Can you visit the Forrest Gump filming locations?

Yes, these are real, visitable places. Each location below comes with the scene, an exact point on the map, and how to get there.

Film · 1994 · Drama · Romance

Where was Forrest Gump filmed?

Name: Forrest Gump
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1994

A kind-hearted man with a remarkable life recounts it from a park bench, brushing against decades of American history. The bench sat in Savannah's Chippewa Square, and the prop itself now rests in a city museum.

1 locations across 1 destinations

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Savannah, United States

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landmark·Savannah

Chippewa Square

The leafy, oak-shaded square is where Forrest sits on a bench and tells his life story to passers-by.

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Good to know

Where was Forrest Gump filmed?: Forrest Gump was filmed in Savannah.
Can you visit the Forrest Gump filming locations?: Yes, these are real, visitable places. Each location below comes with the scene, an exact point on the map, and how to get there.