Lola on Instagram: " Fun Fact: Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) Although Stars Hollow feels like a real New England town, the show was actually filmed on a studio backlot in California. The set was carefully decorated with small details — like twinkle lights, local shops, and seasonal changes — to create the cozy atmosphere viewers came to love. Some of these same streets and buildings were reused in other popular TV shows, which sharp-eyed fans have noticed while watching."