Seven Geographically Inaccurate Travel and Adventure Movies (VIDEO)

We've taken a look at historical spots from the movies, but what about when filmmakers get it completely wrong? In travel, adventure or escapade films, directors are often compelled to capture the most scenic or photogenic spots in a particular city – even if it comes at the cost of logic or even accuracy.

Whether they totally misrepresent, invent, or goof up the locations where scenes, some favorite movies can make people familiar with a particular destination laugh at the misinformation that's portrayed on screen.

Here are some examples of gaping errors from films, in terms of geography or location-specific details.

Of course, there are countless other errors out there. Share your favorite geography goofs in the comments below.

1. 'Bird on a Wire'
This 1990 chase film stars Goldie Hawn and Mel Gibson on the run in the Detroit-Wisconsin area, and features more than a few geographical and destination-specific mistakes. According to IMDB, "Rick and Marianne take a ferry boat clearly labeled 'DETROIT-RACINE FERRY.' Detroit is on the east side of Michigan. Racine, Wisconsin is across Lake Michigan on the west side of Michigan. Such a ferry would have to take a 2-3 day voyage around the entirety of Michigan.