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The Walking Dead: mapping 55 locations from the hit TV show

Since the premiere of AMC's The Walking Dead, hordes of fans have helped make Atlanta the zombie capital of the world. It has broken records to become the most-watched drama series in basic cable history.

If you're one of the show's estimated 16 million followers, you can take a tour of the filming locations from Atlanta Movie Tours (all guides have worked as zombies on the set) or use the following handy map to do a self-guided trip around some of the show's creepiest sets.

Warning: Spoilers ahead!

[ UPDATE 3/13/17 : An additional 32 locations have been added to the map.]

The Opening Scene

Walking Dead fans will recognize this intersection as the first thing you see in Season 1, Episode 1. It's enough to give you chills.

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An intersection with a car and a traffic light. The intersection is lined with trees.

Gas Station

All Rick wanted was some gas for the cruiser but the little zombie girl in the bunny slippers just refused to back off. So he shot her between the eyes. And still, no gas.

Harrison Memorial Hospital

"Good morning, Rick. How was your coma? Things are a little... different now." The hospital where Rick wakes up is actually the Atlanta Mission building. Proof that all that's needed to zombie-fy any area is the addition of military vehicles and some body bags with flies buzzing around them.

In the foreground is a parking lot with a van parked in one of the parking spots. In the distance is a large tan building. There are trees surrounding the building.

Rick's House

Rick used to live here. He rides his bike back after leaving the hospital and finds you can just never go home again.

Morgan's House

Just around the corner from Rick's house, we find Morgan squatting in this lovely Grant Park home.

A large house. There is a path leading to the entrance of the house. The path is surrounded by grass on both sides. The house is surrounded by trees.

Sheriff's Station

Rick used to work at this here sheriff's station before the apocalypse came and increased the unemployment rate to round about 99 percent. The "King County" sheriff's station is actually decidedly ITP.

A police station with a large lawn in front of it.

Siggard's Farm

Rick stops into this farmhouse and makes a grim and disturbing discovery, but he does get a horse out of the visit. You win some, you lose some, right? The farm's exact location is 33.447257, -83.757239.

In the foreground is a large grassy lawn. In the distance is a white farmhouse and trees.

Rick's Ride Into Atlanta

If you're Atlanta savvy, you know some CG effects were at play in this famous scene because that's Freedom Parkway, not 85, and there are no trains running alongside the highway. Still, it's pretty badass.

A scene from the Walking Dead where Rick is on a highway. One side of the highway is empty. The other side of the highway has many cars which are all standing still. In the distance is a city skyline with many tall buildings.

Tanks, Helicopters, and Hordes

The series hasn't filmed in downtown Atlanta since Season 1, but man, when it did, there was some action to be seen. We're taking overturned cars, tanks, massive hordes of walkers, horror galore. This area was home of the building that reflected the helicopter Rick chased, rampaging zombies, and the tank he hid inside.

A city street with buildings on both sides.

The Survivors' Camp

In Season 1, we find a whole mess of survivors hanging out at Bellwood Quarry. Heck, even Rick's wife and son are chilling there. Eventually, zombies drive everybody away (and to the CDC), but it was fun while it lasted.

An aerial view of Bellwood Quarry in The Walking Dead.

Abandoned Building in "Vatos"

Although the Goat Farm looks pretty damned zombie-fied 24/7, the Walking Dead has only filmed there once, for the Season 1 episode called "Vatos."

An abandoned building with a red brick facade and multiple windows without any glass windowpanes.

The CDC shown on the show wasn't the real Centers for Disease Control. But you probably knew that because it was actually the Cobb Energy Center on the outside and (mostly) the Georgia World Congress Center on the inside. Only one film has ever been given permission to even use the exterior of the real CDC and that was "Contagion." That's probably a good thing.

A large building with a domed roof and many windows. In front of the building is a garden and a parking lot.

Southern Baptist Church

The Southern Baptist Church of the Holy Light was actually Bethel United Methodist during filming and is now Mount Moriah Baptist. Nothin' to see but a few Walkers and a new sign.

Hershel's Farm

The survivors' primary Season 2 home base is a farmhouse owned by Hershel Greene and his family. They end up there after Rick's kid (Carl) is accidentally shot by a farmhand. Oops. The place ends up being not quite as safe as one would hope. The point on the map points to the start of a long, winding driveway heading north to the house rather than to the house itself.

