Recommended for you: Vacations to match your Netflix queue

Stop fondling that remote, and start living out your favorite shows in real life. We uncovered 7 vacation spots to match your coveted Netflix queue. You can thank us once your trip is booked.

Because you watched Gilmore Girls

Washington, Connecticut – We were all heart-broken when we found out Stars Hollow was just a set on a Hollywood lot, but the essence of it comes from a very real place. Show creator Amy Sherman-Palladino will be the first to admit that Stars Hollow is a direct rip-off of Washington: atiny town draped in fall foliage (we assume all year long) with wooden covered bridges, gazebos, fast-talking townsfolk, and little town meetings. Oy with the poodles, already!

Because you watched Orange is the New Black

Astoria, Queens, New York – Bring your windbreaker for a Red-inspired power-walk through Astoria Park (sans stuck-up mob wives). It’s not Manhattan, but who cares? It’s a 10-minute drive from LaGuardia Airport; it’s got the best NYC skyline views of all the boroughs, charmingly overgrown trees, and about 100 amazing Greekrestaurants and markets to pick from.

Photo courtesy of Gabe Shore via Flickr

Because you watched The League

Old Town, Chicago, Illinois – The real-life versions of Kevin, Ruxin, Andre and Taco probably won’t be at Gibsons (it’s more of a steakhouse than a bar). For a more Shiva-worthy sports bar, head to one of the many taps lining Wells Street in Old town. This neighborhood’s sports-crazed yuppies love a place that feels a little bit nicer, but still offers Bud Lights by the bucket.

Because you watched Grace and Frankie

La Jolla Cove, San Diego, California – Just like Grace and Frankie, this little patch of SoCal coast has a tidy, put-together exterior and a tumultuously complex and beautiful interior. We’re talkin’ about beach caves—lots of ‘em! Wander into one of those (totally safe) sandy caverns with the fearless hope of Frankie tripping on peyote tea. Maybe you’ll bond with an unlikely friend (Jane Fonda) by the light of a beach campfire.

Photo courtesy of SD Dirk via Flickr

Because you watched Portlandia

Boise, Portland, Oregon – It’s the coolest neighborhood for waiting in giant brunch lines. Boise is home to the feminist community center that spawned the unforgettable Women and Women First Bookstore. And of course, you gotta head downtown to see the “Keep Portland weird” sign.

Because you watched House of Cards

Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. – You could just play the stately, mysterious opening theme on repeat in your ear buds while you sulk around The National Mall at sunrise and sunset, but we’re trying to forget how dark this show is for a second. Head to the uppity neighborhood of Dupont Circle, and walk down the fanciest brownstone-lined street you can find. Follow the smell of cigarette smoke and treachery until you find the Underwoods. Yep, still pretty bleak.

Photo courtesy of Phil Roeder via Flickr

Because you watched Wet Hot American Summer

Waterville, Maine – You’ll have a hard time reliving the bender montage in the real version of this town, but you should still try! See if the Thomas College crowd wants to hang out and eat ribs, or pitch your tent at Green Valley Campground to do some stargazing and hope to God NASA’s Skylab doesn’t come tumbling down to earth to kill us all!

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Kelsie Ozamiz

Kelsie is a Chicago-based travel and entertainment writer. Sprouting from Columbus, Ohio, she spent two years in New York City sharpening her wit with improv comedy and mastering the blank subway stare. She keeps her figure with a steady diet of travel and tacos.