Millbrook, Alabama: Fake Town of Spectre from Big Fish
Built in 2003, the magical village of Spectre was left standing after filming of Tim Burton's "Big Fish." Permission is needed to enter; it's built on a private island.
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When you drive up to the gate there is a sign to the right with phone numbers to call for a gate code. You can camp. The man I met that was in charge was unbelievably nice! The cost is $3 per person, a small amount for a wonderful experience.
[Leslie Jenkins, 08/07/2016]
The still-standing movie set from Tim Burton's film, "Big Fish." It's in the middle of a beautiful park with the option to camp.
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Fake Town of Spectre from Big Fish
Jackson Lake Island
- Address:
- Cypress Lane, Millbrook, AL
- Directions:
- Jackson Lake Island. Private property. Gated. I-65 exit 179. Drive east on Cobbs Ford Rd/Alabama River Pkwy for 3.5 miles. Cross the train tracks, then immediately turn left onto Cypress Lane, drive to gate, call posted phone number for the gate code, then follow Cypress Lane across the bridge to Spectre.
- Phone:
- 334-430-7963
- Admission:
- Adults $5; camping $15. Cash only.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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The picture-perfect magical village of Spectre was left standing after filming was completed in 2003. It was built on a private island, and you have to ask to be let in.