Where was Storm of the Century filmed?

The opening scene of the first episode of Storm of the Century highlights Mike Anderson’s (Tim Daly) General Store. You’ll see an older woman leaving the store carrying groceries with two other women. While looking at the sky, she says, “You wouldn’t think there was a big storm coming, would you?” It’s one of the scenes showing the townspeople preparing for and anticipating what would be the storm of the century. Locals and those who frequent the coastal Maine village will probably recognize Mr. Anderson’s General Store. But instead of a shop, what you’ll find in the actual location is the Southwest Harbor’s Drydock Inn & Café. It’s a convenient place where you can enjoy lovely accommodations at the inn and great food at the restaurant. The Drydock Inn & Café is a must-visit spot when you’re in town. It’s located opposite the Village Green at the heart of the harbor, surrounded by the beautiful Acadia National Park. It’s only a walk-minute walk from the boatyards and docks, so it’s in an accessible location, especially if you plan to get there by ferry. Plus, it’s within a short distance of many activities, like kayaking, swimming, biking, sailing, and canoeing.

At the end of the miniseries' third episode, we see Mike driving alone in San Francisco. “I wound up here, back on the water again… Ironic, but it’s different somehow,” Mike narrates as the viewers see stunning shots of the Golden Gate Bridge. A lot of things have happened since the storm of the century that changed their lives forever. They lost people, including their son Ralphie (Dyllan Christopher), breaking their family, and causing him to leave on the ferry to San Francisco. It has been nine years since he left, and he has never returned to Little Tall Island. The aerial shots of the Golden Gate Bridge where Mike is driving in the final episode are not CGI. It is the actual suspension bridge, a symbol of the country’s power and progress. Each year, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge draws in over ten million visitors worldwide, offering a unique experience for everyone. Onsite exhibits and free walking tours are available for those interested in the bridge’s history. They are open twice weekly, every Thursday and Sunday, provided by San Francisco City Guides. Both ends of the Golden Gate Bridge also have access to a national recreation area where you can enjoy scenic trails and picturesque vista points. Due to limited parking, public transportation is the best way to get to the bridge. Whether you’re accessing the North or South End of the bridge, there are plenty of buses you can catch. You may check the Golden Gate Transit bus schedules and maps for bus schedules and routes.

Near the end of the TV show’s final episode, Mike hears a familiar humming sound from a couple of people walking by as he’s about to get in his car. When he looks back, he sees a man walking with a crane. Beside him is a young boy he assumes his lost son, so he yells, “Ralphie.” But he is no longer the little kid he raised. He thought about writing to Ralph’s mother, Molly (Debrah Farentino), about what he saw, but it wasn’t an easy decision. “When every choice hurts, how do you tell which one’s the right one?” Mike wonders. So, in the end, he didn’t say anything. The scene where Mike saw his son with an older man was filmed in Chinatown in San Francisco. It’s one of the city's first thoroughfares, the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, and the oldest in North America. It’s also one of San Francisco’s top tourist destinations, with lines of shops, boutiques, museums, galleries, and eateries. There are numerous ways to get to Chinatown from San Francisco. You can visit the place on foot, ride the tram, catch a taxi or train. BART Red, Yellow, and Red lines will take you to Chinatown, or you can take LTD 5.