Where Was ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Filmed?

A number of exciting new titles premiered on Netflix over the weekend. If you’re a fan of teen comedies, we highly recommend the Emma Stone film Easy A. If you’re looking to binge some sketch comedy, Chappelle’s Show is now on Netflix and HBO Max. But what if you’re in the mood for water-adjacent teen angst? Good news! All six seasons of the coming-of-age classic Dawson’s Creek are now streaming on Netflix!

Premiering in January of 1998 on The WB, this beloved drama follows the ups and downs of a close-knit group of friends from Capeside, Massachusetts. But where exactly is Capeside, Massachusetts? Where was Dawson’s Creek filmed? You got questions; we got the answers. Here’s everything you need to know.

WHERE WAS DAWSON’S CREEK FILMED?

Dawson’s Creek was filmed in the picturesque town of Wilmington, North Carolina. If Capeside looks familiar, it’s because Wilmington is the home of a bevy of popular TV shows, including One Tree Hill, Eastbound & Down, Good Behavior, and many more.

Additional locations include Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. How did I know about those exact locations? Because the Wilmington website offers an extremely detailed walking tour of Dawson’s Creek! You can visit the The Wilmington Riverwalk (where Andie and Pacey first kissed), the restaurant where Joey sang “On My Own,” and a plethora of additional locations.

Want to see the wall Pacey rented for Joey? Then you can visit the Reel Cafe on 100 South Front Street! The wall is located across the street on the corner of Dock and Front. If you’re looking for additional information, IMDB also provides addresses for Joey’s house (which has since been demolished), Jen & Gram’s Boston home, Leery’s Fresh Fish, and the Capeside Yacht Club.

Dawson’s Creek is now streaming on both Netflix and Hulu.