November 21, 2024 16:18 PM

Top Five Gilmore Girls Filming Locations; Where To See Stars Hollow, Chilton High School

Autumn is definitely in the air in the United States, and Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. Gilmore Girls, a beloved 90s TV show, is also expected to come back soon with a revival airing on Netflix. With most of the series' backdrop set in New England during autumn, it's the perfect time to go on a Gilmore Girls road trip and see where they filmed before going on a Thanksgiving Netflix binge.

1. Stars Hollow, Connecticut- Actually filmed in Los Angeles, at the Warner Brothers Studio Lot in Burbank, the set is complete with gazebo, Luke's Diner Doose's, Miss Patty's and other town square locations, according to Travel Pulse. The set is located at Warner Bros., Midwest Street and is accessible to fans by taking the Warner Bros. Studio Tour.

2. Chilton High School- In Gilmore Girls, Rory attends Chilton High School. In real life, the shooting location is actually Greystone Mansion on 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. For the revival, shooting has also returned here, leading many fans to believe that Rory may now be a teacher here. The parks surrounding the Greystone Mansion are open for all, especially Gilmore Girls fans eager to snatch a peek of the revival being filmed.

3. The Ebell Club- Most of the revival's filming takes place in this place in Los Angeles. This places is famous as the Rory's high school's cafeteria and is the place where she "came out". This place was also where Richard and Emily renewed their vows, and the venue for Rory's first dance.

4. Guilford, Connecticut- InStyle offers a travel package with Priceline, giving fans a chance to enjoy a Gilmore Girls roadtrip complete with itinerary and special discounts. In this town, fans can go to The Villa Chocolatier and indulge like the Gilmore Girls, who love chocolate. Other folksy places Rory and Lorelai would most likely visit include Lulu's Chichi Boutique and Hole in the Wall. Breakwater Books, with their collection of Rory's favorite authors such as Tolstoy, Faulkner and Twain.

5. New Milford, Connecticut- Another travel package offered by InStyle and Priceline, this location allows fans to visit Theo's Downtown Diner for a hearty breakfast and a diner vibe strikingly similar to Luke's Diner, a favorite of the mother-daughter pair from the series. In addition, the town gazebo in the park bears a resemblance to Stars Hollow's town hall, and other attractions such as the Bank Street Theater is a great place to be. To end the day, visit the Oriental House and chow down on Chinese food, like the Gilmore Girls do so often.

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