While most couch potatoes fall for a fictional crush, true TV buffs tend to catch fictional townwanderlust. From sleepy, historic settlements home to even older supernatural creatures to cozy small towns colored by quirky characters, the settings of 2000s shows are main characters in their own right. You might be familiar with your favorite fictional town, but how well can you navigate the map of Y2K TV? We bet you can’t get all eight questions right on this quiz with only the town as your hint:
Did you manage to ace all eight? If so, we’re thoroughly impressed (and slightly concerned by your screen time)! Share your results with your resident binge-watching buddy, and if any of those towns stumped you, it’s clearly time to put on an episode or two for research.
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Real-Life Towns Made Famous by 2000s TV
Spots like the Central Perk and Luke’s Diner might only exist on a soundstage, but the real-world towns that inspired them are very much on the map. From actual filming locations to the quaint small towns that sparked the creators’ imaginations, these locales let you step right into your favorite 2000s TV shows.
Washington, Connecticut
If you think the charm of Stars Hollowcould only be found in a fictional world, you probably haven’t visited small-town New England. Series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino took inspiration for the town from Washington, Connecticut, following a fall trip to the area. While you won’t find the idyllic Victorian gazebo featured in the show in Washington, there are plenty of cozy inns, cute shops, and colonial homes that would make Lorelai and Rory feel right at home. All you’re missing is an oversized mug of coffee and a local town meeting.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Fictional Towns: Capeside and Tree Hill
This coastal port city is known as “Hollywood East” for a reason: it brought to life many a teen drama, from 2000s staples like Dawson’s Creekto streaming hits like The Summer I Turned Pretty. Whether you’re looking to browse the inventory at Capeside CD Shop (filmed at the real-life Black Cat Shoppe) or dribble a basketball on the iconic bridge from the opening credits of One Tree Hill, Wilmington, North Carolina, is the dream getaway for teen drama die-hards.
Covington, Georgia
The 2010s were defined by smoldering vampires and love triangles. While Twilightfans flock to Forks, Washington, supernatural teen drama devotees look to The Vampire Diaries’ Mystic Falls, Virginia. But to walk the same streets as Damon, Stefan, and Elena, you’ll need to set your sights on Covington, Georgia—the Southern town that served as the backdrop for all eight seasons of the show. Today, you can grab a bite at the real-life Mystic Grill, snap a selfie below the iconic clock tower, or take a fan tour of the antebellum-style estates used throughout the show.
