1, West Court Street, Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, 78155, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
Williamson County Courthouse, 710, South Main Street, Historic Georgetown, Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, 78626, United States of America
Richard Linklater’s beloved coming-of-age comedy captures the last day of school in a Texas town in 1976 – and filmed in and around Austin, where a real courthouse, a still-open burger joint and the city’s streets became a perfect time capsule of the era.
Where was Dazed and Confused filmed?
Dazed and Confused was filmed in and around Austin, Texas – Georgetown, downtown Austin and local landmarks.
Every Dazed and Confused location, explained
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The school – Georgetown
The school scenes used the Williamson County Courthouse area in Georgetown, near Austin.
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The burger joint – Top Notch
The hamburger hangout is Top Notch on Burnet Road in Austin – a real drive-in still open today.
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Downtown Austin
The party and cruising scenes used downtown Austin and surrounding streets.
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The 1976 time capsule
The film dresses real Austin-area locations to recreate small-town Texas in 1976.
Planning a visit
Top Notch burger drive-in on Burnet Road in Austin still serves customers, and the city and nearby Georgetown are easy, atmospheric stops for fans.
Dazed and Confused Fun Facts
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Top Notch is still open The film’s burger hangout, Top Notch on Burnet Road, is a real Austin drive-in still serving today.
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McConaughey's debut The film introduced Matthew McConaughey, whose ‘alright, alright, alright’ became iconic.
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Set on one day in 1976 The whole film unfolds over the last day of school in a Texas town.
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A Linklater classic Richard Linklater’s film became a defining 1990s cult favourite.
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A killer soundtrack The 1970s rock soundtrack is as celebrated as the film.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Dazed and Confused filmed?
In and around Austin, Texas – Georgetown, downtown Austin and local landmarks.
Is the burger joint real?
Yes – it’s Top Notch on Burnet Road in Austin, still open today.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Top Notch and the Austin/Georgetown area are accessible.
Who is in Dazed and Confused?
It features an early role for Matthew McConaughey.