Elders Mill Road

In the Season 2 finale, our intrepid heroes leave Hershel's farm then find themselves out of gas and camping near a waterfall and pond. That camp site is here. The location in Senoia, Georgia, was Elders Millpond, once home of an actual grist mill in the 1900s.

An aerial view of a campsite with trees and a body of water.

Fans may be disappointed to hear that the prison, which serves as the main location for Season 3, is not a prison at all, but a soundstage on the back lot of Raleigh Studios. You can't see it from the road and can't go inside, so don't bother with a drive down.

An aerial view of a prison surrounded by trees.

ESCO Feed Mill

Walking Dead fans will recognize the weathered ESCO Feed Mill from the opening credits as well as from some action-packed scenes. There's a woman in Haralson who runs interactive tours of the town in which you reenact what went down there: www.facebook.com/WalkinDeadHaralsonGa

Sportsman's Deer Cooler

Sportsman's Deer Cooler, where Michonne and Andrea hide out for a bit, is actually a hunting shop in Senoia, and they didn't have to do a whole lot to make it look like a ramshackle butcher shop.

A shack in a clearing next to trees. There is a porch outside the shack with a table and chairs. The shack has a red and white awning and a sign that reads: Sportsman’s Deer Cooler.

Yeah, there's a real Woodbury, Georgia, but strangely, that's not where The Walking Dead's Woodbury, Georgia scenes were shot. The fictional Woodbury from Season 3, where the governor and his folks hold court, is actually Senoia, a town that has also been a filming location for Driving Miss Daisy and the (unnecessary) Footloose remake.

A row of stores and restaurants. There is a sign in the foreground that reads: Senoia.

Woodbury Arena

Look, when there's no more internet or TV, you're gonna need something to amuse yourself. Walkers are held captive in this arena until they are let loose to fight, gladiator style, for the entertainment of the people of Woodbury.

An abandoned arena building with a parking lot in front of it.

Steve's Pharmacy

This windows of this little storefront in Sharpsburg announce, "Walkers Welcome!" but it's a safe bet Maggie and Glenn didn't feel the same when they went for supplies (and ended up getting sexy) there in Season 2. After shooting, the fictional Steve's Pharmacy was replaced by Toodles Children's Boutique for a while until it, too, became one of the dead.

Big Spot is a fictionalized Big Lots with fewer two-for-one deals and more undead shoppers. In the TV series, the store is the scene of one seriously wicked zombie storm from above. ("It's raining zombies" = not as fun as "it's raining men.") IRL, the parking lot belonged to now defunct Walmart and Winn Dixie stores.

A large parking lot is in the foreground. In the distance is a row of stores.

Terminus is more than an early name for Atlanta. It's a train yard that promises "Sanctuary for all. Community for all. Those who arrive survive."

In the foreground is a lot surrounded by wild growing plants and weeds. In the distance is a large red brick building.

Meeting the Governor

At an old ESCO Feed Mill, Rick meets the Governor for the first time. Later in the Walking Dead timeline, Merle is later killed here by the Governor as well. An additional scene shot here was the silo scene where Daryl, Andrea, and Martinez are shot.

A farm silo and building. Words on a sign on the building read: Esco Feed Mill purina chows.

Westside Reservoir Park

Finally, reunited and it feels so good. It’s here where Rick is reunited with Lori and Carl.

Graffiti Barn

It’s because of this barn that the Governor starts calling himself Brian Heriot after seeing the name written on the walls. Other messages and names are also written on the walls.

In the foreground is a lawn. There is a grey barn sitting in the center of the lawn.

Survivors find a church

After hearing bells, Rick and the other survivors search for the source, discovering this church. While searching for Sophia, Rick, and other survivors, Rick and the other survivors instead find four zombies inside.

In the foreground is a lawn with various tombstones on it. In the distance is a church with white walls and a green roof.

Hershel’s bar

Rick and Glenn search for and find Hershel near the pharmacy in a bar. In this location, two unknown survivors appear, asking to go to Hershel’s farm.

A bar with brown exterior walls and a green awning. There is a sign next to the entrance of the bar with words that read: Old Sharpsburg Auction.

