Great TV shows have a knack for immortalising their locations. Think what Fargo did for the otherwise unloved Dakotas, or Vince Gilligan turning New Mexico into the heart of the 21st century’s greatest neo-Western with Breaking Bad. While the Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things might have secured its place on the podium of brilliant box-sets, could it also inspire your next US getaway?
Admittedly, a show revolving around a terrifying alternate dimension might not seem a natural candidate for inspiring wanderlust. Yet Stranger Things’ captivating blend of retro Americana and inspired cinematography have helped give the show an irresistible aesthetic, turning heads towards its primary filming location – the southern US state of Georgia and, in particular, its capital of Atlanta.
Should Stranger Things fans end up inadvertently falling for the charms of the Peach State, they wouldn’t be the first. My first visit to Atlanta happened for a similarly specific reason: as it was the easiest US route to redeem a credit card flight upgrade.
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