House

Much like “The Simpsons,” the setting of “The Wonder Years” was intended to be nonspecific, as to represent any American town. However, the Arnold house from the show can be found in a very specific city; Burbank, California. The house still looks nearly identical to how it appeared on the show.

LOCATION: 516 University Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

Just across the street is Winnie Cooper’s house, exactly as depicted on the show. The house has changed a bit, but still mostly resembles how it appeared on the show.

LOCATION: 525 University Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

After three seasons, the Coopers relocate to a new home, said to be miles away. In reality, the house is in the same neighborhood.

LOCATION: 501 Tufts Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

Paul Pfeiffer’s house wasn’t seen much in the series, but it did pop up a couple times. It can be found on the same street as Winnie Cooper’s second house.

LOCATION: 536 Tufts Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

An alternate home was also used for Paul Pfiefer’s house. It can be found in the same vicinity as the other homes. In fact, it’s located directly beside the first Pfeifer house.

LOCATION: 537 University Ave, Burbank, CA 91504

While the Arnold house is of course the most well known, fans of the show should also check out the other houses when in the neighborhood. All of them are within blocks of one another and can be seen in mere minutes.

If there’s one location that should someday be converted into a tourist attraction, it would probably be the house from Home Alone. A truly iconic film spot, it seems an exercise in futility to try to manage a private life at the residence, yet to this day, it does indeed remain private. The house can be found in the quiet neighborhood of Winnetka, IL, a bit north of Chicago. A fence has since been built around the property.

LOCATION: 671 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

They left the garage door open, just like in the film. The garage has since been demolished.

The church from the film can be found over in Wilmette, IL. This is the Trinity United Methodist Church, which was used as the exterior location for the film. The interior of the church was actually an entirely separate location; the Grace Episcopal Church (924 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301).

LOCATION: 1024 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Some props from the film and it’s sequel can be found on display at Planet Hollywood in Florida.

LOCATION: 1506 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Film Oblivion

Movie and TV locations, points of interest.

The Wonder Years

Home Alone (1990)