Shane finds Lori

After discovering that she went after Rick, Shane discovers Lori in this general location.

A man and a woman hug. There are trees in the background.

Dropping off Randall

After attempting to drop Randall off at a public works building, Rick and Shane start fighting, thereby alerting nearby zombies. Yikes!

A road with one car on it. On both sides of the road are large expanses of grass.

Helicopter crash site

If you venture to this location today, you won’t find a military helicopter, but that’s what Andrea and Michonne discovered when they were on their journey.

A black helicopter is flying over a green grassy field.

On their way to Woodbury, Rick, Daryl, Oscar and Michonne stay in a cabin, located in this general area. They later have to find a way to escape after the site becomes filled with walkers.

People run towards a wooden cabin in the woods.

Andrea’s hiding spot

Need a good hiding spot? Here’s one, chosen by Andrea.

In a small clearing in the woods, there is a fire surrounded by stones. It is night.

The location where the Governor kills Merle

After hiding out in a building in this general area, Merle is killed by the Governor. Daryl later finds the body, but it’s too late by that point.

A man with an eye patch is choking another man. They are both in a warehouse.

Meltdown location

The Governor has a melt down and kills many people from Woodbury. Martinez and Bowman find a way to escape.

Two men are in a car. One of the men has an eye patch.

Veterinary college

Finally, something good happens. This time, Daryl is able to retrieve medication for survivors at the prison by heading to this veterinary college.

Abandoned house

Rick and Carl find an abandoned house where they take shelter.

An abandoned green house. There are various pieces of debris in a lot outside of the house. There are many trees in back of the house.

Funeral home

Here, Beth and Daryl take refuge for a while as the location seems to be safe.

The house in a grove of pecan trees

Carol, Lizzie, Tyreese, Mika, and Judith rest in a house located in a grove of pecan trees. Mika and Lizzie’s strange behavior eventually threatens their lives.

Abandoned automotive shop

For one night, Daryl and a group of men he’s with stay at this abandoned automotive shop. The shop is beside a railroad track.

Father Gabriel’s church

After Rick and other survivors save Father Gabriel in the woods, Father Gabriel leads the group to his church.

A group of people sit in a dimly lit room.

Time to reload! Glenn, Maggie, and Tara retrieve three suppressors from this store.

A building with a red brick facade and multiple windows.

Time for some more zombie attacks! In this food bank, the cast has to fight off some walkers, while trying to get some food.

The exterior of a white building. A person walks outside of the building on the sidewalk.

Finally, Beth wakes up in the hospital. Eventually, she has to tend to patients and find out who she can trust.

A large brown building with a parking lot in front of it.

In this location, a group of characters, which included Glenn, Maggie, and Eugene, sought refuge here.

A white building with many windows. There is a street outside of the building. Cars are parked outside of the building.

Industrial complex

In order to learn more about Grady, Rick and others lure police officers to this location in the hopes of rescuing Beth.

A large industrial building with a lot outside.

Alexandria Safe Zone Armory

In this general location, Rick and other survivors find Aaron and Eric’s house, the Anderson’s house, Rick Grimes’ house, and more.

A white tower with windows surrounded by trees.

Nicholas leads Glenn in search of supplies, and here is where they end up. If interested in visiting, the location is boarded up and vacant.

Sorghum Barn

Finally, some supplies. At least that’s what Rick and Daryl discovered when they found a truck by this barn.

A large red barn. There is a white door with the word Sorghum written on it in black ink. There is a lot in front of the barn.

Eugene’s bullet shop

Eugene has a plan, and that’s to manufacture bullets. In this bullet shop, Eugene reveals his plans to Abraham.

Two people in military gear walk towards an abandoned building. There are many bodies on the floor of the lot outside of the building.

Denise’s death location

Along with Denise’s death scene (brought upon by Dwight and Daryl), there is also a shootout here between Daryl, Rosita, and Abraham.

A street in front of a white building and trees.

Morgan dresses Carol’s wound in this library. Here, Morgan also proposes that they both leave for Alexandria, a proposal which Carol denies.

A man is in the foreground. In the background is a fence in front of a red building. There are trees behind the building. It is foggy.

The Kingdom

King Ezekiel is the ruler of this land, known as The Kingdom. In this general location, Morgan also trains Ben the art of aikido.

