14 Fictional Settings Inspired By Real Places
Where is Arlen, Texas?

Sometimes you love a made-up place so much you wish you could visit it. And sometimes you actually can! If this article has taught us anything, it's that show creators love to set their creations in a version of their hometown. Here are 14 examples of real cities providing the inspiration behind a beloved fictional setting.

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Stephen King

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The Oregon Connection

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