Fictional places you can visit in real life in the US

[jw5]

Fictional places you can visit in real life in the US​

Whether movies are actually shot in these places or they just serve as inspiration for the design of the set, these following places in the US are the real-life versions of the fictional settings in your favorite movies and TV shows. While you're planning your next road trip, don't forget to check out the fictional places you can visit in real life along the way.

 

[jw5]

Kaua'i, HI​

The fictional planet of Pandora in 'Avatar' was shot on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i.

 

[jw5]

Bloomington, IN​

Pawnee, IN, is the setting for the hit show 'Parks and Recreation.' They even sell merchandise from the show featuring Pawnee's slogan: "First in Friendship, Fourth in Obesity."

 

[jw5]

Canton, OH​

The sitcom 'Third Rock From The Sun' took place in a fictional town called Rutherford, OH, which was filmed in Canton.

 

[jw5]

Cape Cod, MA​

The town where 'Dawson's Creek' takes place, Capeside, is located somewhere on the cape in Massachusetts. Much of the filming also took place in Wilmington, NC.

 

[jw5]

Cranston, RI​

Creator of 'Family Guy,' Seth MacFarlane, likened the fictional town of Quahog to Cranston, RI.

 

[jw5]

Varnville, SC​

Greenbow, AL, was the setting for 'Forrest Gump,' but much of the movie was shot in Varnville.

 

[jw5]

Martha's Vineyard, MA​

The setting for 'Jaws,' Amity Island was based on the popular vacation destination in Massachusetts. Shallow shores made it easier to film the mechanical sharks used in the movie.

 

[jw5]

Ventura, CA​

The fictional setting of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Sunnydale is modeled on the Greater Los Angeles city of Ventura.

 

[jw5]

Oahu, HI​

The Island in 'Lost' is the gorgeous island of Oahu.

 

[jw5]

Boulder, CO​

Raccoon City is the backdrop to 'Resident Evil,' and is based on the city of Boulder.

 

[jw5]

North Bend, WA​

The cult thriller, 'Twin Peaks,' was shot in rural Washington.

 

[jw5]

Long Island, NY​

In 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the town of West Egg is located on Long Island.

 

[jw5]

Kaua'i, HI​

Steven Spielberg chose the island as the backdrop to 'Jurassic Park.' Scenes were shot on all islands.

 

[jw5]

Pacific Palisades, CA​

The setting of 'Saved by the Bell,' Bayside City was located in the affluent California neighborhood.

 

[jw5]

Petaluma, CA​

All three 'Back to the Future' movies were set in Hill Valley, a fictional city in California. Petaluma was considered as the filming location until sets were built in Universal Studios.

 

[jw5]

Fairplay, CO​

'South Park' is based on this town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

 

[jw5]

New York City, NY​

The setting of 'Superman,' Metropolis is referred to as "The Big Apricot" and is modeled on both NYC and Toronto, Canada.

 

[jw5]

Los Angeles, CA​

The iconic comic 'Sin City' is set in a US city, with many clues pointing to LA.

 

[jw5]

Northbrook, IL​

Fictional Chicago suburb, Shermer, was the setting for 'Sixteen Candles.' Writer and director John Hughes grew up in Northbrook and based the setting on his hometown.