{"id":97187684,"date":"2017-04-18T17:47:28","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T17:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97187684"},"modified":"2017-10-25T18:06:19","modified_gmt":"2017-10-25T18:06:19","slug":"top-places-any-real-the-walking-dead-fan-should-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/top-places-any-real-the-walking-dead-fan-should-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Places Any *REAL* The Walking Dead Fan Should Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a fan of the hit TV show <em>The Walking Dead<\/em>? Then show your undying loyalty with a trip to see some of its most famous filming locations. Every scene of this long-running blockbuster series has been shot in Georgia, with much of it done in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/flights\/cheap-flights-to-atlanta-atl-georgia?fpaffiliate=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta<\/a> or within an hour\u2019s drive south of town. Many TWD locations are accessible to the public and easy to reach by car.<\/p>\n<p>And don\u2019t worry \u2013 you won\u2019t have to lather yourself up in zombie blood to make it through a horde of walkers without being bitten or have to carry any sort of sword, crossbow, chainsaw, machete, or gun while sightseeing. In fact, we strongly recommend that you don\u2019t! Remember, kids, it\u2019s only a TV show \u2013 an often vividly gruesome, keep-you-on-the-edge-of-your-seat splatterfest of a TV show, but only that.<\/p>\n<p>So where are the top TWD locations you actually can see for yourself? For the ultimate fan selfie and a ghoulishly good time, we\u2019ve listed nine of the best for you here.<\/p>\n<h2>Opening Scene<\/h2>\n<p>The opening scene from Season 1 of TWD was shot in Fairburn, Georgia between 3930 and 3934 Cascade Palmetto Highway, where the road meets Highway 154 and Campbellton Fairburn Road. The site is just over 15 miles from Atlanta&#8217;s main airport.<\/p>\n<h2>Gas Station<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 42.55725190839695% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BaPPlb0jszI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Walking Dead (@thewalkingdeadamc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-10-14T18:17:17+00:00\">Oct 14, 2017 at 11:17am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The gas station from Episode 1, Season 1 where Rick realizes the gravity of the situation he\u2019s woken up into is also in Fairburn. At 3939 Cascade Palmetto Highway, it\u2019s just a heartbeat away from the opening scene site. When you go, if you happen to see a blonde girl in a bathroom shuffling around listlessly with a stuffed bunny in her hand, run! Otherwise, stop in, fill up, grab some supplies, see if they have any TWD-related merch and take a pic or two.<\/p>\n<h2>Rick\u2019s House<\/h2>\n<p>Though it&#8217;s supposed to be a small town in fictitious King County, the house used as Rick\u2019s home is really in Atlanta. Located at 817 Cherokee Avenue Southeast, it\u2019s right next to leafy Grant Park and Zoo Atlanta. Please keep in mind that this is a private residence.<\/p>\n<h2>Morgan\u2019s House<\/h2>\n<p>Around the corner from Rick\u2019s house is Morgan\u2019s home at 386 Ormond Street Southeast. Make sure no one\u2019s rustling around in an upstairs window when you visit! Note: this is also a private residence.<\/p>\n<h2>Rick\u2019s Horseback Ride into Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97192349 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/atlanta-freedom-parkway.jpg\" alt=\"atlanta freedom parkway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/atlanta-freedom-parkway.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/atlanta-freedom-parkway-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/atlanta-freedom-parkway-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That haunting scene of Rick riding horseback into Atlanta was taken on Freedom Parkway heading west toward Downtown Atlanta. Be mindful of this city\u2019s infamous traffic when plotting your trip and try to avoid rush hour. There was some pretty heavy duty CGI going on in that scene &#8212; you&#8217;ll never see five lanes of highway without a single vehicle on it in Atlanta!<\/p>\n<p>For an awesome vantage point, take a photo from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.atlanta.net\/things-to-do\/jackson-street-bridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackson Street Bridge<\/a> above Freedom Parkway, which is where the scene was shot from. Even before TWD, this was a popular location for pics of the Atlanta skyline, especially during sunset. Traffic isn\u2019t so bad here and it\u2019s possible to park. Still, make sure you pay attention to cars and abide by parking regulations.<\/p>\n<h2>Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_97192360\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97192360\" class=\"wp-image-97192360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDC-Atlanta-Final.jpg\" alt=\"CDC Atlanta \" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDC-Atlanta-Final.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDC-Atlanta-Final-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/CDC-Atlanta-Final-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-97192360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anokarina\/5932895576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anokarina<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Yes, there really is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/museum\/tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC<\/a>, and it\u2019s really in Atlanta (1600 Clifton Road Northeast). A federal agency, its purpose is to conduct and support health promotion, disease prevention, and preparedness in the US with the goal of improving overall public health. On the CDC campus is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David J. Sencer CDC Museum<\/a>, the only part of CDC open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Guided exhibition tours are available for groups of 10 or more by reservation with a maximum of 30 people per tour.<\/p>\n<h2>Woodbury<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BX8FFeVlLRx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Atlanta Movie Tours (@atlmovietours)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-08-18T14:37:11+00:00\">Aug 18, 2017 at 7:37am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The fortified zombie-free zone of Woodbury is the real-life town of Senoia, about 35 miles south of the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Before TWD, this picture-perfect setting was an on-location set for <em>Fried Green Tomatoes<\/em>, <em>Pet Semetary II<\/em>, <em>Drop Dead Diva,<\/em> and more movies and shows. TWD <a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploregeorgia.org\/listing\/54889-the-touring-dead-and-senoia-on-the-big-screen-walking-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walking tours<\/a> are available. Filming in town and nearby is still active.<\/p>\n<h2>Big Spot<\/h2>\n<p>The Big Spot supermarket seen at the beginning of Season 4 is in Griffin at 681 North Avenue, some 40 miles south of the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Other locations in Griffin have made it into the series as well, including Eugene\u2019s Bullet Shop, the site where Noah died, the library, and The Kingdom.<\/p>\n<h2>Terminus<\/h2>\n<p>793 Windsor Street Southwest in Atlanta is the location of Terminus. In reality, it is a disused industrial site. It\u2019s closed to the public but good views of it can be seen from the street.<\/p>\n<h2>But That&#8217;s Not All&#8230;<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_97192361\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-97192361\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97192361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TWD-walking-tour.jpg\" alt=\"TWD walking tour\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TWD-walking-tour.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TWD-walking-tour-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/TWD-walking-tour-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-97192361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image via Flickr CC BY 2.0 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/caseyflorig\/15588161032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casey Florig<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Similar to the never-ending onslaught of a zombie horde, a list of TWD locations could go on and on and on. With seven seasons under its belt and more on the way, even the most thorough list may leave certain things out. For up-to-date listings of locations, fansite <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twdlocations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>The Walking Dead<\/em> Locations<\/a> is your best resource, which breaks down locations by city and season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Got any zombie apocalypse intel for us? Did we miss a place that\u2019s an absolute must-see sight for TWD fanatics? Share your knowledge with us in the comments section below.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[widget id=&#8221;text-25&#8243; container_id=&#8221;ttdWidget&#8221; container_class=&#8221;grayTheme&#8221;]<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a fan of the hit TV show The Walking Dead? Then show your undying loyalty with a trip to see some of its most famous filming locations. 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