A person pushes another person in a wheelchair along a path. There is a yellow school bus in the background.

The Sanctuary

This location, known as both The Sanctuary and the Savior’s Base, is private property, so no trespassing allowed. Only exterior shots of the location were shot here with interior scenes filmed elsewhere.

An aerial view of a group of buildings surrounded by trees.

Abandoned school

Along with an abandoned school, this location in The Walking Dead also featured an abandoned carnival with a ferris wheel. Walkers were also in this location, but that should be no surprise.

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The Ultimate Walking Dead Fan Guide to Georgia

September 23, 2019 By Caroline Eubanks 2 Comments

The Walking Dead started as a comic book series and has become a full-on cultural phenomenon when it became an AMC television show.

Between the characters and quotes, it’s totally changed the game for the Georgia film scene. There are tours, events, and even accommodations geared towards zombie-loving fans all around the state of Georgia.

Walking Dead Filming Locations in Georgia

The hit show has filmed throughout the state of Georgia, but the majority of the locations are found in Atlanta and Senoia . We haven’t included every single one, just the most popular and easiest to visit.

Some are open to visitors while others are closed. But the places mentioned here can be seen by the exterior. Just remember: no trespassing.

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Atlanta Filming Locations

For the first season, much of the action takes place in downtown Atlanta and its surrounding communities. For example, when Rick enters the city on horseback, the Norfolk Southern building is in view from Castleberry Hill , a popular filming neighborhood.

The first season poster image was captured from the Jackson Street Bridge in Old Fourth Ward, one often recreated by fans. Fans can see the downtown streets where he seeks safety inside a tank at Forsyth and Walton streets.

On the Westside, the Goat Farm Arts Center featured heavily in the “Vatos” episode (as well as in The Hunger Games ). Bellwood Quarry has also been used as the group’s early campsite and is now the Westside Reservoir Park , encompassing over 300 acres of trails, a playground, and an overlook.

On Bolton Road, you can see the “hospital” where Rick first encountered the dead, but it’s actually the offices of the Atlanta Mission. They’ve had instances of trespassing, so be respectful.

Rick’s home in season one is a real house in Grant Park at Cherokee Avenue and Grant Park Place. Morgan’s house is around the corner at Ormond and Rawlins streets. The group also went to the Centers for Disease Control, which used the Cobb Energy Centre as an exterior location.

Tyler Perry Studios at Fort McPherson has been used as “The Kingdom,” but it’s not open to tours. But the former Army base is sometimes partially open for special events. Season 9 was also filmed at the Georgia State Capitol including on the marble stairs.

Senoia Filming Locations

Senoia is ground zero for filming from season three to the present. Downtown Senoia was used as Woodbury, the home of notorious villain The Governor.

Here fans can see where Andrea and the Governor had an intense conversation, where Sasha and Tyrese guarded the wall, and the train tracks where Terminus signs were placed.

Just outside of town, you can see the “pudding house” where Carl enjoyed a Costco-sized can of chocolate pudding and the “claimer house” where Rick hid from the Claimers.

Crook Road has been used in many scenes for its long and empty stretch. It was here that Rick and Daryl chase Jesus after he steals their truck, where Bob is picked up and taken to the prison, and where Enid and Carl go rollerskating in one of the show’s lighter moments.

The waterfall at Elders Mill was the site of the “Ricktatorship” speech after they left the farm at the end of season two. Call ahead to tour it.

But the area is also home to the Alexandria set, a real neighborhood that is off-limits to visitors. Another location in Senoia is Raleigh Studios where the sets for the prison and other iconic locations took place.

Sharpsburg Filming Locations

In season 2, Maggie and Glenn visit a pharmacy in search of medical supplies, including a pregnancy test for Lori. The tiny town was also the site of the bar where Herschel went in search of a drink but ran into two bad guys. Both buildings are on Sharpsburg’s main street. They aren’t open, but you can peek in the windows.

Newnan Filming Locations

Newnan boasts the Caldwell Tanks on Broad Street, the site of the iconic Walker Arena scenes when brothers Daryl and Merle are pitted against one another surrounded by walkers. It’s also where Michonne kills the walkers to be used in the arena. It’s closed to the public, but you can sneak a peek through the gate.

