Old McHenry County Courthouse, 101, North Johnson Street, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, United States of America
Washington Street, Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60085, United States of America
299, North 1st Street, Cary, McHenry County, Illinois, 60013, United States of America
Scene: (interiors)
East Van Buren Street, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, United States of America
Scene: (bowling scenes)
Woodstock Opera House, 119, East Van Buren Street, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, United States of America
Old Route 66, Fogarty, Logan County, Illinois, 63634, United States of America
143, East Market Street, Blairsville, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, 15717, United States of America
Scene: (Opening credits; sign for Marchand and Punxsutawney)
106,108, Cass Street, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, United States of America
Scene: (Where Phil Conner's steps into a icy pothole)
106,108, Cass Street, Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, 60098, United States of America
Scene: (Tip Top Cafe)
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
The beloved comedy about a weatherman trapped reliving the same day is set in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania – but filmed in the small town of Woodstock, Illinois, whose pretty town square became the loop Bill Murray can’t escape.
Where was Groundhog Day filmed?
Groundhog Day was filmed in Woodstock, Illinois – its town square standing in for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Every Groundhog Day location, explained
1
Punxsutawney – Woodstock Square
The town square, where Phil wakes each morning, is the Woodstock Square in Woodstock, Illinois.
2
The bed and breakfast
Phil’s guest house used a house on Fremont Street in Woodstock.
3
The courthouse and shops
The square’s Old McHenry County Courthouse and shops appear throughout the loop.
4
The wider Illinois
Additional scenes used towns across northern Illinois, like Cary.
Planning a visit
Woodstock Square in Illinois – the real Punxsutawney – even holds its own Groundhog Day festival each year, and the film’s spots are marked around the square.
Groundhog Day Fun Facts
1
Punxsutawney is Woodstock The film was shot in Woodstock, Illinois, not the real Punxsutawney.
2
Its own festival Woodstock now holds an annual Groundhog Day celebration.
3
A time-loop classic The film popularised the ‘stuck in a time loop’ story.
4
Murray and Ramis It reunited Bill Murray with director Harold Ramis.
5
Marked locations Plaques around Woodstock Square mark the film’s spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Groundhog Day filmed?
In Woodstock, Illinois – its town square standing in for Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Is it set in Woodstock?
No – it’s set in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but filmed in Woodstock, Illinois.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Woodstock Square marks the film’s spots and holds a yearly festival.
