LINCOLN Movie Trail Sites

Explore the locations the LINCOLN cast and crew visited, dined and stayed during filming in Richmond and Petersburg.

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Film Locations | Petersburg Businesses | Richmond Area Businesses

Film Locations

Bell Tower Welcome Center

An evening encampment scene was filmed outside the Bell Tower on Capitol Grounds, but Daniel Day-Lewis remained in character, spending the night inside.

101 N. 9th Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 545-5584 | Virginia.org

Maymont

Two scenes were filmed at Maymont including the surrender at Appomattox with a replica of the McLean House and a President and Mrs. Lincoln carriage ride.

2201 Shields Lake Drive | Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-7166 | Maymont.org

McIlwaine House

McIlwaine House was a filming location for Lincoln and Daniel Day-Lewis slept in the Petersburg Room rather than his trailer during filming.

425 Cockade Alley | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 357-1053 | McIlwaineHouse.com

Petersburg Farmers' Market

The Farmers Market was filmed as a telegraph office and General Grant's headquarters.

Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-4495

Petersburg Informational Kiosk

The Kiosk was transformed into the docks at City Point and the surrounding area became a military encampment. A pouring rain night scene was filmed here.

Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803

South Side Railroad Depot

This location was used as the hospital interior and exterior as well as the restaurant interior.

River and Rock Streets | Petersburg, VA 23803

Union Station

Union Station was transformed into a federal building in Washington, D.C. and was used for the flag-raising scene. Its interior became the setting for hair, make-up and wardrobe. To the north of the station, the land was converted into a “village” of horses, carriages, and wagons.

103 River Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 479-0638

Virginia Repertory Center

The November Theatre at the Virginia Repertory Center becomes a Washington DC theater.

114 W Broad Street | Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 282-2620

Virginia State Capitol

The Capitol and Capitol Square supported major interior and exterior filming for Lincoln. The grounds were transformed into a military encampment, the White House and the US Capitol. The House of Delegates was restaged to be the House of Representatives chamber.

1000 Bank Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 698-1788 | VirginiaCapitol.gov

Additional Film Locations

AMF Building

The AMF building was used as a staging area during filming and also as the interior of the White House and steamboat.

Virginia's Executive Mansion

The Executive Mansion was used for exterior shots as Preston Blair's house and as the interior of the White House reception room. The Mansion is open for tours on a limited basis

Bank & 10th Streets | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-2642, option 5

State Farm

Goochland County

Battlefield scenes and the steamboat exterior were filmed here. This location is not open to the public.

Laburnum House

Laburnum Park, Richmond

Interior was used as a Cabinet member's office. This is a private home and not open to the public.

Petersburg Businesses Enjoyed by Cast and Crew

Alexander's Restaurant

Steven Spielberg dined at Alexander's, sharing stories of his visit to Greece.

101 W. Bank Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-7134

Blue Willow Tea Room and Penniston's Alley Antiques and Collectibles

The film crew and extras warmed up with soup and hot tea while filming, and several antique items were purchased or loaned for set props.

102 W. Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 722-0135

Centre Hill Mansion

A site visited by Abraham Lincoln in April 1865, set designers studied Centre Hill Mansion while scouting film locations for "Lincoln".

1 Centre Hill Avenue | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2400

Demolition Coffee Co.

Demolition Coffee Co. was a go-to for film crew seeking coffee and sandwiches. Many visited daily.

215 East Bank Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-2991 | DemolitionCoffee.com

Dixie Restaurant

Cast and crew enjoyed breakfast or lunch daily while filming in Petersburg. Steven Spielberg's assistant ordered our Spiel-Burger and reported back that Mr. Spielberg liked it.

250 N. Sycamore Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-7425 | Facebook

Farmers' Bank

The 1817 Federal brick building that houses Farmers Bank was a backdrop for filming.

244 N. Market Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2400

Hiram Haines Coffee House (now closed)

The crew learned that Edgar Allen Poe and Virginia Clemm honeymooned at Hiram Haines Coffee House and they came to eat and drink as well.

Jerry's Antiques and More

We had Prop people, make up artist and actors come by the Shop. Tony Kushner came into the Shop and wanted to do all his Christmas shopping for his Family and Friends back in L.A.

121 Bollingbrook Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 712-7290

Petersburg Pickers (formerly Kimberly Ann's)

Kimberly Ann's embraced Old Towne Petersburg filming and delivered Lincoln Logs to Steven Spielberg on his birthday.

230B East Bank Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 586-1633 | ShopKimberlyAnns.com

Longstreet's Deli

Many members of the film crew dined daily at Longstreet's Deli.

302 N. Sycamore Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 722-4372

Maria's Old Town 21 Ristorante Italiano

Lincoln cast members enjoyed Maria's food to go and crew members frequently dined with us.

