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Lists that explore the creative, visually stunning, most unforgettable worlds in film, TV, literature, comics, video games, and other media.

Fictional Places

Some of the locations in our favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/scary-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">scary movies</a>, creepy <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-tv-shows-of-recent-memory?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">TV shows</a>, and mysterious works of fiction have become so iconic that they might as well be characters themselves. Can you hear the words &quot;Haddonfield, Illinois&quot; and not think of leafy, quiet streets being stalked by a masked Michael Myers? Would you buy a house in the fictional city of Cuesta Verde, California (we hear they move the tombstones but not the bodies)? Would you care for a swim off Amity Island or a moonlight walk through the Forbidden Forest? Didn't think so.Lucky for us, these frightening fictional places from our nightmares don't really exist. Even though it's a thrill to visit them in a movie, book, or video game, we're kind of relieved that we won't ever end up in one of these spooky spots. From the darkest depths of Mordor, to the icy expanse beyond The Wall (where even Jon Snow can't keep you safe), these terrifying places in fiction are locations no one should ever have to go.So what scary and creepy fictional place frightens you the most? Vote up the scariest locales in fiction listed below, or add a fictional place from literature, television, film, or <a href="http://www.ranker.com/lists/video-games?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">video games</a> that always keeps you up a night.

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This is a list of the most awesome, spectacular, and entertaining fantasy worlds created. These fantasy worlds are not always just from books, but also from movies and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-fantasys-list/reference" target="_blank">fantasy games</a>, too. This is a ranking of the greatest, most imaginative worlds ever dreamed up. Vote for your favorite mythical worlds, and add fantasy world names that you notice are missing. And certainly, feel free to re-rank this list in any order you want.Some of the most iconic fantasy worlds ever created are those from books (and many have some pretty fun names as well). We all owe a debt of gratitude to the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-fantasy-authors" target="_blank">best fantasy authors</a> for dreaming up these exotic lands. Some fantasy lands, like Middle Earth, Dune, and Narnia, made incredibly successful jumps from fantasy fiction to film. They are absolutely worthy of inclusion among <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fantasy-movies/midnightq2" target="_blank">the greatest fantasy movies of all time</a>. Others, like Terra Nova (from FOX's ill-fated TV show of the same name), intrigued, but failed to prove popular enough to stay on the air. Terra Nova, sadly, joins this list of great <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-fantasy-movies/midnightq2" target="_blank">TV shows canceled before their time</a>.What fantasy world do you think is the greatest ever? That's certainly subjective. Fans of Star Wars and Star Trek could probably argue back and forth about this for decades. Oh, wait, they have! Anyway, just vote. It's time to decide, once and for all, which fantasy world is the best ever created.

TV Trivia

Oh, small towns: where everybody knows everybody, secrets eventually come out, and you always run into someone you know on your way to the grocery store. There’s no wonder so many TV shows are set in small towns – the setting brings characters closer and allows for charming exterior shots. Plus, the best TV towns have the unique appeal of giving viewers the urge to leave the big city behind and retire to a quieter life. Maybe somewhere sunny, where attending town events is mandatory and locking your doors doesn’t always have to be on your to-do list.However, not all small towns on television are safe and idyllic. Some are populated with supernatural creatures, while others lose tourism points due to their unusually high crime rate. And yet, viewers can’t help but imagine how it would be to live in a place where vampires throw the most epic parties and witches can totally bring you back to life if you lose your head along the way. These are the best small towns in television history. Which one is your favorite?

The Digital World Of Digimon

There are plenty of reasons to love anime,&nbsp;especially because&nbsp;there are&nbsp;an incredibly diverse range of fantastic universes in which shows can be set. Some of the coolest worlds in anime are so awesome they aren't just entertainment;&nbsp;they're some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-anime-universe-to-live-in/ashley-reign">best anime universes</a>&nbsp;to live in.With so many great choices, it's hard to decide which anime you'd want to live in. There's the ninja world of Naruto, where you can mold chakra to help you fly or shoot flames out of your mouth, and the world of Pok&eacute;mon, where you can train amazing beasts to do that for you. Not into powers? Try the world of Aria, a futuristic&nbsp;version of Mars that looks like Venice. Tokyo Ghoul is a good choice if you don't mind&nbsp;danger and want to see what it's like to interact with non-human sentient beings.&nbsp;Whatever your preference, there's definitely a show that depicts your version of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-anime-series-all-time">best anime</a> to move to for real.

