The film "Trading Places" was filmed in Philadelphia, USA.

Filming Locations:

Curtis Institute of Music

In the Movie

Scene where The "Heritage" club, where Billy Ray Valentine and Louis Winthorpe III collide.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia that offers courses of study leading to a diploma in performance, bachelor of music, master of music in opera, or professional studies certificate in opera. It is among the most selective higher education institutions in the world.

2014 Delancey Pl (house)

In the Movie

Scene where Louis Winthorpe's house.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a private house in central Philadelphia.

Rittenhouse Square

In the Movie

Scene where Billy Ray Valentine pretends to be a blind cripple in the park.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Rittenhouse Square, which is located practically in the center of Philadelphia.

Clothespin Sculpture

In the Movie

Scene where Ophelia agrees to help Louis.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at near the "Clothespin" sculpture, located on a small square opposite Philadelphia City Hall.