The film was shot primarily in Manhattan, using a mix of real streets, cafes, and Central Park landmarks to highlight the intimate story of a young Harvard graduate trying to build a fulfilling adult life. The locations emphasize everyday New York routines — walks through Upper West Side neighborhoods, meetings in casual restaurants, and reflections in quiet corners of Central Park.

Filming Locations:

Central Park at West 88th Street

In the Movie

Scene where Carrie moves through the Upper West Side neighborhood, using the corner by the park in her daily route, showing her attempts to engage with the city beyond her apartment and habits.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on the main avenue along the western edge of Central Park on Manhattan's Upper West Side, surrounded by pre-war residential buildings and direct park access; the intersection with West 88th Street is a recognizable residential corner often used in New York filming.

Petland Discount, 310 East 86th Street

In the Movie

Scene where the sequence is tied to Carrie's attempts at structured self-improvement and real responsibilities, using a simple store as an emphasis on ordinary tasks and efforts to keep commitments outside the home.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a pet supply store on the Upper East Side near Yorkville on a busy cross street; it's a typical New York errand stop, surrounded by small businesses and constant pedestrian traffic.

Peacefood Cafe (Amsterdam Ave & W 82nd St)

In the Movie

Scene where conversations and everyday interactions take place in a public, relaxed cafe, contrasting Carrie's loneliness with a place for socializing, ordinary errands, and the rhythm of neighborhood life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a well-known plant-based cafe on the Upper West Side with a casual neighborhood atmosphere; the location on Amsterdam Avenue is associated with local pedestrian traffic, quick lunches, and informal meetings, making it convenient for conversation scenes.

Hans Christian Andersen Statue, Central Park (Conservatory Water)

In the Movie

Scene where the park landmark appears during Carrie's outdoor time, using a recognizable Central Park feature to place the character in a real, shared New York environment rather than an anonymous green space or generic urban backdrop.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the public statue of author Hans Christian Andersen next to the Conservatory Water in Central Park, a real point of interest often visited by families and tourists; it's a specific landmark clearly readable on camera as a recognizable park location.

Conservatory Water, Central Park

In the Movie

Scene where reflective outdoor moments unfold by the water, using the park's calm atmosphere for a slower pace and introspective episodes, while the character remains in the flow of Manhattan daily life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the formal, calm pond of Central Park, known for model sailboats and views of elegant residential buildings; located between East 72nd and 75th Streets, it offers a quiet, contemplative park corner compared to the bustling lawns and paths.