Sometimes, Hollywood does a bad job presenting&nbsp;realistic portrayals of working-class existence; for example, a&nbsp;slew of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/poor-tv-characters-living-too-well/alexandra-plesa" target="_blank">TV characters</a> have&nbsp;expensive apartments and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tv-characters-with-expensive-wardrobes/veronica-walsingham" target="_blank">wardrobes</a>&nbsp;they really can't afford. These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-characters-too-poor-for-their-lifestyles/nathan-gibson" target="_blank">characters</a> are hardly wealthy, and they're not supported by rich parents. In most cases, they work lower-wage jobs, if they even work at all. Yet, somehow, they can afford palatial digs in the most expensive American cities.Sure, TV shows and movies are a welcome form of escapism.&nbsp;Perhaps&nbsp;viewers aren't meant to scrutinize the details quite so closely. Who, after all, would want to watch&nbsp;casts of beautiful actors cavort in flea-infested dumps? However,&nbsp;when the most expensive fictional apartments are occupied by people who&nbsp;can't afford them, it may be hard to focus on the series in question.

Sci-Fi

When it comes to fictional worlds and universes, Star Wars has pretty much everybody beat. The vast galaxy far, far away is full of planets and moons with cool names, rich histories, and famous residents. From the Outer Rim to the bustling Capital, each of the Star Wars planets is unique and home to a variety of interesting characters. This list of all Star Wars planets gives you the opportunity you didn't know you were waiting for: the chance to rank your favorite planets from the Star Wars films. You're welcome!Maybe you dream of visiting the Lake Country on Naboo. Or, perhaps you're more of a cold weather fan and would love a vacation on Hoth (you're weird). Tatooine might be cool to visit, but <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi5jjXTPtyY">you've been warned about the sand</a>. For the furry creature fans, you know you need to head to Endor's Forest Moon like, yesterday, but everyone knows not to go to Bespin unless you're itching for a carbonite nap.So, which are your favorite fictional planets from the Star Wars universe? Which worlds dreamed up by George Lucas do you wish were real? Carefully weigh your options below, voting and reranking your galactic travel itinerary as you see fit.

One of the greatest tragedies of enjoying fiction is getting to visit some of the most glorious and awe-inspiring locales ever dreamt into existence - but only in one&rsquo;s mind. Although readers and audiences might never get to go to Tatooine or Westeros or Middle-Earth, they don&rsquo;t necessarily have to despair due to fictional FOMO, because they can always take a trip to one of the real-life inspirations for their favorite fictional places.

Not every fictional setting has a corresponding real-world location on a map that inspired it, but many do. After all, it&rsquo;s a lot easier to adapt and alter an&nbsp;existing setting than to create a brand-new one out of thin air. Whether one&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/gaming-worlds-based-on-real-locations/crystal-brackett" target="_blank">preferred made-up destination comes from a video game</a>, book, movie, or TV show, there&rsquo;s a good chance it&rsquo;s at least partially based on somewhere they could actually go to one day - time and budget permitting, of course!

Fictional Characters

One of the most prevalent&nbsp;sources of fan discussion on various fictional universes is the act of speculation. Whether it is theorizing over events that have already occurred in the plot of said fictional universe or trying to predict its future, fans can be consistently found wildly speculating as to what really makes their favorite subject “tick.”&nbsp;Most importantly, perhaps, there are endless discussions theorizing the outcome of battles between fictional&nbsp;universes.&nbsp;Nerdy movies, books, shows, and video games have become increasingly available in the mainstream media, and the sheer amount of resources available to&nbsp;fans is staggering. Never before has it been easier to answer the question, &quot;Who would win in a fight?&quot; Each individual fandom has its own fan forums, social media accounts, informational wikis, and online databases of fan art. No matter what kind of geekery one enjoys, you’re bound to find lots to read about it on the wild and wacky world of the Internet.&nbsp;Thus, it's easy to extend the rampant theorizing&nbsp;beyond the arbitrary bounds of fictional universes and “cross&nbsp;the streams” in discussions about&nbsp;which universe is truly better and which would win in a big fictional war between the properties. Essentially, this is the grown-up version of arguing on the playground about whether or not Spider-Man could take down Batman in a superhero fight. And just like childhood arguments, these fictional showdowns will never really be resolved. Still, though, it never stops being fun to think about.&nbsp;

