Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the hit show from Amazon Prime Video, not only fueled nostalgia for 1950s New York City, but it also brought us to vintage Paris streets and summers in the Catskills. Now, with the premiere of season 3, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is taking her show on the road. Want to follow along? Here are some of the key locations you can visit right now from the Maisel universe.
The Gaslight Cafe – NYC
For her first comedy set, Mrs. Maisel drunkenly stumbles into the cellar of a West Village comedy club and speakeasy she frequented with her philandering husband. Although a bar called The Gaslight in the Meat Packing district recently closed after 21 years, the Gaslight Cafe at 116 MacDougal St. was shuttered in 1971. An underground hub for creativity of all types, it hosted the likes of Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan, who recorded a live album there in 1962. While interior shots were filmed inside a studio in Brooklyn, you can visit the exteriors at 97 St Mark’s Place in the East Village.
Old Town Bar – NYC
This Flatiron gem, Joel Maisel’s favorite hangout, is one of the oldest bars in the city and serves an incredible cheeseburger. If the prohibition-era marble-topped bar could talk, it might decide to take the fifth, but the vintage restrooms say it all. An eclectic crowd of tried-and-true New Yorkers mingles with tourists, enjoying the spectacle of waiters serving food delivered on the dumbwaiter. Visit it at 45 E. 18th St.
The Maisel Apartment – NYC
The Upper West Side is Midge’s playground, and her parents’ opulent Manhattan apartment is filmed inside The Strathmore at 404 Riverside Drive, Apt 3N, overlooking the Hudson River. The building dates back to 1909, constructed of brick, limestone, and terra cotta, and is located in Morningside Heights, closer to Columbia University (where Marion’s father, Abe, teaches) than the Museum of Natural History.
B. Altman – NYC
When Midge decides to earn her own cash to spend nights killing it on the mic, she gets a job at this classic, now-defunct department store. The original landmarked building still stands nearly unchanged at 65 Fifth Avenue, though it now houses the Graduate Center for the City University of New York. While you can pop around the corner to the 34th St. entrance to witness the show’s exact shot, purchasing any lipstick is unfortunately not an option as the inside scenes were filmed in the Williamsburg Art & Historical Center, a former bank in Brooklyn.
Chez Paul – Paris
When Mrs. Maisel and her father travel to Paris to persuade Rose Weissman to return to New York, they enjoy a family meal at this charming bistro located at 13 rue de Charonne, Bastille in the eleventh arrondissement. The romantic, turn-of-the-century decor and checkered tablecloths highlight the classic French menu, featuring perfectly cooked steak au poivre, gratin dauphinois, and of course, steak tartare—which sadly goes uneaten in the scene.
Madame Arthur – Paris
After exploring the City of Lights, Midge stumbles into this drag cabaret, which it is in real life. Located at 75bis rue des Martyrs in the 18th arrondissement, Madame Arthur has hosted bohemian luminaries such as Pablo Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec, presenting upscale drag shows in two different theaters every night. After cabarets, the space transforms into a club that stays open until 6 am.
Steiner Resort – the Catskills
After their time in Paris, the Weissmans and the Maisels seek relaxation in the Catskills—with manager Susie not far behind. Just a few hours’ drive from Manhattan, this New York State mountain range was known as the Borscht Belt and hosted a certain pair of dancers back in the day. Scott’s Family Resort, located on Oquaga Lake, served as the film location for Steiner Resort, still providing access to the same summer cottages, ballroom, and even bowling alley that the gang enjoyed onscreen. Plunger and romper not included.
The Rockaways – Queens
When Susie is kidnapped for cash by two mobsters, they drag her to the Rockaways—a beachfront area in Queens known for surfing, tacos, and cheap beer. Fortunately, everything turns out okay once the goons realize Susie also grew up there. You can follow in their footsteps by taking the A, J, or Z trains to Rockaway Boulevard, or hopping on a NYC Ferry to Rockaway Landing.
The Cedar Tavern – NYC
As Midge begins dating the dashing bachelor, Benjamin, she is drawn into the New York art scene while visiting this dive bar. Known for its weekly salon for artists, The Cedar Tavern moved twice since its opening in 1866 and closed for good in 2006. The scene was actually filmed in McSorley’s, a similarly historic bar at 15 E 7th St. near University Place, where patrons can toss peanut shells on the floor and order sloppily poured mugs of only two types of beer, light and dark. However, if this were truly where the two lovebirds came to mingle, they would have faced challenges as McSorley’s didn’t allow women until 1970.
Miami Beach – Miami
While not many spoilers have emerged for season 3, it is confirmed that Susie and Midge head to Miami and enjoy a stay at the horseshoe-shaped Fountainebleau. Built in 1954, this beachfront resort boasts a massive pool, Versailles-like gardens, and a vibrant scene, making it a luxury destination favored by celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Judy Garland, and even Elvis. It is renowned for its retro, sherbet-colored vibe today. Its Mid-Beach location has gained popularity with the opening of high-end resorts like the Soho Beach House and The Confidante.
Las Vegas
Aside from occasional hints dropped by producers on Instagram, detailed locations in Vegas remain under wraps. However, it is known that This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown joins the crew as a straight-talking manager, and some marquees have been mocked up featuring Maisel props. Other than that, viewers will simply have to tune in on December 6th to find out what unfolds in Vegas… well, you know the rest.
