The Best Filming Locations From Every Single Season of 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
It's time for a bittersweet farewell: The fifth and final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is now streaming on Prime Video. As we indulge in the last nine episodes of the award-winning series, we're taking a look back at all of the fabulous locations that were tapped for every season. From a historic New York City apartment building and a lakeside resort in Upstate New York to a dreamy Parisian theater and a swanky Miami hotel, the series offers viewers a visual feast. Pore over the details of the show's must-visit filming locations ahead.
TWA Hotel
Set inside architect Eero Saarinen's iconic TWA terminal at New York’s JFK airport, the TWA Hotel’s retro aesthetic cemented it as a must-use filming location for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season five. The 512-room hotel transports visitors back to the 1960s, where they can hang out in the sunken lounge, sip martinis at a swanky cocktail bar, discover the mini museum curated by the New York Historical Society, and even take a dip in the infinity pool.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Wintertime in New York isn't complete without a visit to Rockefeller Center's ice skating rink—whether you plan to toss on skates or simply people-watch from above the sunken plaza. In season five, we see some of our favorite characters on the ice. The Rink officially opened on Christmas Day circa 1936. According to Rockefeller Center's website, the idea for the future landmark came about when a Depression-era skate salesman showed off his product by using them on the frozen water of the Rockefeller Center fountain. The seasonal rink is typically open from November through March.
The Strathmore
The apartments where Midge and her parents live are set on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and the exterior with a dramatic canopied entrance is specifically portrayed by a prewar building called The Strathmore at 404 Riverside Drive. The 12-story building was originally designed by architects Simon Schwartz and Arthur Gross to have two 10-room apartments on each floor. Today, the cooperative includes 48 residences.
Coney Island
Naturally, season four called for a family trip to New York's Coney Island. Filming took place at the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk and in front of landmarks like the Wonder Wheel. The attraction-filled neighborhood is home to famous amusement park rides and eateries set along its beaches and boardwalk. It has something for everyone—whether you're in search of live entertainment or want to wander through an aquarium.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel
On a stop in Miami, while touring with Shy Baldwin in season three, Midge stays at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. While the lobby of the oceanfront property was given a period-appropriate makeover by the show’s production team, it boasts a striking foundation with massive chandeliers, marble fluted columns, and a “Stairway to Nowhere” set against a golden backdrop, which Midge can be seen walking down in the show.
Many other iconic productions have tapped the hotel as a filming location including The Sopranos, Scarface, The Bodyguard, Goldfinger, and more.
Scott’s Family Resort at Oquaga Lake
During season two, Midge and her family vacationed at the fictional Steiner Resort nestled in the Catskill Mountains. In reality, that destination was Scott’s Family Resort at Oquaga Lake located in Deposit, New York. First opened around 1896, the resort was family-run for six generations until it was put on the market in June 2020. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the 1,000-acre property was sold to the investor business Geragos Global in January 2021. At the time, the new owners planned to renovate the resort, including upgrading the 18-hole golf course and adding waterfront cottages. There’s no word yet on when the resort will reopen and if it’ll have a new name (but stay tuned, as we’re certainly keeping an eye out!).
Madame Arthur
In Paris, Midge finds herself performing in front of a foreign audience at a drag cabaret in the season two premiere. The real venue is called Madame Arthur. It opened in 1946 and is said to be the first Parisian drag cabaret. While it closed for a couple of years in the 2010s, it's now undergoing a renaissance.
The Gaslight Cafe
The Gaslight Cafe was a real coffeehouse in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Opened in the late 1950s, it started as a poetry hotspot and later became a music scene hub—with frequenters including Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Since it closed its doors in 1971, the exterior of the cafe and the street it's on are portrayed by St. Mark’s Place in the East Village, according to Lonely Planet.
Old Town Bar & Restaurant
Joel's favorite bar—where his close friends know they can call and likely find him—is portrayed by Old Town Bar & Restaurant in New York City. Located at 45 E 18th Street, the tavern is full of old New York charm with a marble and mahogany bar, tin ceiling, and even a dumbwaiter for transporting food from the upstairs kitchen. They serve "perfectly sized, housemade burgers—not too big but not too small—which are also some of the city’s tastiest," according to New York Magazine.
Washington Square Park
Washington Square Park sets the backdrop for a few scenes in the show, including in season one when Midge joins a rally to save the square—which is based on a real moment in history—and ends up giving a speech of her own. The renowned park's marble arch can easily be spotted as well as its surrounding streets and greenery.
Other notable New York City filming locations include Midge's favorite fictional diner called The City Spoon, which is real diner La Bonbonniere; the now-closed Artie's Delicatessen portrays The Stage Deli; the building at 365 Fifth Avenue, which was used for the exterior of B. Altman and was actually a former B. Altman store; the carousel in Brooklyn's Prospect Park; Dime Savings Bank of Brooklyn; and Columbia University's 309 Havemeyer Hall classroom, which has been tapped for various other productions.
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