Think about how cool it would be to visit Luke Skywalker&rsquo;s home planet of Tatooine. Or to see the exact areas of Martha&#39;s Vineyard&nbsp;where Steven Spielberg&nbsp;filmed&nbsp;Jaws. Or, maybe your dream is to play Rocky Balboa and climb all 68 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, then triumphantly raise your arms in victory when you finally reach the top.

If checking out any those iconic film sets you can visit sounds like the perfect road trip, let this list be your guide. We ranked the coolest movies sets and film sites around the world, locations that you can plan your vacation around, or perhaps even make the focal point of your trip.

While most films are shot on studio lots, these famous film locations are open to the public.

This list can put you in Dr. Richard Kimble&rsquo;s shoes before he jumped into the Tennessee River. It can take you to Iowa, where you can stand of the same baseball field as Kevin Costner and say, &ldquo;If you build it, he will come. The list can also show you exactly where to grab a slice at Mystic Pizza.

So, if you&rsquo;re a movie fan who always wanted to check where some of the greatest films were actually shot, this list of the coolest movie locations from around the world is a good place to start. Also, be sure to upvote your favorites.&nbsp;

Home

Have you ever wanted to visit the house or apartment from your favorite movie or TV show? Want to swing by The Brady Bunch abode, rent out The Sleepless in Seattle houseboat, or have tea at the Downton Abbey castle? &nbsp;Well, it's not only possible, it's as easy as putting the the addresses of these famous movie houses into your GPS! &nbsp;&nbsp;Granted, some of those homes aren't real (sorry to break it to you, but Tara from Gone <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dark-tales-from-behind-the-scenes-of-gone-with-the-wind/erin-mccann?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">with the Wind</a> doesn't actually exist) and others have been destroyed, but this list highlights some of the most iconic locations in cinematic and television history. &nbsp;&nbsp;Sometimes a film or TV house becomes a character unto itself, such as the estate in Poltergeist or the home in Home Alone. And other times, the famous houses from films and TV are just so beautiful (or quirky) that they leaves a lasting imprint on your memory. These are those famous homes!So, hop in your car and vote for the house, mansion, apartment, boat, or cabin that you think is <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> silver screen landmark!

Dream Destinations

Vacations are expensive, but daydreams are free. If you&#39;re looking to get away from it all, why not dream yourself into the most fantastic getaways imaginable?

Seeking an island paradise that guards the gates to the underworld? You have permission to set sail. A magical village that serves butterbeer by the flagon? Grab a broom and go. A city ravaged by an undead madman on a quest for power - and underscored by soft, ambient music? Not a problem. What about a tropical island with black-sand beaches that encourage&nbsp;character development? Yup, that&#39;s an option, too.

Vote up which fantasy locations you&#39;d most likely want to vacation at.

While many high school seniors consider their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-dream-colleges">top dream colleges</a> as application deadlines near, other consider the colleges of their dreams, the best fictional colleges from movies and television. These are not real colleges, but some of these fake colleges sure sound better than some of the other choices in the US and abroad for college. From the hard partying antics of Animal House's Faber College to the science and leadership focus of Star Trek's Starfleet Academy, there are myriad colleges better than the ones you could ever dream of being accepted to and this list is here to rank the greatest fictional universities and colleges.What is the top fictional college? What fake colleges party the hardest? You vote and decide! If you think the students of Community would take out the frat boys at Old School's Harrison University any day, make sure to vote for them.

