Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch.
Independence Visitor Center, 599, Market Street, Society Hill, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States of America
Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States of America
Nordstrom Rack, 1700, Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States of America
Scene: (originally known as Bonwit Teller; Rocky, in his new Pontiac Trans Am, stop at the department store to shop)
Cetera Labs, 1100, Ludlow Street, Washington Square West, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States of America
Philadelphia Nursing Home, 2100, West Girard Avenue, Francisville, North Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19130, United States of America
Cetera Labs, 1100, Ludlow Street, Washington Square West, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States of America
The sequel to the boxing classic is, like the original, a love letter to Philadelphia – from the working-class streets of Kensington to the famous museum steps that Rocky climbs again on his road back to the ring.
Where was Rocky II filmed?
Rocky II was filmed in Philadelphia – the Museum of Art steps, the Kensington and South Philly streets, and City Hall – with fight scenes in Los Angeles.
Every Rocky II location, explained
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The steps – Philadelphia Museum of Art
Rocky’s famous run returns to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Rocky’s neighbourhood – Kensington and South Philly
Rocky and Adrian’s world used the streets of Kensington and South Philadelphia.
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Center City – City Hall
The film used landmarks of Center City Philadelphia, including City Hall.
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The fights – Los Angeles
The climactic boxing scenes were staged in Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
The Philadelphia Museum of Art steps – the ‘Rocky Steps’ – and the working-class streets of Philadelphia are real, accessible pieces of the Rocky saga.
Rocky II Fun Facts
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Philadelphia's own hero The film is steeped in the real streets of Philadelphia.
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The Rocky Steps The Museum of Art steps became a global icon and a tourist pilgrimage.
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Stallone directed Sylvester Stallone wrote, directed and starred in the sequel.
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The rematch The film delivers Rocky’s rematch with Apollo Creed.
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A statue followed A Rocky statue now stands near the famous steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Rocky II filmed?
In Philadelphia – the Museum of Art steps, Kensington and South Philly streets, and City Hall – with fight scenes in Los Angeles.
Where are the Rocky Steps?
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Museum of Art steps are a famous, accessible landmark.
