Behind Lumon Industries’ pristine white walls lie real addresses you can visit right now. Season 2 of Severance (Apple TV+) transformed parts of the American Northeast and Newfoundland into an obsessively cinematic playground — and the economic impact is real: $24 million spent in New Jersey over three years of filming, according to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. From the modernist atrium of Bell Works to the Newfoundland coastal village transformed into the ghost town of Salt’s Neck, here is the complete guide to the Severance pilgrimage — with everything you need to know to plan your trip.
1. Bell Works — Holmdel, New Jersey: The Real Lumon Industries Headquarters
Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Road — The Building That « Dictated Everything »
Designed by legendary architect Eero Saarinen and opened in 1962, the Bell Labs Holmdel Complex — now Bell Works — was once the flagship of Bell System, where some 6,000 researchers (including several Nobel Prize winners) invented, among other things, the laser and laid the foundations of Big Bang theory. Since 2015, the 185,000 m² edifice has been converted into a mixed-use public space, with shops, restaurants, a library, and a rooftop terrace.
It was Quebec-born cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné who discovered Bell Works online and sent it to Ben Stiller: « The next day, we were there, » she told Noovo Moi. Stiller declared the place « dictated so many things » for the series. The result: Season 2 alone spent more than $24 million in New Jersey over three years of filming.
Highlights
- Ground floor open free to the public — shops, restaurants, library space
- The 12,000 m² central atrium: the exact bright corridor seen in the series
- Wednesday farmers market (11am–4pm) with local artisans and producers
- Iconic three-legged water tower — urban legend: the legs represent a transistor
2. Nyack and the Village Gate Townhouses — Baird Creek Manor
Nyack, NY — Mark Scout’s House, 43 km from Manhattan
The scenes filmed at Baird Creek Manor — the house where Mark Scout and Harmony Cobel live — were shot at the Village Gate Townhouses in Nyack, built between 1986 and 1993 on a hillside with views over the Hudson River. In the series, this neighborhood is portrayed as semi-deserted and melancholic; in reality, it’s a charming area with spectacular river views. Nyack Mayor Don Hammond told Time Out New York: « We have an amazing downtown and it’s great to be able to show it. »
Nyack is also the birthplace of Edward Hopper — a fitting nod for a series whose visual aesthetic directly echoes the painter of American solitude. Several other series locations are in town: the Gulf Gas Station (Route 9W and Christian Herald Road, where Petey dies), and Two Villains Brewing for a post-shoot craft beer.
Highlights
- Village Gate Way: the exact townhouses seen in the series (exterior visit)
- Downtown Nyack: galleries, independent cafés and Hudson River views
- Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center: the painter’s birthplace
- 30–45 min from NYC by car (Mario Cuomo Bridge)
3. Phoenicia Diner (Catskills) — Pip’s Bar & Grille, Mark’s Mythic Diner
Phoenicia Diner, 5681 NY-28, Catskills — Michelin-Referenced Long Before Severance
In the first episode of Season 1, this is where « outie » Mark Scout meets Petey, the reintegrated former Lumon employee. In Season 2, he meets his sister Devon there. Pip’s Bar & Grille is actually the very popular Phoenicia Diner, referenced in the Michelin Guide for Catskills restaurants. The establishment serves breakfast all day until 6pm and sources exclusively from local Hudson Valley farms — an institution that existed long before Hollywood came knocking.
A notable anecdote: Phoenicia Diner catered the Season 2 finale party alongside another filming location restaurant, Eng’s Chinese in Kingston, according to The Mountain Eagle. An establishment that hasn’t lost its soul despite the fame.
Highlights
- Locavore cuisine from Catskills farms — vegan and gluten-free options
- Outdoor terrace and live concerts in summer
- Ideally situated for the Empire State Railway Museum, Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock
- Must-order: the Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Hashbrowns
4. Minnewaska State Park Preserve — Woe’s Hollow and Awosting Falls
Awosting Falls — « The Largest Waterfall on the Planet » (According to Milchick)
Episode 4 of Season 2, centered on the « Outdoor Retreat and Team Building Overnight » (ORTBO) organized by Milchick, was filmed entirely at Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County. The waterfall used — Awosting Falls — is actually only 18 to 20 meters high, as Dexerto reveals. But for the Innies who have never seen a waterfall, they represent « the truth. »
The third largest state park in New York with its 24,000 acres, Minnewaska spans the Shawangunk Mountains and features two high-altitude glacial lakes, panoramic trails along white quartz cliffs, and breathtaking autumn foliage. According to Chronogram, the film crew installed walkways above the vegetation to access the most remote spots without disturbing ecosystems.
