Inspired by 2 Days in New York, we compiled a list of our favorite films set in the city that never sleeps. Getting tired of the slow-paced shuffling of the South? Even if you don’t have the time or money to travel to New York City, here are some classic films that take place in the empire state.

Home Alone

Take a trip back to your childhood with the second installment of the Home Alone series. Kevin McCallister, played by Macaulay Culkin, gets lost in the Big Apple and, of course, trouble ensues. The oddball of the McCallister clan takes advantage of being alone and takes New York by storm in the process.

Ghostbusters

“Who you gonna call?” The paranormal comedy follows three of New York’s misfit parapsychologists. Ghostbusters, as the name implies, track down the paranormal activity that infests New York. One of Bill Murray’s most well-known films has reached pop culture status while also developing a cult-like following. If you’re growing tired of movies with mundane action scenes and comedies with the same punchline, then stick to the classics like Ghostbusters.

Saturday Night Fever

Picture John Travolta in a white polyester suit. Want more? Saturday Night Fever takes a raw look into one of New York’s hidden cultures – the disco scene. Travolta plays Tony, an uneducated Brooklyn teen trying to find a balance between the dance floor and his ordinary life. From Manhattan to Brooklyn, all of New York’s bustling boroughs are incorporated into the film.