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U2 North America
Vaillancourt Fountain is one of U2 North America.

1. Vaillancourt Fountain

7.2
Justin Herman Plaza (Market & The Embarcadero), San Francisco, CA
Fountain · Financial District · 6 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: By Armand Vaillancourt (1971). Bono once climbed to the top of this sculpture to write "Rock & Roll stops the traffic" during a free public concert during the making of "Rattle And Hum"

Rogers Arena is one of U2 North America.

2. Rogers Arena

8.7
800 Griffiths Way (at Abbott St), Vancouver, BC
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Vancouver · 198 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: The video for "City Of Blinding Lights" was filmed here - formerly GM Place.

Margarita's Place is one of U2 North America.

3. Margarita's Place

5.7
103 E 7th St (Main Street), Los Angeles, CA
Diner · Fashion District · 7 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: It was on top of this restaurant (formerly the Republic Liquor Store) in Downtown Los Angeles where U2 filmed the now legendary video for "Where The Streets Have No Name" on March 27, 1987

Harmony Motel is one of U2 North America.

4. Harmony Motel

71161 29 Palms Hwy (Via allegra), Twentynine Palms, CA
Motel · 3 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: This motel featured in the promotional photographs Anton Corbijn shot of the band prior to the release of The Joshua Tree

Rose Bowl Stadium is one of U2 North America.

5. Rose Bowl Stadium

8.8
1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA
Stadium · Brookside Park · 164 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 filmed their concert video "U2 360° at the Rose Bowl" in one take here at their October 25, 2009 concert on the second leg of the U2 360° tour

Fremont Street Experience is one of U2 North America.

6. Fremont Street Experience

9.0
425 Fremont St (btwn N Main St & Las Vegas Blvd), Las Vegas, NV
Arts and Entertainment · Downtown Las Vegas · 466 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 filmed the video for "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" on Fremont Street on April 12, 1987. 2 of the 3 casinos seen in the video still exist (Binion's Horseshoe & the Golden Nugget).

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is one of U2 North America.

7. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

9.6
18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO
Amphitheater · 321 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: "U2 Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood Red Sky" was recorded here on June 5, 1983 on the group's War Tour.

Mountain America Stadium is one of U2 North America.

8. Mountain America Stadium

8.6
500 E Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ
College Stadium · Downtown Tempe · 73 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: The colour outdoor concert footage in "Rattle And Hum" is from U2's Tempe, Arizona shows at Sun Devil on December 19 & 20th, 1987.

United Center is one of U2 North America.

9. United Center

9.3
1901 W Madison St (btwn Wood St & S Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Stadium · Near West Side · 467 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: The DVD "Vertigo 2005: Live From Chicago" was filmed over two concerts on the 9th and 10th of May 2005 here.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is one of U2 North America.

10. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

8.7
1100 Rock and Roll Blvd (at Cleveland's North Coast Harbor), Cleveland, OH
Museum · Downtown Cleveland · 212 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2005. The lobby features the neon sign used during the ZooTV tour - along with three Trabants which hung over the stage.

Sun Studio is one of U2 North America.

11. Sun Studio

9.3
706 Union Ave (at Marshall Ave), Memphis, TN
Museum · Midtown · 85 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 recorded "Angel of Harlem", "Love Rescue Me" and "When Love Comes to Town" for the album "Rattle & Hum" at Sun Studio

William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park is one of U2 North America.

12. William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park

8.3
1200 President Clinton Ave (at Byrd St), Little Rock, AR
Library · 33 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Bono & Edge performed at the dedication - in the pouring rain under a shared umbrella.

Caesars Superdome is one of U2 North America.

13. Caesars Superdome

9.0
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA
Football Stadium · Central Business District · 235 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Site of U2's triumphant Super Bowl XXXVI halftime show. "Where the Streets Have No Name" featured two backdrops with the names of victims of the 9/11 attacks floating into the sky behind the band.

Roy Thomson Hall is one of U2 North America.

14. Roy Thomson Hall

8.8
60 Simcoe St (at King St W), Toronto, ON
Concert Hall · Entertainment District · 41 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: "From The Sky Down" - the Davis Guggenheim documentary which chronicles the making of "Achtung Baby" had its world premiere here at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2011.

El Mocambo is one of U2 North America.

15. El Mocambo

7.0
464 Spadina Ave. (at College St.), Toronto, ON
Rock Club · Kensington Market · 16 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 played their first ever concert in Canada at this venue on Dec 9, 1980 during the "Boy" tour - it was an emotional performance the night after John Lennon was shot.

Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park is one of U2 North America.

16. Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park

9.1
Water St (at Dock St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · DUMBO · 13 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 performed a "surprise" concert here under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge on November 22 2004 to promote their "How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb" album

Kmart is one of U2 North America.

17. Kmart

770 Broadway (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Greenwich Village · 51 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 performed "Holy Joe" in the Lingerie Department of this K-Mart store on February 12, 1997 to promote their album "Pop"

Sam Ash Music is one of U2 North America.

18. Sam Ash Music

159 W 48th St. (btwn 6th Ave. & Broadway), New York, NY
Music Store · Theater District · 16 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: On the north side of W 48th Street is Sam Ash Drums & Percussion. The building formerly housed Stuyvesant Music, the New York guitar store where The Edge bought his Gibson Explorer on Aug 16, 1978.

Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark at the Foxwoods Theatre is one of U2 North America.

19. Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark at the Foxwoods Theatre

213 W 42nd St. (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 162 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: NYC theatre currently showing the Bono & Edge scored musical "Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark"

San Remo is one of U2 North America.

20. San Remo

145 Central Park W (74th St), New York, NY
Structure · Upper West Side · 10 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Wave to Bono, he lives in the North tower

Webster Hall is one of U2 North America.

21. Webster Hall

7.8
125 E 11th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Music Venue · Greenwich Village · 315 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: Formerly The Ritz - U2 played their first ever concert in the United States at this venue on Dec 6, 1980 during the "Boy" tour

Lincoln Memorial is one of U2 North America.

22. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 performed "Pride (In The Name Of Love)" and "City Of Blinding Lights" at the inauguration of President Barack Obama on January 18, 2009.

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium is one of U2 North America.

23. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium

2400 E Capitol St NE, Washington, D.C.
Stadium · Southeast Washington · 69 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: At a show on September 20 1987 Bono fell off the rain-slicked stage and dislocated his arm. He wore a sling for 12 shows on the Joshua Tree Tour which is visible at some points during "Rattle and Hum"

Somerville Theatre - IFFBoston is one of U2 North America.

24. Somerville Theatre - IFFBoston

55 Davis Sq, Somerville, MA
Movie Theater · Davis Square · 84 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 performed a "secret show" here to promote "No Line On The Horizon" on March 11, 2009. The audience was made up of 800 people who won tickets from local radio stations.

TD Garden is one of U2 North America.

25. TD Garden

8.8
100 Legends Way (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Hockey Stadium · Downtown Boston · 296 tips and reviews

Lori-Jo S.Lori-Jo S: U2 filmed their DVD "Elevation 2001: Live from Boston" over 3 shows on the 5th, 6th, and 9th of June at this arena, at the time known as the Fleet Center.