And while real-life Grady is in Atlanta , the “hospital” that Beth woke up in is actually on Hospital Road in Newnan. It’s closed, but you might be able to see it through the gate.

Grantville Filming Locations

The town of Grantville was listed for sale on eBay in 2015 after appearing on The Walking Dead as well as in a few other films. It’s the site of a recreation of Morgan’s apartment from the “Clear” episode, complete with his ramblings on the wall.

The building is only open to tour guests, but I was able to go when a local invited me. It was here that Carl and Michonne went to grab a family photo from a closed restaurant. The “Away with You” wall at the top is also here.

Haralson Filming Locations

There isn’t much to the town of Haralson, but it’s been the site of big scenes in the show. The Esco Mill has been featured in the trailer.

The land surrounding it is where Merle shot at the Woodbury crew and where Daryl had to put down Merle, who had been turned. Across the street is the shed where Rick and the Governor had a meeting at Andrea’s urging.

Griffin Filming Locations

In later seasons, Griffin became the site of a number of scenes. It’s where Daryl and the Claimers sleep in an abandoned auto shop on West Bank Street by the railroad tracks. The group visits a food bank on East Solomon Street in search of provisions.

Fans can see the bridge where Abraham goes “out on a limb” to get some cigars and rockets from a walker hanging off the side. Here Carol shot at Saviors while trying to escape.

The Old County Courthouse, now a veterans affairs building, is where Morgan cut down a walker the Saviors had hung up. It’s also in this area where Abraham and Eugene meet at the Easy Shop Supermarket and the site of the grisly “Bob-B-Q” at the Olde School Textiles & Furnishing.

Hampton Filming Locations

Glenn follows Nicholas to the pet store in search of supplies at 14 East Main Street but things don’t go according to plan. Later, the infamous Dumpster scene between the two takes place, memorialized with a “selfie spot.” In the neighboring alley, Glenn and Enid argue here about going back to Alexandria.

On the main street, Annie falls and is eaten by the dead. Hampton is also home to Atlanta Motor Speedway , which has been used for its roads like when they went looking for Sophia and when Rick and Michonne did the zombie clothesline.

Fayetteville Filming Locations

Most filming in Fayetteville was on its quiet roads like Daryl and Rick’s fight that led to a car crash and when Carl and Rick first spot Siddiq at the gas station. Carol’s Kingdom house was purchased by the show and can be seen from the outside at 774 Old Greenville Road.

Jekyll Island Filming Locations

The only point that the filming moved from central Georgia was the early scenes when Tara arrived in Oceanside after getting separated from Heath. She washed up on the real-life Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island , one of Georgia’s barrier islands . In season 10, the survivors practice drills against walkers on this same stretch of sand. The cast stayed at the Jekyll Island Club Resort and signed a poster on the wall.

For more filming locations from the show, visit TWDLocations.com .

Walking Dead Tours

Editors Note: Sadly, our friends at Atlanta Movie Tours decided to close their doors. They will be missed!

Georgia Tour Company is based in Senoia and operates two Walking Dead locations tours as well as one general Senoia film tour and a downtown Senoia food tour.

Walkin Dead Tours in Haralson show the locations in the area like the Esco Mill. Fans are issued fake weapons to defend themselves against walkers.

They have their classic tour of the filming locations along with the Walker Encounter with cosplay zombies and Walker for a Day where you get to become one. Book the Walking Dead Filming Location Tour in Haralson here.

Grantville Dead Walking Tour offers tours of Morgan’s apartment. The Walkin Dead Hampton tour starts at the Speakeasy Bookstore downtown and visits 14 spots from the show.

There’s also the Walking Dead Studio Tour , at least for the time being. In 2019, Raleigh Studios opened the studio to tours of some of their sets. They ceased when active filming began, but could continue in the future.

These tours included stops at the houseboat lake, the “Heaps,” inside the walls of Alexandria, and what remains of the prison. Photos aren’t allowed in many locations, but it’s still exciting to see.

Walking Dead Events and Experiences

But that’s not all the Walking Dead-related fun fans can have while exploring Georgia.

Fan Festivals

Editor’s Note: Due to mismanagement by the parent company with the processing of refunds and limiting fan interactions based on ticket price, we no longer recommend Walker Stalker.

Walker Stalker Con is the Walking Dead fan convention held all over the world, but the Atlanta location is by far the biggest. The event includes panels, photo ops, and vendor booths.