Every summer there's that magic moment when everyone packs up, says goodbye to their parents and ships off to camp. Now it's time to pack in, say goodbye to productivity, and head back to Camp Firewood. That's right after all these years Netflix has more Wet Hot American Summer and the entire gang is back!We've decided to compile a list of all of the greatest fictional camps of all time - whether that means the fun-loving Camp Firewood; the vigilant and educational Camp Hope (Heavyweights); the wonky, silly, and ever so symmetrical Camp Ivanhoe (Moonrise Kingdom); or the terrifying Camp Crystal Lake (Friday the 13th). So feel free to venture from camp to camp between binge watching episodes of Wet Hot American Summer&nbsp;or enjoying the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-summer-camp-movies-list/all-genre-movies-lists">best camp movies of all time</a><a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-movies-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword"></a>.These are the best fictional summer camps ever! Vote up those <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could have really stayed at as a kid, then re-watch your favorite summer camp shows and summer camp movies to at least feel like you're there!

If science fiction tells us anything, it’s that a perfect society ruled by one person, or a shadow government made up of robots or whatever is a bad thing. But just because you live in a world controlled by the NWO or cyber gangsters who keep everyone plugged onto the Internet doesn’t mean that you can’t have a nice time. Since the 18th century, writers have been employing fictional dystopian worlds to get their point across about government oversight, political correctness, or whatever world issue is stuck in their craw. But, let’s be real, some of the fictional dystopias just aren’t that bad. Sure, no one wants to have to fight to the death on TV, but what if you just got to watch people fight to the death while you got wear wacky hair and eat all the food you want? All of a sudden the world of&nbsp;The Hunger Games doesn’t sound so bad! Take a look at these dystopian societies and think about which one you’d rather live in.Choosing the best dystopian society isn’t easy. For every promise of free soma and evening of meaningless sex, there’s a Kafka-esque bureaucratic nightmare waiting around the corner. The examples of dystopia on this list range from young adult fiction like The Giver, to definitely for adults only works like A Clockwork Orange. All of the worlds collected here are different, so it’s up to you to figure out which work of fiction contains your favorite dystopian society. Remember to vote up the nightmarish imaginary societies that you actually wouldn't mind living in, because Big Brother is always watching!

The Basement from Home Alone

When it comes to the best basements in film and TV, the competition isn’t that fierce. Basements are generally places where bad things happen in horror flicks or serial killers go to traumatize their victims in police procedurals. Audiences tend to associate basements with evil, not good. Which is a shame, because with a little TLC (or some choice weed from the kids in That '70s Show), basements can be ideal hangout spots. Especially when you live in the ‘70s and have nowhere else to go.Despite what popular culture might have you believe, basements aren’t always spooky deathtraps. You might not want to step foot in the popular basements from Pulp Fiction or Psycho, but there are several other movies and TV shows that manage to give basements a good name. These are the best fictional basements to hang out in. Vote up the ones where you'd actually want to spend your time! &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Comic Books

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What makes a comic book location cool? Not liveability, that's for sure. I don't think I'd want to live in Hell's Kitchen (or Murderworld!), for example. But is it gritty and cool and dripping with atmosphere? Yes. These awesome cities, planets, and universes are characters themselves in the comics, helping to create a full-bodied and colorful story. Which place is your favorite? Is there one that you'd prefer to live in over another? Vote for your faves and feel free to add any that I've missed, or re-rank them in your own list!&nbsp;What is your favorite comic book universe? Your favorite city in comic books?

The word library may not scream excitement, but some of the most impressive film, TV, and book&nbsp;settings are often libraries. When the greatest libraries in fiction are depicted on-screen, they can be simply breathtaking. And whether or not you're a nerd, there are probably a ton of&nbsp;fictional libraries you want to visit. (Fortunately, many are set in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/beautiful-libraries/lisa-waugh" target="_blank">real, beautiful&nbsp;libraries</a>,&nbsp;like the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/largest-us-public-libraries/info-lists" target="_blank">New York Public Library</a>,&nbsp;so you actually can.)&nbsp;While you may never be able to experience libraries from books firsthand, the next best thing is seeing them artfully recreated in your favorite movies and shows. There is certainly no shortage of libraries in fantasy, but there are actually pretty cool libraries in more mainstream properties - even&nbsp;The Breakfast Club had a beautiful one.These are the&nbsp;best fictional libraries to ever grace the screen. Ironically, there's almost no reading ahead, so peruse the images at ease.

