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Earlier this month we provided you with a list of famous places in and around Austin, Texas where movies and television series have been filmed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Here’s a self-guided walking tour<\/b> and driving tour<\/b> that will take you to the most recognizable filming locations in Austin that were used for movies and TV shows.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n DOWNTOWN WALKING FILM TOUR OF AUSTIN (2-3 hours)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Here’s a list of an easy walking tour packed with recognizable locations where films and television series showcase our city within 1.5 miles.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 1) Texas State Capitol<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Seen in multiple shows, including Walker<\/b> for establishing government\/city shots. There are great dome and grounds photos in this production.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Walk:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 15 minutes south on Congress Ave <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 2) Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Frequent skyline\/river establishing shots in Walker<\/i> and other productions. The best angels are from the bridge or the hike-and-bike trail below.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Walk:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 10 minutes west toward Auditorium Shores <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 3) Auditorium Shores at Zilker Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Portions of A Scanner Darkly<\/b> and other Austin-set films used these greenbelt and skyline views. Take a break and relax by the water to enjoy a classic Austin backdrop.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Walk or rideshare:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 5 minutes to South Congress <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 4) Continental Club<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n This live music landmark featured in Boyhood<\/b>. Grab a drink or catch an afternoon set. For an optional stop for a snack nearby, stop into Home Slice Pizza<\/b>. It’s not a film set, but a very “Austin movie vibe” for a casual bite. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 5) End the walk along South Congress for murals and storefronts often used for background city shots. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n DRIVING TOUR OF AUSTIN’S FAMOUS MOVIE AND TV SPOTS (3-4 hours)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n 1) Top Notch Hamburgers<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Featured prominently in Dazed and Confused<\/b> where they recreated the burger-stand scenes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Drive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 12 minutes south <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 2) Baker St. Pub & Grill<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Exterior used as “Chotchkie’s” in Office Space<\/b>. This is a quick stop worthy of an Instagram selfie!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Drive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 15 minutes south <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 3) Bedichek Middle School<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n The exterior served as Lee High School in Dazed and Confused<\/i>. You can visit the school from the street.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Drive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 20 minutes southeast <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 4) McKinney Falls State Park<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Outdoor scenes for Spy Kids<\/b> and its sequel were filmed here. It’s also a favorite spot for hiking, taking pics of waterfalls and a perfect picnic stop.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Drive:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> 20 minutes north <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 5) Del Valle High School Stadium<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Used for football action in Friday Night Lights<\/b>. Drive-by or quick exterior photos.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Optional evening stop back toward town: Broken Spoke<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> – a beloved Texas dance hall often associated with Friday Night Lights<\/i> fandom and Austin film culture.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Earlier this month we provided you with a list of famous places in and around Austin, Texas where movies and television series have been filmed. Here’s a self-guided walking tour and driving tour that will take you to the most recognizable filming locations in Austin that were used for movies and TV shows. DOWNTOWN WALKING… <\/p>\n