The Senoia Dead Bash is another fan-focused event with celebrity appearances. Fandemic Tour is the latest Walking Dead-related convention to pop up in Atlanta.

Walking Dead-Style Experiences

It doesn’t have to be the end of the world to take part in these experiences like the Survivors. Drive your own tank like Rick at Tank Town USA in Morganton. Learn to shoot arrows at the archery ranges at Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge.

Take Aikido lessons in Atlanta like Morgan. To visit the real CDC, check out the David J. Sencer CDC Museum . Or test your escape skills at the Zombie Apocalypse Room Escape Adventure .

For more experiences straight out of The Walking Dead , check out this list from Explore Georgia .

Where to Eat on a Walking Dead Tour

Looking for something to eat while you’re touring the locations from the show? There’s a delicious meal not far away.

Atlanta Restaurants

Near the Goat Farm, grab a coffee from their donation-based coffee shop or grab a bite at Taqueria del Sol , a fast-casual Mexican restaurant. In Grant Park, head to Full Commission for sandwiches and coffee.

Down the street from the Cobb Energy Centre, you can chow down on barbecue and craft beer at the Fox Brothers Barbecue and Terrapin Taproom at The Battery at Truist Park.

Senoia Restaurants

While Senoia was once a sleepy town, the show has brought in new businesses, which is great for diners. The most popular stop is Nic + Norman’s , a restaurant owned by Greg Nicotero and Norman Reedus. They serve Southern dishes and healthy options. It’s also where they host watch parties, so you never know who you might see.

But that’s not the only place! Katie Lou’s Cafe has slow-smoked barbecue and breakfast dishes like buttermilk biscuits. Enjoy the paninis and ice cream at Jacob’s Table and get your caffeine fix at Senoia Coffee and Cafe , which appeared on the show and has props on display. Lisa’s Creperie and Bistro Hillary offer French-inspired fare.

In Newnan, enjoy a nice meal at Knife and Stone . In Griffin, J. Henry’s has sandwiches, steaks, and seafood. In Hampton, Rutabaga’s Cafe and Market offers freshly made sandwiches, soups, and salads.

Oz Pizza in Fayetteville is perfect for a quick slice. On Jekyll Island, the Driftwood Bistro seems the most appropriate place to eat, just a short walk from the namesake beach.

Where to Stay for a Walking Dead Tour

Looking for a place to stay while on your Walking Dead pilgrimage? There are accommodations all along the way.

Atlanta Hotels

Atlanta has hundreds of accommodation options all over town, including some near Walking Dead locations. In Grant Park, fans can stay in Airbnb rentals or at The Social Goat Bed & Breakfast is in a 1900 Queen Anne Victorian with uniquely designed rooms.

In Castleberry Hill, the Clarion Inn & Suites Atlanta Downtown is a short walk from the filming locations and Mercedes Benz Stadium. The Westside has Twelve Midtown , a Marriott Autograph Collection property with views of Atlantic Station and beyond.

There are also cozy bungalows . And in Cobb County, the Omni Hotel at the Battery Atlanta is the best place to stay near the performing arts center.

Senoia Hotels

Veranda Bed & Breakfast is a historic home right off the main street where Chandler Riggs stayed when he was a young actor commuting from the Atlanta suburbs . The nine guest rooms are decorated with antiques in the 1909 Greek Revival structure.

This room in an 1888 mansion in Senoia is another great option for fans of the show looking to stay overnight.

In Grantville, guests can stay in Morgan’s apartment from the “Clear” episode, albeit the one next door from the one actually used for the show. The sprawling space has its own kitchen and Dead-themed bedrooms.

TownePlace Suites in Newnan is a good option near the highway. In Griffin, the Comfort Inn & Suites is cozy, as is this downtown loft with roof access.

Enjoy the privacy of a carriage house in Fayetteville . And on Jekyll Island, stay in luxury at the Jekyll Island Club Resort ( review here ) or “rough it” like the Oceanside group at the Jekyll Island Campground .

Use our link to get a discount on your first Airbnb stay.

Must-Have Gear for Walking Dead Fans

Looking for some fan-inspired gear before your trip? There are some great places to pick up the essentials whether you’re in Georgia or online shopping.

