A Christmas Story Filming Locations – Cleveland and Ontario, Canada 1983

Have you ever wondered “where is the house from A Christmas Story?“

Where is the tongue and flagpole scene filmed?

What School do the boys go to?

We’ve gathered a few locations here and added google street-view for better enjoyment.

First stop on the Christmas Story tour is: The Parker Family Home aka The Christmas Story house.

Literally, the most famous house in Cleveland, Ohio is the house from The Christmas Story movie. In late 2004 the house was bought and restored to exactly what it looked like in the movie.

“Wouldn’t it be cool if you could stay in the house from A Christmas Story”

Now, with the help of Airbnb, you can spend the night in the classic home. Visit the Christmas Story House Website here: achristmasstoryhouse.com

visit the house on google street view: 3159 W 11th St, Cleveland, OH 44109

The next stop on the Christmas Story movie tour is The Shopping Mall seen in the film.

Santa Clause tells pour little Ralphy “You’re gonna shoot your eye out kid” at the world famous Higbee’s in Cleveland. This is also where the “Beebee-Gun in the window” scenes were filmed.

google street view 100 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113

Update: Higbee’s closed its doors in 2002 and was turned into the JACK Casino 🙁

Thank you “Tammy D” for the tip!

Where is that famous flag-pole located?

The classic tongue-on-the-flag-poll scene was filmed at Victoria School in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

google street: 173 Niagara St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 0A3, Canada

It’s still in the same spot

Where did Ralphy beat up Scut Farkus? About 70 miles away from the kids school in Toronto, Ontario on Minto Street. 

Visit the exact location on: google street view

Fun Fact: Scut Farkus (Zack Ward) follows us on @Hollywood Filming Locations on Twitter!

Update: Visit A Christmas Story Christmas filming location here!

‘A Christmas Story’

Filming Dates: 1983

When: 11/18/1983, MGM

Starring: Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin, Zach Ward

Tips Provided By: Zach, Peter,

First Published: Nov 25, 2016, 9:24

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