Coming to America has 4 confirmed filming locations in United States.
Akeem and Semmi Arrive
Akeem and Semmi arrive at a modest apartment in Brooklyn, mistakenly believing it to be Queens, hoping to live unnoticed.
Akeem and Semmi's Accommodation
King's Stay in Luxury
King Jaffe Joffer and his entourage stay at the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Hotel while searching for Akeem.
Waldorf Astoria
Lisa Runs to Subway
Lisa runs to the subway station after a confrontation, with the location filmed in Hollywood.
Briarwood Subway Station
Subway Argument
Akeem and Lisa argue on the subway, with the scene filmed at the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets Station.
Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets Station
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Where was Coming to America filmed?
Coming to America has 4 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.