21 W. Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-3100 | www.mariasoldtown21.com/

Peppercorn Apartments and Commercial Building

A film crew member rented an apartment here.

8 Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803

Petersburg Area Art League

Steven Spielberg made our upstairs gallery his private screening room and also celebrating the end of filming and his birthday in the space.

7 East Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 861-4611 | PAALArt.org

Retreat Salon & Spa

The Retreat Salon & Spa's façade was transformed into the town undertaker's building for filming.

12 W. Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 861-8104 | RetreatSalon.com

Saucy's Walk-Up Bar.B.Q.

Saucy's Walk-Up Bar.B.Q. caught the eye of the Lincoln film crew when Southern Living named us one of the top 20 BBQ spots in the South.

5th & Bollingbrook Streets | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 504-3075 | SaucysBBQ.com

Sycamore Antiques & Architectural Art

Set props were purchased from Sycamore Antiques & Architectural Art.

248 N. Sycamore Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-8569 |

Sycamore Rouge (now closed)

Lincoln screenplay writer Tony Kushner visited Sycamore Rouge and the cast of Picasso at the Lapin Agile.

The Bistro at Market and Grove

The Bistro at Market and Grove hosted many members of the production crew and extras.

422-424 North Market Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4480 | BistroMG.com

The Black Swan LLC (now closed)

The Black Swan was a warm reprieve for cast and crew to enjoy their meals while filming. The façade appears in the movie as "Broker: Patents & Inventions, Land Acquisitions and Partnerships".

9 W. Old Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-7575

The Brickhouse Run

The Brickhouse Run was used for exterior filming and street lighting.

407-409 Cockade Alley | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-1815 | BrickhouseRun.com

Wabi Sabi

Crew members dined at Wabi Sabi for both lunch and dinner.

29 Bollingbrook Street | Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-1365 | EatWabiSabi.com

Richmond Area Businesses Enjoyed by Cast and Crew

Arcadia Restaurant (now closed)

In full make-up, Daniel Day-Lewis dined at Arcadia. An image of the moment went viral, showing the world his uncanny resemblance to Lincoln.

Bistro Bobette

Bistro Bobette was frequented by Kathleen Kennedy, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones. The Head of Catering dined here nightly.

1209 E. Cary Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 225-9116 | BistroBobette.com

Bygones Vintage Clothing

Daniel Day-Lewis , his wife Rebecca Miller, and their sons frequented Bygones and purchased several items of clothing and jewelry. Gulliver McGrath (young Tad) and his mother came also shopped here multiple times. Oscar winning make-up artist Lois Burwell and her assistant Mo came in every Sunday and bought some beautiful items including vintage accessories that she wore to the premiere of WARHORSE.

2916 West Cary St. | Richmond VA 23221
(804) 353-1919 | BygonesVintage.com

Can Can Brasserie

Tommy Lee Jones, Daniel Day-Lewis and James Spader all enjoyed Can Can, occasionally bringing their families to dine as well.

3120 W. Cary Street | Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 358-7274 | CanCanBrasserie.com

Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites was home for many cast and crew for weeks at a time.

10609 Telegraph Road | Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 262-2240 | CandlewoodSuites.com

Comfort

We served a variety of cast and crew members over the course of the filming. Cast members who dined in Comfort included Sally Field, James Spader and his family, David Strathairn, John Hawkes, Gloria Rueben, Bruce McGill, Jared Harris and David Costible. Screenwriter Tony Kushner and author Doris Kearns Goodwin also dined with us.

200 West Broad St. | Richmond, VA 23210
(804) 780-0004

Farmer Johnson's Country Kitchen, LLC

While filming nearby, production crew enjoyed lunch here regularly in fall 2011.

7610 Left Flank Road, Suite 200 | Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 559-0111 | FarmerJohnsons.com

The Jefferson Hotel and Lemaire Restaurant

Members of the cast, including Sally Field, stayed at The Jefferson Hotel while filming in Richmond. Members of the cast and crew regularly enjoyed dining in Lemaire Restaurant.

101 West Franklin Street | Richmond, VA23220
(804) 283-1594 | JeffersonHotel.com | LemaireRestaurant.com

La Grotta Ristorante

Tommy Lee Jones dined at La Grotta regularly while filming just blocks away. He enjoyed the Italian dishes so much, he brought his wife, too.

1218 E. Cary Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644-2466 | LaGrottaRistorante.com

Millie's Diner

Steven Spielberg, David Strathairn and other supporting cast and film crew dined at Millie's while filming Lincon.

2603 E. Main Street | Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 643-5512 | MilliesDiner.com

Museum and White House of the Confederacy

Steven Spielberg visited Jefferson Davis' executive mansion several times for film preparation and Daniel Day-Lewis spent time alone in the mansion to prepare for his role as Lincoln.

1201 E. Clay Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 649-1861 | MOC.org