Grand Army Plaza (5th Ave & Central Park South)
About This Location
Grand Army Plaza, the elegant public square at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, served as a frequent filming location for Gossip Girl. The plaza features the Pulitzer Fountain — the exact spot where Blair and Serena steal Eleanor Waldorf's clothes and stage their own hilarious photo shoot, one of the show's most fun and lighthearted scenes. The gilded statue of Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman guards the entrance to Central Park, and The Plaza Hotel rises dramatically behind the fountain. While the fountain itself is modest, its setting in front of The Plaza makes it one of the most photographed spots in Manhattan.
Featured Scenes & Episodes
Blair and Serena's unauthorized fashion photoshoot at the Pulitzer Fountain, establishing shots of characters arriving at The Plaza Hotel, carriage ride scenes entering Central Park, chance encounters between characters, and numerous walking-and-talking scenes.