Highlights
- Awosting Falls (2.5 km walk from parking) — the series’ « Woe’s Hollow »
- Lake Minnewaska and Lake Awosting: two high-altitude glacial lakes for swimming
- White quartz cliffs: climbing and panoramic views
- Close to New Paltz (15 min) and Kingston (30 min)
5. Mohonk Preserve Testimonial Gateway — The Portal to Damona
Route 299, New Paltz, NY — « The Damona Birthing Retreat » (S2E5)
The Mohonk Preserve Testimonial Gateway, built in 1908 and once the formal entrance to Mohonk Mountain House, serves as the entrance to the mysterious Damona Birthing Retreat in Season 2 Episode 5. The structure, described in the Ministry of Pop Culture blog as « a small piece of castle at the start of a hiking trail, » is a stone arch just large enough for a car to pass through, topped by a two-story watchtower.
Mohonk Mountain House, owned by the Smiley family since 1869, is far more than a simple hotel: it’s a Victorian castle perched above a crystal-clear glacial lake, surrounded by 16,000 hectares of protected forest and designated a National Historic Landmark, according to Ulster County Tourism.
Highlights
- The stone Gateway (1908): the most photographed spot on the local Severance itinerary
- The Labyrinth and Skytop Road Loop: challenging hike with caves, climbing and epic views
- New Paltz (5 min drive): vibrant food scene and old Huguenot houses
- Mohonk Mountain House (all-inclusive stay, $500–900/night) for those with a comfortable budget
6. Kingston, New York — Irv, Zufu and the Bridge of Kier
Kingston, Ulster County — Founded in 1652, First Capital of New York State
Kingston is one of the most featured cities throughout Season 2. The Rondout railway viaduct, Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge, Cornell Park and the Waterfront at the Strand (Irving’s apartment) were all used. The Great Door where Dylan goes for his job interview is actually the Red Owl Collective in the Midtown Arts District, reports Time Out New York.
Worth noting: Eng’s Chinese Restaurant — a Kingston institution for nearly 100 years — doubles as Zufu, the Chinese-American restaurant where Mark takes refuge during his reintegration (S2 « Attila »). And the Wurts Street Bridge, which appeared dilapidated in Season 1, reopened in 2024 after a complete renovation with colorful LED lighting, according to Hudson Valley One.
Highlights
- Rondout waterfront: shops, museums and riverside restaurants
- Red Owl Collective (Midtown Arts District): Dylan’s « Great Door »
- Eng’s Chinese Restaurant: dine in the real « Zufu » from the series
- 17th-century stone historic district: the « Stockade District »
7. Beacon, New York — Kier, PE Town Center and the Dia:Beacon Museum
Beacon, Dutchess County — « The Most Beautiful Small Town in America », 90 km from NYC
The Kier, PE town center — the fictional city of Lumon workers — was filmed on the streets of Beacon. In the season finale, Cobel drives through town, and you can recognize Main Street and East Main Street with their famous « dummy light » (historic traffic signal), according to Atlas of Wonders. The Beacon Records Building (427 Main Street) plays the Hall of Records in the series.
But Beacon is much more than a backdrop. It’s a destination in its own right for art and architecture lovers. Its jewel: Dia:Beacon, a contemporary art museum nestled in a former Nabisco printing factory, where natural light floods rooms dedicated to Donald Judd, Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois and Andy Warhol. With the Metro-North Express from Grand Central (~$20 round trip), it’s the most accessible getaway on this itinerary.
Highlights
- Dia:Beacon: one of the world’s largest contemporary art museums ($20/adult)
- Main Street: independent shops, galleries and « fake Lumon signs » installed for filming
- Second Saturday Beacon Arts: cultural celebration the 2nd Saturday of each month
- Mount Beacon hike: panoramic views over the Hudson River
8. Bonavista Peninsula, Newfoundland — Salt’s Neck, Cobel’s Ghost Town
Bonavista and Trinity Bay North — 3h30 drive from St. John’s (YYT)
Episode 8 of Season 2 reveals Salt’s Neck — an industrial ghost town abandoned by Lumon Industries. It was filmed on the Bonavista Peninsula and at Trinity Bay North, in Newfoundland and Labrador. The production team transformed an old fish factory into a former Lumon plant for the story, according to Travel Noire. Patricia Arquette described her Newfoundland experience as « magical »: « You can still hear the Irish accent of settlers who arrived centuries ago. It’s so far and isolated you feel like you’ve stepped into another era. »
In reality, Bonavista is a living coastal town of about 3,000 inhabitants, far from the fictional desolation of the series. It offers three puffin-watching sites accessible from land, massive icebergs drifting offshore in spring (Iceberg Alley), and the Bonavista Biennale, a unique contemporary art exhibition installed directly within rural communities, according to Newfoundland Tourism.
