While most TV-watchers fall in love with fictional worlds, true TV fans tend to be captivated by journeys through fictional towns. From sleepy historical settlements inhabited by even more ancient supernatural beings to cozy small towns populated by eccentric characters, the settings of 2000s TV series are the main characters themselves. You may be familiar with your favorite fictional town, but how well do you navigate the map of 2000s television? We're sure you won't be able to answer all eight questions correctly in this quiz using only the town's name as a clue:
Stars Hollow
- ‘Dawson's Creek’
- ‘One Tree Hill’
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- ‘Parks and Recreation’
- ‘The Office’
‘'Community
- ’'30 Rock
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- ‘One Tree Hill’
- ‘The OC’
- ‘Varsity Blues’
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- ‘Party of Five’
- ‘Dawson's Creek’
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Sunnydale
‘'Charmed'’
- ‘'Buffy Vampire Slayer'’
- ‘'Supernatural
Neptune
- Veronica Mars
- ‘Laguna Beach’
- ‘The OC’
- ‘'Popular' ;#039;
Mystic Falls
- ‘The Vampire Diaries’
- ‘True Blood’
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- ‘
Point Place
- ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
- ‘Freaks and Geeks’
- ‘'Undeclared'’
- ‘That '70s Show'’
‘'Community
- ‘One Tree Hill’
- ‘The OC’
- ‘Varsity Blues’
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- ‘Party of Five’
- ‘Dawson's Creek’
- ‘
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Sunnydale
‘'Charmed'’
- ‘'Buffy Vampire Slayer'’
- ‘'Supernatural
Neptune
- Veronica Mars
- ‘Laguna Beach’
- ‘The OC’
- ‘'Popular' ;#039;
Mystic Falls
- ‘The Vampire Diaries’
- ‘True Blood’
- ‘
- ‘
Point Place
- ‘Malcolm in the Middle’
- ‘Freaks and Geeks’
- ‘'Undeclared'’
- ‘That '70s Show'’
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Did you manage to answer all eight questions with flying colors? If so, we're very impressed (and a little concerned about how much time you spend staring at a screen)! Share your results with your binge-watching friend, and if any of these cities stump you, it's definitely time to tune in to an episode or two for further exploration.
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Real cities made famous by television in the 2000s.
Places like Central Perk and Luke's Diner may exist only on soundstages, but the real cities that inspired them are widely known. From actual filming locations to picturesque small towns that sparked the creators' imaginations, these locations allow you to immerse yourself in the world of your favorite 2000s TV shows.
Washington, Connecticut
Fictional city: Stars Hollow
If you think the charm of Stars Hollow is only found in fiction, you've probably never visited this small New England town. Series creator Amy Sherman-Palladino was inspired by Washington, Connecticut, after a fall trip to the region. While you won't find the idyllic Victorian gazebo depicted in the show, Washington is home to plenty of cozy inns, charming shops, and colonial-style homes that would make Lorelai and Rory feel right at home. All that's missing is a big mug of coffee and a neighborhood gathering.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Fictional cities: Capeside and Tree Hill
This coastal port city is called the "Hollywood of the East" for good reason: it has been the setting for countless teen dramas, from popular 2000s series like «"Dawson's Creek". From popular TV series such as «"The Summer I Became Beautiful", to movies you can watch online. Whether you're looking for a place to browse the Capeside CD store catalog (filmed at the real Black Cat Shoppe), or play basketball on the iconic bridge from the series' opening credits «One Tree Hill» , Wilmington, North Carolina, is the perfect getaway for die-hard teen drama fans.
Covington, Georgia
Fictional city: Mystic Falls
The 2010s were a decade marked by flaming vampires and love triangles. While fans «Twilight» flock to Forks, Washington, while fans of supernatural teen dramas head to Mystic Falls, Virginia, from the series "The Vampire Diaries" »"But to walk the same streets as Damon, Stefan, and Elena, you'll need to head to 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, take a selfie under the iconic clock tower, or take a fan tour of the antebellum-style estates used in the series.