Science fiction fans, start your engines. Thanks to seven plus years of data from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe, which measures the minute rays of energy left over from the Big Bang, we now have more evidence than ever to believe that <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14372387" target="_blank">alternate universes may coexist with our own</a>. Compiled by cosmologists at University College London, these findings draw on a theory formally called &quot;eternal inflation&quot; – that such universes are popping into and out of existence while constantly colliding. &nbsp; Whether evil, mustached versions of ourselves are housed within these bubbles of space and time has yet to be proven. But with any luck, any or all of them will contain some of the fantastic things found in this list. *Because the recent scientific development centers around multiverses forming and colliding, I have only considered fiction where characters have encountered other worlds that exist independently to our own. Excluded from the examples are any universes that were created via time travel, are drug-induced, mental delusions, or exist as magical realms within our own plane. Also, be forewarned, there be spoilers ahead.

The magic of cinema allows moviegoers to escape their reality and take a vacation in someone else&#39;s for two hours or so. This radical lifestyle swap might come with superpowers, high-tech gadgets, or, if you&#39;re lucky, an amazing kitchen. When you&#39;re&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/restaurant-chef-waiter-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">watching a film and an amazing open concept kitchen</a> with a counter-to-ceiling backsplash, an eight-burner range, and a proving drawer shows up, chances are you might find yourself experiencing a bit of kitchen envy.

Thankfully, with the help of sites like Pinterest and Instagram, you can inject some movie magic into your own home kitchen. From a recreation of Julia Child&#39;s legendary setup to the lower floors of Downton Abbey, inspiration can be found in this list of the best movie kitchens of all time.

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&lt;p&gt;You may not know it, but if you&apos;re a gamer, you&apos;ve probably been to several virtual renditions of real places all over the world. From historic monuments scattered across the Americas to the elegant crevasses of Kathmandu and Istanbul, video game developers took real locations to fill virtual spaces. For example, the fifth title of the&nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.ranker.com/list/top-5-grand-theft-auto-games/obiliskfartt&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;edS-i&quot;&gt;Grand Theft Auto &lt;/span&gt;games&lt;/a&gt;&nbsp;is famously a loose, digital reproduction of the city of Los Angeles. If you&apos;ve ever played&nbsp;&lt;span class=&quot;edS-i&quot;&gt;Assassin&apos;s Creed: Brotherhood&lt;/span&gt;, you&apos;ve virtually visited the Colosseum in Rome.&nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So, if you can&apos;t seem to gather the time or funds for your grand vacation just yet, check out these &lt;a class=&quot;edS-cl&quot; href=&quot;https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-honest-video-game-titles/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword&quot;&gt;video game titles&lt;/a&gt; with gorgeous settings based on actual places. Explore different parts of the world&nbsp;from the comfort of your couch. Care to take a tour? Check out the list below and vote up the ones that provide the best virtual tour of a real-life location!&lt;/p&gt;

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The Mosque In Assassin’s Creed Revelations Can Be Found In Istanbul

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You may not know it, but if you're a gamer, you've probably been to several virtual renditions of real places all over the world. From historic monuments scattered across the Americas to the elegant crevasses of Kathmandu and Istanbul, video game developers took real locations to fill virtual spaces. For example, the fifth title of the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-5-grand-theft-auto-games/obiliskfartt" target="_blank">Grand Theft Auto games</a>&nbsp;is famously a loose, digital reproduction of the city of Los Angeles. If you've ever played&nbsp;Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, you've virtually visited the Colosseum in Rome.&nbsp;So, if you can't seem to gather the time or funds for your grand vacation just yet, check out these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/funny-honest-video-game-titles/nathandavidson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">video game titles</a> with gorgeous settings based on actual places. Explore different parts of the world&nbsp;from the comfort of your couch. Care to take a tour? Check out the list below and vote up the ones that provide the best virtual tour of a real-life location!

You may not know it, but if you're a gamer, you've probably been to several virtual renditions of real places all over the world. From historic monuments ...