What town is Capeside based on?

What town is Capeside based on?

Wilmington A trip to Wilmington allows fans to explore "Capeside," the fictitious town the show was based upon. Retrace the steps of James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson with a walking tour of Dawson's Creek locations on your next trip to Wilmington.

Is Dawson's Creek a real place?

Unfortunately, for Dawson's Creek fans, Capeside isn't actually a real place but rather a fictional town made up for the sake of the show. Capeside may be fictitious but a lot of Dawson's Creek was actually inspired by the real-life experiences of Kevin Williamson, who created the show.

Is return to Capeside real?

Set in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, the series follows wannabe filmmaker Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek), his best friend Joey (Katie Holmes), close friend Pacey (Joshua Jackson), and new girl next door Jen (Michelle Williams).

Where is the house in Dawson's Creek located?

before you hit Pergola Garden (aka The Ruins). We'll admit: the humidity started getting to us, so after 30-40 minutes at Airlie Gardens, we jumped back in the car and decided to head for the Leery house (6424 Head Road, Wilmington, NC 28409).

Why was Dawson's Creek so popular?

'Dawson's Creek' was one of the most successful teen dramas ever, paving the way for so many other shows down the line with their groundbreaking storylines that tackled everything from mental health to coming out while also giving us one of the most famous TV love triangles of all time.

Was Dawson's Creek Cancelled?

Alas, as of now, 'Dawson's Creek' season 7 officially stands canceled. But the silver lining is that the show has finally made its way to Netflix's library additions and will be at your disposal starting Novem.

Is the town of Capeside Ma a real place?

• Fortunately, many of Capeside's most memorable landmarks do actually exist in one form or another—with the slight caveat that they're not actually located in Capeside. Here's everything you need to know about your favorite coastal Massachusetts town. Is Capeside a real place?

Where does Dawson's Creek take place in Capeside?

• Capeside is the site of almost every major moment on Dawson's Creek, from first jobs to first loves to first heartbreaks, and everything in between.

Where did Joey and Pacey live in Capeside?

• Capeside is a small harbour town, where Dawson, Joey and Pacey grew up. It's one of those places where everyone knows each other and, subsequently, gossip quickly abounds. As is often the case in small towns, finding entertainment can be a challenge, hence the importance of Screen Play Video, where Dawson and Pacey work.

Why is there no Icehouse in Capeside?

• Hate to break it to you, but the reason Capeside's most iconic sites aren't actually in Capeside is because Capeside doesn't exist outside the world of the early 2000s' teen drama. That means there's no Icehouse, no Capeside High, and no Joey's Wall.