Experience ‘The Hunger Games’ where the movie was filmed

When the filmmakers creating The Hunger Games started looking for settings that could match the unspoiled wilderness and the Capitol’s futuristic glamour needed for the movie, North Carolina was their only choice. The film was shot on locations and soundstages in the central and western part of the state. Hunger Games fanatics can take travel cues from the sites that frame the action, the stars’ favorite off-duty spots and attractions that District 12 denizens would love. From the big-city sites in Charlotte that doubled as the “Capitol” to taking a survival class at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, North Carolina offers the ultimate Hunger Games fan experience.