Dream Destinations (part IV)

 In this final installment of Dream Destinations( read part I, part II, and part III) we'll mainly be in the New England area, but will head South for one of my all-time favorite movies.

 First, Eastport, Massachusetts

the location of the movie, Mermaids.

 

 {I love this movie for the pretty trees, 

the witty humor of Winona Ryder's character,

 and because it marks the big-screen debut of Christina Ricci.} 

Staying in Massachusetts, we're heading to Salem,

home of the 1692 witch trials.

 {Salem is also home to the Sanderson sisters of Hocus Pocus}

 Next, to the fictional town of 

Thayer, Connecticut.

 {Thayer is where the movie The Family Stone takes place, 

note: one of the sons is named after his fictitious hometown}

  

Ending on a high note, is (drumbroll please)

Smithville, Texas,

where Birdie was Queen of Corn.

 

{the actual welcome sign}

 

{one of my most favorite movies ever.}

There you have it; the places I'd most like to visit.

Whether they're real or fake, they house some of the best moments in silver screen geography.

Dream Destinations (part III)

 Part three of our journey continues to walk through some of my favorite movies and one bonus venue just because 

(you'll thank me later, I promise.)

First, the home place of George, Nina, 

Annie and Matthew Banks,

San Marino, California.

 

{Again, one movie I could watch over and over again 

and never get sick of, Father of the Bride.} 

{The house. So, it's not technically located at 24 Maple Drive, 

but I'll forgive them. It's still epically beautiful, and surprisingly, "warm in the winter and cool in the summer," 

according to George, Steve Martin's character.}

Next, I'm taking you east, to Kelsey Jo's backyard of Quantico, Virginia.

Also home to the Marine base and tons of other FBI-related sanctions including

BAU's finest, the cast of Criminal Minds.

Next, staying in the vacinity, is the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts

of Dawson's Creek.

 {this harbor town had the perfect small-town feel that made you wish your friends were only a house away.}

Fourth, I'm headed down south to the town of Natchitoches, Louisiana.

 

{Any takers for their annual Festival of Lights?}

 

 {This charming town if home to the Southern Belle's 

of Steel Magnolias}

 

{They're even kind enough to give you a tour of where the movie was shot, which makes this a must visit location for me.}

Lastly, a town that need no movie to highlight

 its amazingness,

New Paltz, New York,

specifically, Mohonk Mountain House.

 {Yes, this is a real place, and I'm told it has been the haven of many a celeb and socialite including 

the Vanity Fair magazine staff's company retreat. 

Good enough for them; good enough for me.}

 {For a tidy sum, you, too, can vacation in this breathtaking hideaway in the foothills of New York.}

On that happy note, enjoy your Wednesday, and stay tuned for the next, and final, installment of Dream Destinations.