch immigrants for fantastic practical location for this heartfelt 99 Arthur Street 100+ years with Dutch recipes like balkenbrij family drama. The interior of this historic car sausage, Dutch snacks and breads. Virginia, 21. ferry was used in the thriller Deadrise. starring Jennifer Connelly, filmed at this 200 Academy Street 4 charming and historic market. 10 19 TRAVERSE CITY AREA K-College is one of the only universities in 14. Felt Estate Michigan that truly doubles for an East Coast LUDINGTON 6597 138th Avenue, Holland Ivy League school. Cherry shot here over the This beautiful historic estate and gardens were summer of 2008. MANISTEE extensively used in the independent film Return to the Hiding Place, which tells NILEs/BUCHANAN Area SOUTH HAVEN/ the story of Dutch students who HOLLAND AREA risked their lives to save Jews 22. Niles Train Station during WWII. 598 Dey Street, Niles Built in 1892 and still in use as a passenger GRAND RAPIDS depot, the station has changed little from its AREA (other side) original structure. Continental Divide, starring John Belushi, Only the Lonely, starring John 12 Candy, and , starring Robert 21 KALAMAZOO De Niro, all filmed at the station. It was also AREA featured in Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 23. Bear Cave Resort 4085 Bearcave Road, Buchanan It played a significant part in the Underground Railroad during the period of slavery. In 1875 the “loot” from an bank robbery was “deposited” in the cave. This became the NILES/BUCHANAN inspiration for the 1903 silent film The Great AREA 14 Train Robbery. 23 P 6 Mile Rd 6 Mile Rd W NE

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96 (2001) of map A Datsun flip stunt 8 28th St SW 9 28th St SE 28th St SE 8 Mile (2002) Grand Rapids played center role in one of Buttrick A Below (2002) Michigan’s biggest action sequences. Days were Prairie St SW 32nd St SE 32nd St SE Road to Perdition (2002) spent walking through logistics, shutting down Ca sc Four Brothers (2005) a ve SE d streets and preparing for the stunt-heavy car e 36th St SW 36th St SE 36th St SE 36th St SE R The Island (2005) chase in 30 Minutes or Less. d Notable nearby areas S 131 E Upside of Anger (2005) We’re ready for our close-up 6. 6th Street Bridge Soybean Farm Dreamgirls (2006) is a special place, Monroe Avenue NW and 6th Street NW Semi-Pro (2007) 14556 48th Avenue, Coopersville where sparkling blue waters meet Constructed in 1886, this bridge is listed in Transformers (2007) This area was used for the exterior of the soybean golden sand beaches—recognized as the National Register of Historic Places. Thirty Gran Torino (2008) Minutes or Less showcased this beautiful piece farm and the emotional finale of the film some of the best in the world. Take Touchback. Jumper (2008) of Grand Rapids history throughout the film. Capitalism: A Love Story (2009) in an exhibit of fine art or savor a Coopersville High School 7. Belknap Park Conviction (2009) culinary experience that showcases the 198 East Street, Coopersville Fairview Avenue NE Hung (2009–2011) ’s rich and varied agricultural This charming rural town was used for most of the Belknap Park has served as the home field of Up In the Air (2009) offerings. Here you will find the Raider baseball, softball and tennis for more film Touchback. The high school football stadium Whip It (2009) was used for all of the game filming. vacation mecca of Traverse City; than 40 years. This is where Touchback filmed 1 6 Detroit 187 (2010) quaint beach towns like Ludington, to depict Coldwater Point. Bass River Recreation Area Hostel: Part III (2010) Manistee, Holland and South Haven; 8. Taco Boy Bass River Road, Ottawa Machine Gun Preacher (2010) 3475 Plainfield Avenue NE This 1,665-acre site consists of meadows, open Stone (2010) and the cultural and entertainment This local food favorite is the location where brush land, mature hardwoods, small ponds You Don’t Know Jack (2010) hot spots of Grand Rapids and Danny McBride and Nick Swardson devise an and the 300-acre Max Lake. This was where the 30 Minutes or Less (2011) Kalamazoo. West Michigan combines ingenious robbery plan for the comedy feature skinny dipping swimming scene was filmed for Cedar Rapids (2011) majestic beauty with sophistication Touchback. film 30 Minutes or Less. The Ides of March (2011) and a welcoming atmosphere up and 9. DJ’s Cocktail Lounge Other films that have lensed in Grand Rapids: LOL (2011) down the Lake Michigan coastline. Real Steel (2011) 1740 28th Street SE Postmark Paradise (2000) It is in these diverse settings that Road to Perdition (2002) Scream 4 (2011) A classic 1970s and ’80s bar complete with producers, directors and stars have a fantastic neon sign. Although this local The Steam Experiment (2009) Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011) found inspiration and discovered and watering hole doubled as the gentlemen’s club 3 Hopeful Notes (2010) 10 Coopersville Vamps (2011) in 30 Minutes or Less, in reality it’s a popular The Michigan Film Office was created Caught in the Crossfire (2010) A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas (2011) embraced the area’s passion, creativity local bar. in 1979 to assist and attract incoming Gun (2010) Alex Cross (2012) and strong work ethic. It’s a perfect The Christmas Bunny (2010) 10. Pal’s Diner production companies and to promote AWOL (2012) place for storytellers and moviemakers. What If… (2010) 6503 28th Street SE film industry growth. Five Year Engagement (2012) House of the Rising Sun (2011) The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) A classic 1950s-style diner that originated Tug (2010) High School (2012) in New Jersey, the diner was moved in one All You Can Dream (2012) Red Dawn (2012) piece to its current location. It is the perfect Playback (2012) Sparkle (2012) spot for any period film and was the main Rumors of Wars (2013) 300 North Washington Square, Lansing, MI 48913 diner location for Touchback, starring Brian Vishwaroopam (2013) Oz: The Great and Powerful (2013) 800.477.FILM | [email protected] Presley and . MichiganFilmOffice.org Prudence, Again (2013) michiganfilmoffice.org