where was the movie christmas story filmed

The movie "A Christmas Story" was filmed in and around the city of Cleveland, Ohio. The main location used for the film was the Tremont neighborhood, located in the city's South Side. Many of the movie's iconic scenes were filmed on the streets and in the homes of Tremont, giving the film its distinct "rust belt" atmosphere. In addition to Tremont, other locations featured in the movie include the West Side Market and the Cleveland Public Square.