The Chicago river location was used extensively in the 2006 movie The Lake House. Photograph: Salena Lettera · The Guardian Travel
Where to go
41.886384, -87.637832
Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Good to know
Title
My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
On screen
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In real life
Chicago River, Chicago
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable
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Chicago River today
The Chicago river location was used extensively in the 2006 movie The Lake House. Photograph: Salena Lettera · The Guardian Travel
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Where exactly did My Best Friend's Wedding film at Chicago River?
At 41.886384, -87.637832 in Chicago. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Chicago River?
Open to the public, free.
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