THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Trace the sets and streets that brought Hawkins to life on this private three-hour tour around Atlanta and the small towns used for Stranger Things. See neighborhood exteriors, studio lots and industrial sets while learning how Georgia’s film scene creates on-screen worlds.
Trace the sets and streets that brought Hawkins to life on this private three-hour tour around Atlanta and the small towns used for Stranger Things. See neighborhood exteriors, studio lots and industrial sets while learning how Georgia’s film scene creates on-screen worlds.
You pull up to a small public parking lot next to the library and the guide steps out with a tablet of photos: a strip of suburban streets that, on screen, becomes Hawkins. The air feels like any Southern afternoon — warm pavement, maple-lined sidewalks — but the façades, a public pool and an old industrial frame, have been repurposed by cameras into a parallel town where the supernatural unfolded.
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Operated by DTours · Atlanta, Georgia
You pull up to a small public parking lot next to the library and the guide steps out with a tablet of photos: a strip of suburban streets that, on screen, becomes Hawkins. The air feels like any Southern afternoon — warm pavement, maple-lined sidewalks — but the façades, a public pool and an old industrial frame, have been repurposed by cameras into a parallel town where the supernatural unfolded.
The region around Atlanta has quietly become one of the nation’s busiest production hubs thanks to Georgia’s film tax incentives and a diversity of architecture that doubles for Midwestern small towns. Streets in towns south of the city were dressed as Hawkins; studios like Screen Gems supply backlots and soundstages for build-outs and interiors. The Brimborn Steelworks set repurposes industrial shells found along Atlanta’s older manufacturing corridors, while community pools and high school exteriors provide familiar, everyday anchors for the story.
This private, three-hour drive-and-walk tour moves between residential neighborhoods, studio exteriors and outdoor sets. Expect short strolls across sidewalks and grass, multiple photo stops, and narration on-set choices and behind-the-scenes logistics. Guides point out where practical sets replaced real buildings, and how production logistics shaped neighborhood scenes.
Practical tips: the tour is largely accessible but requires getting in and out of a vehicle several times; bring a charged camera and a collapsible water bottle. Respect private property — many exterior locations are still residents’ homes. Check weather and the 24-hour cancellation window; summer afternoons can be hot and humid, so schedule morning departures for clearer light and cooler streets.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves getting on/off a vehicle and brief walks of up to 10–15 minutes at a time.
Yes — the booking is for a private group with dedicated transportation and guide for the scheduled departure.
No — the itinerary covers exteriors and set locations; studio interior access is typically restricted and noted if available.
Stops can be both in the city and in towns south of Atlanta; expect a mix of short drives totaling roughly three hours round-trip.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; weather-related cancellations may also apply.
Georgia’s film industry expanded rapidly after state tax incentives made Atlanta and nearby towns popular locations for studios and on-location shoots.
Tours operate on public roads and neighborhoods—minimize impact by staying on designated paths, supporting local businesses, and avoiding disruption to residents.
DTours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You pull up to a small public parking lot next to the library and the guide steps out with a tablet of photos: a strip of suburban streets that, on screen, becomes Hawkins. The air feels like any Southern afternoon — warm pavement, maple-lined sidewalks — but the façades, a public pool and an old industrial frame, have been repurposed by cameras into a parallel town where the supernatural unfolded.
You pull up to a small public parking lot next to the library and the guide steps out with a tablet of photos: a strip of suburban streets that, on screen, becomes Hawkins. The air feels like any Southern afternoon — warm pavement, maple-lined sidewalks — but the façades, a public pool and an old industrial frame, have been repurposed by cameras into a parallel town where the supernatural unfolded.
The region around Atlanta has quietly become one of the nation’s busiest production hubs thanks to Georgia’s film tax incentives and a diversity of architecture that doubles for Midwestern small towns. Streets in towns south of the city were dressed as Hawkins; studios like Screen Gems supply backlots and soundstages for build-outs and interiors. The Brimborn Steelworks set repurposes industrial shells found along Atlanta’s older manufacturing corridors, while community pools and high school exteriors provide familiar, everyday anchors for the story.
This private, three-hour drive-and-walk tour moves between residential neighborhoods, studio exteriors and outdoor sets. Expect short strolls across sidewalks and grass, multiple photo stops, and narration on-set choices and behind-the-scenes logistics. Guides point out where practical sets replaced real buildings, and how production logistics shaped neighborhood scenes.
Practical tips: the tour is largely accessible but requires getting in and out of a vehicle several times; bring a charged camera and a collapsible water bottle. Respect private property — many exterior locations are still residents’ homes. Check weather and the 24-hour cancellation window; summer afternoons can be hot and humid, so schedule morning departures for clearer light and cooler streets.