The theater no longer shows movies but can be hired out as a private event space. The theater used was a real theater built in the 1940s. The movie theater used is an iconic and traditional theater. It is sweet and awkward (in stark contrast to the rest of their relationship). The Hamilton House InteriorĪllie and Noah’s first date is another iconic moment. So a level of respect and an acknowledgment of its origins is necessary if you visit with the intention of reminiscing about The Notebook. However, it is important to remember that the lands of these plantations were once worked by slaves. This house is also open to the public for tours. This building is known as the Boone Hall Plantation. Like the building used for Noah’s house, the Hamilton summer home is also a former plantation. (Although it’s probably more accurate to say they spend much of their time avoiding it). This is where Allie and Noah spend much of their early relationship. The Hamilton House ExteriorĪfter Noah’s house, the most iconic building in The Notebook is probably the Hamilton family’s summer house. The finished result of Noah’s work is how the house actually looks. The house was made to look derelict when it needed to be. This is located on Wadmalaw Island in South Carolina. So, instead of using an already rundown house, they used a house on what was historically known as the Bears Bluff Plantation. This would have also been difficult as movies are rarely shot in the narrative sequence. (Especially when movie magic can be used to change how the house looks anyway). This would allow the house to gradually become repaired and built along with the narrative.Īlthough this would have been a nice touch, it would have been a lot of work. The production team originally considered finding a dilapidated house and actually renovating it. The house that Noah repairs and builds is iconic. So you will be able to take your very own Allie and Noah boat ride. But that doesn’t ruin the effect.Ĭypress Gardens is a public park with rowing boats available for visitors. The lake that is supposed to be behind Noah’s house is actually several miles away. It was filmed in a place called Cypress Gardens near Charleston in South Carolina. It is one of the few peaceful and genuinely happy and romantic moments in the movie. This scene is perhaps the most famous of all of the romantic moments in The Notebook. This is a very classic and traditional Southern district in South Carolina. The scenes for Seabrook were filmed in Old Village, Mount Pleasant. SeabrookĪs we’ve already mentioned, The Notebook takes place in the fictional town of Seabrook. In the fictional town of Seabrook.īut what about the scenes specifically? Here are just a few places where the most famous scenes of The Notebook were filmed. So the movie is actually set in South Carolina. The book of the same name on which the film is based is actually set in North Carolina.īut, when location scouts began looking for the right aesthetic, they found better locations in South Carolina. The Notebook was mostly filmed in South Carolina. So, where were all these stunning scenes filmed? From the famous lake scene to the house that Noah builds and even the streets that are shown every now and then. Every shot is perfectly crafted to be as charming as possible. The aesthetic of the movie itself is also incredibly beautiful. The story is tragic and heartbreaking and perfectly beautiful. This is a romance that will get even the most stoic and emotionless to shed a tear (or at least well up). This bond stood both the test of time and Allie Hamilton's parents desperate disapproval.The Notebook is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it movie. Allie came from an upper-class, wealthy family and was given things like elegant Summer vacations on a plantation and higher-education.Īnd although these two came from two very different backgrounds, they fell madly in love with each other and developed a bond more valuable than money. Noah Calhoun was a mill-worker who came from a very poor family and wasn't given even a fraction of what Allie Hamilton was. This Romantic Drama starring Ryan Gosling ( Noah Calhoun) and Rachel McAdams ( Allie Hamilton) is set in the 1940s and features two young adults who fall deeply in love despite the disapproval of the young lady's parents. The film originated as an adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' 1996 hit novel, The Notebook, and although the story is set in Seabrook, South Carolina, most of the filming happened right here in Charleston! 15 years after its release date, The Notebook continues to be one of the most popular Romantic Drama's of this century.
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