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Where ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ filmed in the Emerald City

Our ultimate guide to the classic film’s actual Seattle locations

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If we're talking about the film that most people identify with our city, there's really only one choice, if television’s Grey’s Anatomy or Frasier don’t count: Sleepless in Seattle.

Roll your eyes if you must, but the romantic comedy starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan introduced the rest of the country to Lake Union's floating homes and, for better or worse, gave East Coasters a reason to visit us more often. It’s also a multi-occasion film, with touchpoints on Christmas, New Years Eve, and, of course, Valentine’s Day.

There are a handful of popular films that were either filmed here or at least put up a good effort pretending to have been filmed here (hi, Vancouver), including Singles, 10 Things I Hate About You, Say Anything..., The Ring, Harry and the Hendersons, Fifty Shades of Grey, and the Fabulous Baker Boys, to name a few. But Sleepless is perhaps the one that’s most embedded in the cultural canon—at least, it’s the one that people know best as taking place here. (The title helps.)

We've mapped the film’s actually-in-Seattle locations out below so you can take your own, personal Sleepless in Seattle walking tour. Though if we're being honest, you're probably going to want to make it more of a driving (or light rail!) tour if you plan on including Sea-Tac Airport.

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Sleepless in Seattle Floating Home

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Obviously, we have to begin here. This was arguably the most desired home in Seattle before Fifty Shades of Grey came out (now, it’s tied with the Escala). Alas, you missed your shot at this Westlake floating home. It sold a few years ago for more than $2 million.

It’s probably worth noting that the interiors shown in the film are not the actual interiors of the home, so, no, you can't get Jonah's room.

This location is approximate, but it’s just off Westlake Avenue in Lake Union. If you want to see it, the best, most respectful way to do so (people live there!) is to take one of the many lake tours that points it out.

Gas Works Park

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While the characters never go to Gas Works Park, Tom Hanks steps out onto his balcony overlooking Lake Union while New Years Eve fireworks from the park light up the sky... at what would be 9 p.m. Pacific time.

First Avenue between Stewart and Pine

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En route to Pike Place Market, we first catch Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner chatting about what women are looking for and how cute Tom's butt is while they stroll along First Avenue between Pine and Stewart.

Inn at the Market

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After the butt conversation, Reiner checks Hanks’s rear end right in front of the Inn at the Market. If you want to experience how much things have changed since 1993, check out the cars in the background of the scene.

Pike Place Market

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If you're making a romantic comedy—or any movie, for that matter—in Seattle, you're contractually obligated to have a scene here, right?

Athenian Inn

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Tom and Rob have their infamous tiramisu banter while downing a beer and clams at Athenian Inn in Pike Place Market—now, more directly, Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar. Those seats at the end of the bar are now the ones you're most likely to see tourists plop down at.

Dahlia Lounge

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In the film, this was Tom Douglas's Dahlia Lounge before it moved a little further down 4th Avenue. Toi Restaurant took over the space for a while, but nowadays it’s home to Urban Yoga Spa.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

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The first time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan see each other in person it's at Gate N7 at Sea-Tac Airport. He then loses her in a massive crowd of people, which makes us wonder: How many people were on that flight?

Western Avenue and Broad Street

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While getting her bearings and trying to figure out where she's going, Meg Ryan's character deals with a map and turns from Western onto Broad, headed right past the Space Needle, which needed to show up eventually. Again, it's a movie in Seattle. It's required.

Now, that location is the upper entrance to the Olympic Sculpture Park.

Fremont Bridge

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While chasing the boat carrying Tom Hanks and his son, Meg Ryan's character crosses the Fremont Bridge, which makes sense until you realize that this drive is supposed to take her to Alki Beach. Oh, we'll get around to breaking that madness down soon enough. Don't worry.

Alki Avenue Southwest

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Somehow, not only does Meg Ryan end up in Alki Beach after the Fremont Bridge by car, but Tom Hanks and his son end up traveling to Puget Sound from the Fremont Cut by boat just as quickly—how fast did they get through the Locks?

Duke's Chowder House

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Today, Duke's Chowder House stands where Meg Ryan hid to sneakily watch a man and his kid play catch on the beach, like a completely normal person.

Sleepless in Seattle Floating Home

Obviously, we have to begin here. This was arguably the most desired home in Seattle before Fifty Shades of Grey came out (now, it’s tied with the Escala). Alas, you missed your shot at this Westlake floating home. It sold a few years ago for more than $2 million.

It’s probably worth noting that the interiors shown in the film are not the actual interiors of the home, so, no, you can't get Jonah's room.

This location is approximate, but it’s just off Westlake Avenue in Lake Union. If you want to see it, the best, most respectful way to do so (people live there!) is to take one of the many lake tours that points it out.

Gas Works Park

While the characters never go to Gas Works Park, Tom Hanks steps out onto his balcony overlooking Lake Union while New Years Eve fireworks from the park light up the sky... at what would be 9 p.m. Pacific time.

First Avenue between Stewart and Pine

En route to Pike Place Market, we first catch Tom Hanks and Rob Reiner chatting about what women are looking for and how cute Tom's butt is while they stroll along First Avenue between Pine and Stewart.

Inn at the Market

After the butt conversation, Reiner checks Hanks’s rear end right in front of the Inn at the Market. If you want to experience how much things have changed since 1993, check out the cars in the background of the scene.

Pike Place Market

If you're making a romantic comedy—or any movie, for that matter—in Seattle, you're contractually obligated to have a scene here, right?

Athenian Inn

Tom and Rob have their infamous tiramisu banter while downing a beer and clams at Athenian Inn in Pike Place Market—now, more directly, Athenian Seafood Restaurant and Bar. Those seats at the end of the bar are now the ones you're most likely to see tourists plop down at.

Dahlia Lounge

In the film, this was Tom Douglas's Dahlia Lounge before it moved a little further down 4th Avenue. Toi Restaurant took over the space for a while, but nowadays it’s home to Urban Yoga Spa.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

The first time Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan see each other in person it's at Gate N7 at Sea-Tac Airport. He then loses her in a massive crowd of people, which makes us wonder: How many people were on that flight?

Western Avenue and Broad Street

While getting her bearings and trying to figure out where she's going, Meg Ryan's character deals with a map and turns from Western onto Broad, headed right past the Space Needle, which needed to show up eventually. Again, it's a movie in Seattle. It's required.

Now, that location is the upper entrance to the Olympic Sculpture Park.

Fremont Bridge

While chasing the boat carrying Tom Hanks and his son, Meg Ryan's character crosses the Fremont Bridge, which makes sense until you realize that this drive is supposed to take her to Alki Beach. Oh, we'll get around to breaking that madness down soon enough. Don't worry.

Alki Avenue Southwest

Somehow, not only does Meg Ryan end up in Alki Beach after the Fremont Bridge by car, but Tom Hanks and his son end up traveling to Puget Sound from the Fremont Cut by boat just as quickly—how fast did they get through the Locks?

Duke's Chowder House

Today, Duke's Chowder House stands where Meg Ryan hid to sneakily watch a man and his kid play catch on the beach, like a completely normal person.