History & Culture

UChicago Trivia: Where did Harry meet Sally?

A printed photo of When Harry Met Sally held up in front of the University of Chicago quad, matching up the photo with the real scene — Where Harry Met Sally at the University of Chicago (Photo by Cinemexplore on Facebook).

UCHICAGO TRIVIA

Today's Question:

In When Harry Met Sally, where did Harry and Sally meet on the University of Chicago campus?

a) At The Joe and Rika Mansueto Library

b) In Woodlawn dining hall

c) On the university quad

d) In the Max Palevsky dormitory

Answer:

C) On the university quad

In When Harry Met Sally, the memorable scene where Harry and Sally meet takes place on the University of Chicago’s quad as they hitch a ride back to New York. You may also notice they drive north on Lake Shore Drive instead of south. Perhaps they were taking the long way around the Great Lakes through Canada—or, more likely, the film makers just preferred the view. The University’s campus has also been featured in films and series like Proof, Chain Reaction, Sense8, and many more, highlighting the university’s charm.