Highlights
- Salt’s Neck filming locations at Bonavista and Keels (microscopic coastal village)
- Iceberg Alley: massive icebergs drifting offshore (May–July)
- Atlantic puffin colonies (3 land-accessible viewing sites)
- Bonavista Biennale: in-situ contemporary art in rural communities
The Severance Itinerary in 7 Days
From New York to New Jersey, up the Hudson Valley to Newfoundland
| Day | Destination | Distance from NYC |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Bell Works, Holmdel (NJ) + back to NYC | 1h |
| Day 2 | Nyack (Village Gate) + Beacon | 43–90 km |
| Day 3 | Kingston + Mohonk Gateway (New Paltz) | 2h |
| Day 4 | Phoenicia Diner + Minnewaska State Park | 2h30 |
| Day 5 | Usonia (Pleasantville) + Utica Union Station (optional) | 50 km–4h |
| Days 6–7 | Flight NYC → St. John’s → Bonavista, Newfoundland | ~2h flight + 3h30 drive |
Frequently Asked Questions About Severance Filming Locations
Can you actually enter Bell Works (the Lumon Industries headquarters)?
Yes, the ground floor of Bell Works is open free to the public, 7 days a week. The central atrium, shops, restaurants, library, and rooftop terrace are all accessible. The upper and lower floors, occupied by private offices, remain off-limits. Entry is entirely free — budget $15–30 for a meal at one of the atrium restaurants.
Do you need a car for this Severance road trip?
Yes, for the vast majority of destinations. Only Beacon is accessible by train from Grand Central Terminal (Metro-North, ~$20 round trip, ~1h30 journey). Bell Works, Nyack, Kingston, Minnewaska and Bonavista all require a car. In Newfoundland, there is no public transportation on the Bonavista Peninsula — car rental is essential from St. John’s Airport (YYT).
Can you see icebergs on a trip to Bonavista, Newfoundland?
Yes! Newfoundland’s coast is part of « Iceberg Alley » — a seasonal corridor where massive icebergs drift from Greenland. The ideal period is May through July. In Bonavista, you can also watch Atlantic puffins from three land-accessible viewing sites, according to Happiest Outdoors.
Is the Phoenicia Diner open year-round?
Yes, the Phoenicia Diner is open year-round, Monday through Sunday except Wednesday. It serves breakfast and lunch until 6pm. Referenced in the Michelin Guide for Catskills restaurants, it’s advisable to arrive early on weekends to avoid waiting.
Where were the Lumon corridor scenes (the interior offices) filmed?
Lumon’s labyrinthine white corridors were built from scratch at York Studios, located at 1410 Story Avenue in the South Bronx (NYC). Production designer Jeremy Hindle designed approximately 140 feet of rearrangeable corridor, with special effects to create the infinite structure, according to The Cinema Holic. The studios are not open to the public, but the surrounding Mott Haven neighborhood is worth a visit for its street art.
What is the economic impact of Severance on local communities?
The impact is significant. For Season 1, the series had spent $5.1 million in New Jersey. Season 2 far exceeded this with more than $24 million over three years in New Jersey alone, according to the NJEDA. For Episode 9 in Utica, the crew reportedly spent at least $2 million, including artificial snow to maintain the wintry atmosphere.
Has Severance Season 3 been confirmed? Will there be new filming locations?
Yes, Severance has been renewed for a third season. In February 2026, Apple TV+ acquired the series’ intellectual property from Fifth Season, with Apple Studios as the in-house production company. Filming locations for Season 3 had not yet been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
What is the best time to do the Severance road trip in the Hudson Valley?
The best periods are May–June (before summer crowds, puffins in Newfoundland, icebergs, waterfalls at peak flow) and September–October (spectacular foliage in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, perfect weather). Avoid July–August weekends, especially at Minnewaska and Phoenicia, which can get very crowded. Winter offers a perfectly Severance-like atmosphere — but check road conditions for Newfoundland.
Sources
- Time Out New York — 10 Severance Season 2 filming locations to visit
- Atlas of Wonders — Complete guide to Severance filming locations
- Ulster County Tourism — Severance filming locations in Ulster County
- Radio-Canada — Bonavista Peninsula featured in Severance
- Wikipedia — Severance (TV series)
- Geek Girl Authority — Phoenicia Diner: Pip’s Bar & Grille
- Hudson Valley One — Local guide to filming locations
- Travel Noire — Episode 8 filming locations, Newfoundland
- Newfoundland Tourism — Bonavista, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Chronogram — How Minnewaska’s Severance sherpa helped the show get its shots
- 4Filming.com — Where was Severance Season 2 filmed?
- Entrepreneur — Is the Severance office real?
- Noovo Moi — Interview with cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné
- Happiest Outdoors — Things to do in Bonavista, Newfoundland
- NY State Parks — Minnewaska State Park Preserve (official site)
Research conducted February 20, 2026
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