Fans of the legendary comedy who want to visit the filming locations of 'Napoleon Dynamite' will have to travel to the rural town of Preston on the southern border of Idaho. It is located about 100 miles north of Salt Lake City. Our main character lives with his grandmother and brother in the northeastern part of the city. The quoted comedy film became a huge hit and helped put Preston on the map. Fans from all over the world came to this town to see the places where the film was shot, from the main characters' houses to Preston High School. It generated so much interest in the quiet town that you can even find a map with all the iconic filming locations of 'Napoleon Dynamite'. Other places used to bring the script to life in the making of 'Napoleon Dynamite' include the St. Anthony Sand Dunes in Idaho and Richmond, Utah.

Filming Locations:

Sand Dunes

In the Movie

The scene where Grandma Dynamite proves that even elderly people can do something that gives an adrenaline rush. She rides an ATV across the sand dunes. Unfortunately, that day she wasn't so lucky and fell off the ATV, injuring her tailbone. That same evening, Uncle Rico arrives and informs Napoleon and Kip about the accident and that he will stay with them until Grandma returns after recovery.

In Reality

The scene was filmed In the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. This is over ten thousand acres of sand located in the Snake River Valley in Idaho. The dunes attract many off-road enthusiasts, extreme sports lovers, and even herds of wintering elk.

School Stairs

In the Movie

The scene where Napoleon sits on the steps outside the school and draws something in his notebook when Deb sits down next to him. Out of curiosity, Deb asks what he is drawing. Then Napoleon casually replies, 'Liger.' Apparently, it's his favorite animal, which 'is like a cross between a lion and a tiger, bred for its magical abilities,' as he explains.

In Reality

The scene was filmed At Preston High School. It is located in the center of Preston and became one of the most visited schools in the city due to the film's popularity. Many parts of the movie took place at this school, and the 'Napoleon Dynamite' crew used it for numerous exterior and interior shots. The school is still functioning, so you will need to check in at the security desk in the main building to get permission to visit.

Bowling Alley

In the Movie

The scene where Uncle Rico plays bowling with Kip. Kip throws the ball, which bounces off the gutter and hits the rails several times before knocking down the pins. Parallel to the game, Uncle Rico ponders a scheme to make money.

In Reality

The scene was filmed At the old bowling club in Preston. Its appearance in the comedy film made the place famous among visitors who stopped to take photos, have lunch, and play. The bowling alley is still open, so readers can also visit this place.