Rocky Balboa Filming Locations
Laurel Hill Cemetery
(Philadelphia) This old cemetery is the final resting place for Adrian and Paulie; their prop headstones are still there.
Mighty Mick’s Gym
(Philadelphia) It’s Mickey Goldmill’s grungy gym near the pet shop, the spot where Rocky trains – and loses his locker.
J&M Tropical Fish
(Philadelphia) Adrian’s pet shop – literally just a few steps away from Mighty Mick’s – has gotten dingier with the years. It was, for years, a real pet shop, but was closed in the mid 2000’s.
Adrian’s Restaurant
(Philadelphia) Rocky’s little eatery is a real-life restaurant called The Victor Cafe. Stop in for an elegant dinner and you’ll find that the interior is much the same, despite Victor’s elegant operatic decor.
Demolished Ice Skating Rink
(Philadelphia) The demolished ice skating rink where Rocky takes Adrian for their first date on Thanksgiving night.
Rocky and Paulie’s House in “Rocky Balboa”
(Philadelphia) In 2006’s ‘Rocky Balboa’, the first time we see Rocky, its in this house, located in his old Kensington, Philadelphia neighborhood.
Robert Balboa’s Apartment
(Philadelphia) Rocky Jr.’s apartment house sets the scene for Rocky’s dream of stepping back into the ring.
The Italian Market
(Philadelphia) Rocky’s morning workout trails right through the middle of the famed Italian Market, and most recently, it’s where we saw the champ buy fresh groceries for his restaurant.
Irish Pub
(Philadelphia) Thirsty? You can stop for a drink at the pub where “Baby Rocky” watched the computer fight between his dad and Mason Dixon.
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
(Las Vegas) Mandalay Bay’s sports arena was the scene of Rocky’s final fight against Mason Dixon.
Little Marie & Steps’ House
(Philadelphia) This run-down street was used as the seedy neighborhood of grown-up Little Marie and her son, Steps. Her house has a nice, workin’ lightbulb out front, too.
Robert Balboa’s Office Building
(Philadelphia) Rocky Jr. works in this modern all-glass building located in Philadelphia. It’s here that Rocky comes to visit his son, and meets Robert’s boss for a photo.
“The Rocky Steps” – The Philadelphia Museum of Art
(Philadelphia) There is not a single more iconic location for die-hard fans. Plus, the bronze Rocky statue lives here, too!
South Philly Lifting Club
Rocky and the gang begin training for Balboa’s fight against Mason “The Line” Dixon at an abandoned looking gym in South Philly.
Site of Rocky Balboa’s “Sunshine and Rainbows” Speech
“It ain’t about how hard you can hit …” Considered the most inspirational speech in the Rocky movies, Rocky Balboa’s message to his son was filmed here.
Lucky Seven Tavern
(Philadelphia) The Lucky Seven Tavern seen in Rocky is a different location than the one in Rocky Balboa.
Rocky Balboa Filming Locations: Where Was Rocky Balboa Filmed?
Thirty years after his first run up the steps, Rocky Balboa (2006) brings the Italian Stallion back to familiar streets, revisiting classic Rocky Balboa filming locations while introducing a few new ones. The film captures the nostalgia of the original Rocky, using many of the same gritty Philadelphia settings that made the franchise legendary.
One major new addition is Adrian’s Restaurant, the Italian spot Rocky runs in memory of his late wife. This heartfelt location, along with classic landmarks like the Rocky Steps, Mickey’s Gym, and the streets of South Philly, gives the movie its emotional depth. Whether you’re looking to visit the old haunts or check out the new additions, this guide covers where Rocky Balboa was filmed and how these locations look today.