This location served as the setting for a post-church family meal in the Season 1 finale. Though no longer an active restaurant, the building is intact and easy to find for a photo stop. The architecture and sign placement seen in the show remain familiar to those who remember the Tap Room.
📝 Fan Tip: Pair your visit here with a walk over to Shem Creek—also used in later seasons—for a great photo route.
📍 916 Houston Northcutt Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC
🟣 First seen: Season 1 Episode 9
This former BBQ joint got rebranded for the show as Sticky Stephen’s, a down-home barbecue spot where various characters meet throughout Season 1. It’s a cozy, familiar Southern restaurant setting, and even though Sticky Fingers is no longer operating there, the building structure is still recognizable to fans.
📝 Trivia: The show often plays on real-life Charleston businesses with light name twists—this one’s a perfect example.
This elegant historic inn in Summerville stands in as the lavish home of the Nancy family in Season 2. Its grand exterior and manicured grounds provide the perfect backdrop for the show’s flashback episode, where young Eli Gemstone confronts his past.
Though the location appears only briefly, its distinctive Southern charm and period architecture make it one of the more visually memorable spots used in the series.
📝 Fan Tip: The inn has changed ownership but remains a hidden gem in the area—check if it’s hosting any events or tours for a deeper look inside this cinematic setting.
Kelvin’s quirky youth ministry, “The God Squad,” does workouts and bonding at this real trampoline park. The show plays it up as part spiritual boot camp, part frat house energy. You’ll instantly recognize the massive foam pit and bounce platforms.
📝 Activity Idea: Yes, you can actually go bounce here. Sky Zone is open to the public and perfect for a playful stop on your Gemstones tour.
Located just across the street from the Coliseum, this is where Judy and B.J. host the awkward dinner with B.J.’s family. Though the scene is cringe comedy gold, the hotel’s real-life ambiance is elegant and modern.
📝 Tip: Book a stay or visit the lobby restaurant for a fun, immersive experience. You’ll be standing right where Judy unleashed some of her best unfiltered lines.
The former Sears building at Citadel Mall serves as the main headquarters of the Gemstone empire, rebranded as the Gemstone Prayer Center in the show. It features heavily in Seasons 1 and 2, both inside and out. A large, unmistakable GEMSTONES sign was installed on the exterior for filming and remains up during production breaks—making it a perfect photo op for fans.
Inside the mall, during regular hours, visitors may be able to glimpse the hallway and interior entryway used in the show’s Prayer Center scenes.
📝 Tip: While the sign is visible year-round (when filming isn’t active), access to the inside varies. Try visiting during mall business hours to explore a bit more.
Serving as the Gemstone Salvation Center, this massive venue becomes a central filming location throughout the series. You’ll recognize both the grand exterior and the soaring interior atrium from various sermons, performances, and confrontations.
It continues to appear across Seasons 2 and 3, making it one of the series’ most prominent landmarks.
📝 Visitor Tip: The Coliseum often hosts concerts and events. If you’re lucky, you might catch an open house or public tour to get inside and walk where the Gemstones preached.
This otherwise low-key shopping center parking lot became the backdrop for one of Season 1’s tensest scenes—Jesse’s meet-up with the masked blackmailers in the maroon van. Later in the same episode, the lot reappears when Jesse, Judy, and Kelvin arrive to deliver the $1 million ransom.
It’s not dressed up much for the show, so it looks nearly identical in real life—making it an easy and cool stop for die-hard fans.
📝 Fun Fact: The scene where the family panics during the money drop perfectly captures the show’s blend of absurd comedy and genuine tension.
Eli Gemstone’s stately mansion is none other than the historic Fenwick Hall on Johns Island. Though not open to the public (it’s privately owned), the property gate and drive are visible from Maybank Highway. The mansion’s elegant facade and moss-draped trees were used as establishing shots for Eli’s residence throughout the series.
📝 Respectful Visitor Tip: Please don’t attempt to enter the grounds. You can still appreciate the view and get a sense of the Gemstones’ opulent Southern world from the entrance.
After their chaotic mission trip abroad, the Gemstone family makes a grand return in their private jets—The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit. These scenes were filmed at Atlantic Aviation CHS, a private flight terminal located at Charleston International Airport. The hangars appear briefly, but memorably, as the family disembarks in full televangelist flair.
📝 Tip: While the hangar is on private property, you can get a glimpse of it from South Aviation Avenue. Drive slowly—you’ll recognize the backdrop instantly.
One of the most iconic openings in the series, the baptism scene in Episode 1 was filmed at Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Park inside Wannamaker County Park. Picture Jesse Gemstone in full splashy glory, baptizing believers by the dozen in this colorful, high-energy sequence. It sets the tone for the entire show—part spectacle, part satire, all Gemstone.
Visitors can still access the water park during its open season. Note that entry to the county park is just $2 per person (or free with a CCPRC Gold Pass), but the water park itself has separate admission—usually around $24 per person, or $15 after 3:00 p.m. on weekdays.
📝 Tip: This location is best visited during summer months. If you’re just sightseeing, you can still enter the park and check out the general area without paying for the water attractions.
