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You Can Step Into A Real-Life Stars Hollow At This 'Gilmore Girls' Tour Near Toronto

The perfect fall adventure! 🍂

Lead Writer, Travel

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend a day in the life of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore? Well, you can find out for yourself at the Gilmore Girls tour, which will take you right inside the town that inspired Stars Hollow.

The pilot episode of Gilmore Girls was actually filmed in quaint Main Street Unionville, and Destination Markham recently put together a self-guided tour that allows you to explore the area like a real-life Gilmore girl.

The adventure will take you past iconic locations like Luke's Diner, the Town Gazebo, Taylor's Olde Fashioned Soda Shoppe, and other familiar places where Lorelai and Rory spent their days sipping coffee and enjoying life.

Of course, these spots will look much different in real life, but if you're a true fan, you'll be able to recognize similarities.

Grab a coffee and live out your Gilmore dreams at the charming place that inspired the beloved Stars Hollow.

Gilmore Girls Self-Guided Tour

Price: Free

Address: Main Street Unionville, ON

Why You Need To Go: Live like a Gilmore as you explore the place that inspired Stars Hollow.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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