The Woodbury Shoppe in Senoia sells the best fan merchandise and has a downstairs museum with items from the show. The Atlanta Movie Tours office in Atlanta also has a nice selection. The Georgia Mercantile has some fan t-shirts as well.

Hot Topic has plenty of t-shirts and merchandise, available online and in stores. Box Lunch and Etsy also have plenty to choose from.

About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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Schedule a guided golf cart tour to see the locations in downtown Senoia. Our golf cart can accommodate up to seven passengers. If you have a larger group, we'll be happy to schedule a walking tour. Plan to spend two-hours touring from Woodbury to Alexandria...er, the Commonwealth seeing the sites used for filming from season 3 through to the finale, including a ride through Alexandria as we provide photographic reference to each scene and details from the original Senoia based tour here since day one of filming.

• Woodbury

• Alexandria

• Negan's Home

• The Coma/Claimers House

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• Beheaded

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• The Plumbing Co

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• Hosing Down Walkers

• Tainted Meat

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Last year, we had the chance to go on a tour to visit a few of the shooting locations with Atlanta Movie Tours (unfortunately, they shut down during the pandemic), but for those of you who may want to go at your own pace, here’s our road trip guide to the best Walking Dead Locations.

Note: Most of these spots are from the first few seasons. As the show progressed, they shot more in studios and closed off areas that the public couldn’t access. If you know of any spots that we’re missing, let us know!

Esther had fun editing the photos to make them more Walking Dead-esque. We didn’t get a chance to shoot the photos closer to how they were shot for the show, so we’ll eventually have to go back and replace some of them

1. The Hospital

2353 Bolton Rd, 30318, map

First Appeared: Season 1, Episode 1, “Days Gone By”

What better way to start off your tour than at the place where Rick wakes up from a coma and realizes that something is off? It’s such an eerie feeling walking around. We kept thinking walkers would stroll around the corner at any time. At this location, you can view the courtyard that he exits out to, which was full of bodies, and you can see the parking lot that has abandoned helicopters and military vehicles.

The location is not a hospital but the admin offices of the Atlanta Mission, a local non-profit that serves the homeless.

Fun fact There was a Bruce Willis Dummy in one of the body bags.

See More: Stranger Things Filming Locations Guide

2. CDC (The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)

2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy, 30339, map

First Appeared: Season 1, Episode 5, “Wildfire”

In hopes to find answers to all their questions, the group finds its way to the CDC, where they meet Dr. Edwin Jenner, the last remaining employee. Unfortunately, things don’t work out, and they escape just before the building self-destructs.

Although the real CDC is located in Atlanta, the location they used to shoot this is the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. We’ve been here to watch the Moulin Rouge ballet a while back! The exterior is the Cobb Arts Center, but the interiors of “CDC” were mostly shot at the Georgia World Congress Center.

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3. The Quarry

Lois St NW, 30318, map

First Appeared: Season 1, Episode 2, “Guts”

The quarry and campsite nearby are where a different group of survivors had made their homes, but when walkers overran it, it led to a confrontation where Amy’s sister is killed, and Rick is reunited with Lori and Carl. You may also recognize it from Stranger Things.

This location is a 100 yr-old granite quarry being converted into a 300-acre park and reservoir. You can see it from above, but if you want to hike down to the bottom, you’ll need to check out an Atlanta Beltline bus tour .

4. Tank Intersection

Forsyth St NW & Walton St NW, 30303, map

Rick narrowly escapes a zombie horde inside an abandoned tank at this intersection and eventually escapes with Glenn’s help (YEA, GLENN!).

You could easily miss this spot as a shoot location if you’re not looking carefully. They have some amazing aerial shots, and having dressed the intersection to be more… zombified, they did a great job creating the Walking Dead world here.

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5. Bridge & Rooftop

327 Nelson Street SW, 30313, map

We started off by seeing the bridge from season 1 when Rick enters Atlanta for the first time. It’s also the same building where Merle was abandoned on the roof, and Merle’s hand (or lack thereof) scene took place. The building was precisely the same as seen in the show.

In the show, Rick heads to Atlanta searching for Lori and Carl and, after running out of options, decides to enter on horseback.

The address is to our friends over at Atlanta Movie Tours, who do an amazing guided tour of The Walking Dead sites! Just down the street from their offices, you’ll see the bridge.

6. Rick’s House

817 Cherokee Ave SE, 30315, map

After waking up from his coma, this is Rick’s first stop in hopes to find his family and answers.

In the show, this house was located in a rural town, but in actuality, it’s in the heart of Atlanta across Grant Park and The Atlanta Zoo.

7. Woodbury

1 Main St, Senoia, GA 30276, map

First Appeared: Season 3, Episode 3, “Walk With Me”

So much happens in the small town of Woodbury. Andrea and Michonne are brought here after being captured by Merle. Maggie and Glenn are tortured, and we learn how creepy the Governor is.

The actual town is Senoia, and they still run even during filming. There is a gift shop in town, a gun store in case you want to prepare for the actual zombie apocalypse, and a quick chat with any of the townsfolk and you’ll get to hear some amazing stories!

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8. Hershel’s Farm & The Prison

600 Chestlehurst Rd, Senoia, GA 30276, map

First Appeared: Season 2, Episode 2, “Bloodletting” and Season 2, Episode 3, “Seed”

These iconic locations are a huge part of the story in Season 2. Both become temporary homes for the group, and new characters are introduced at each location.

Unfortunately, it’s pretty challenging to get a glimpse of either. Hershel’s Farm is just outside the town of Senoia on an unmarked road. The prison, as opposed to random internet rumors claiming it was filmed at an actual prison, is located at Raleigh Studios Atlanta. And because they want to keep everything under wraps, access is prohibited. We had a chance to chat with Scott Tigchelaar, President of RSA, while we visited Woodbury and got to hear how filming has affected Senoia and the surrounding area.

9. The Silo

Railroad Street, Haralson, GA 30229, map

First Appeared: Season 3, Episode 13, “Arrow on the Doorpost”

This is the location of Rick and the Governor’s meeting in hopes to ease tensions, and a lot is going on outside with Andrea, Daryl, and Martinez.

The interior was shot around the corner, but all exteriors were shot here at the old ESCO Feed Mill.

10. Post-Farm Campsite

1739 Elders Mill Rd, Senoia, GA 30276, map

First Appeared: Season 2, Episode 13, “Beside the Dying Fire”

After leaving the overrun farm, the group camps by this waterfall, and Rick gives an epic speech to end the season.

Shot at Elders Mill Road Waterfall and Campsite, you can check out the stone remnants of the old grist mills for $10. Otherwise, you get a glimpse of it from the road.

11. The Pharmacy & Bar

58-98 Main St, Sharpsburg, GA 30277, map

First Appeared: Season 2, Episode 4 “Cherokee Rose

Steve’s Pharmacy is where Glenn and Maggie get it on while running for medical supplies (YEA, GLENN AGAIN)! The Carriage Bar is where Hershel goes for a drink after Shane destroys all the walkers in his barn.

You can find both of these locations in the small town of Sharpsburg. The pharmacy was an unused storefront during production, and the bar is the Old Sharpsburg Auction Building.

The Official Walking Dead Tour (Permanently Closed)

We had a chance to tour Walking Dead Filming sites with The AV Club and the Fiesta Movement. We’d never done any of these tours before, and this was a unique experience since it was a private tour while they were filming. On day one, we saw on our tour included the bridge, the hospital, CDC, and the tank scene in downtown Atlanta.

The next morning, we drove to Senoia, GA, or better known as Woodbury in the show. It’s wild to stroll around and see the town as it really is. As we visited shops, we quickly learned that Senoia had a great relationship with the cast and crew. Everyone really loved the show, and it didn’t hinder their businesses. Apparently, while they are shooting, stores stay open, and people just enter through the back. We also found some interesting items at the Woodbury souvenir shop.

Raleigh Studios Atlanta (RSA), which is just a couple of miles away, is home to the show while filming. It is also the location of the prison set. We didn’t get a chance to visit since it was a closed set. We got to speak with Scott Tigchelaar, President of RSA, and hear about how filming has affected Senoia. Josh and I will make an appearance on The A.V. Club’s Pop Pilgrims , where they show more footage of our trip, so check it out!

Map of the Best Walking Dead Filming Locations

If you’re renting a car and plan on doing the whole tour, get something fuel-efficient to save money since you’ll be covering some long distances.
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