Travelbite
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Europe
    • North America
    • North Asia
    • South Asia
    • UK
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Food around the world
    • Photography
    • Usual family Destinations
    • Things to do with Kids
  • Travel Deals
  • Travel News
    • Editors blog
    • Travel Blogs
    • Product Reviews
  • Holiday essentials
    • Airport hotels
    • Airport parking
    • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Tips
    • Featured
    • Travel Hacks
  • Contact Us

Travelbite

Banner
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Europe
    • North America
    • North Asia
    • South Asia
    • UK
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Food around the world
    • Photography
    • Usual family Destinations
    • Things to do with Kids
  • Travel Deals
  • Travel News
    • Editors blog
    • Travel Blogs
    • Product Reviews
  • Holiday essentials
    • Airport hotels
    • Airport parking
    • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Tips
    • Featured
    • Travel Hacks
  • Contact Us
Uncategorized

Visit the real location of The Simpson's town Springfield | Travelbite

written by Dan Casper March 19, 2016

Real location of The Simpsons' town Springfield revealed

Wednesday, 11 April 2012 8:48 AM

Want to visit the town that inspired the Simpsons?

Want to visit the town that inspired the Simpsons?

It's been one of the best kept secrets in television history, but now Matt Groening has finally let the cat out of the bag by revealing which Springfield inspired 20 years of The Simpsons.

Matt Groening told Smithsonian magazine that he based the town on Springfield, Oregon. He believed the name would be perfect because it's so common – so everyone could and would believe it was their local town.

Springfield Oregon, which is 100 miles south of Groening's home town of Portland, has already incorporated the Simpsons into local lore. The Springfield Museum features a couch similar to the animated one shown in the show's opening credits, and a plaque marking the movie's release.

However, The Springfield depicted in The Simpsons is not always a flattering portrait. The school is falling apart, there is a constant fire at the town dump and the mayor is helplessly corrupt.

Niel Laudati, Springfield community relations manager, said: "We don't dwell on the bad stuff. Obviously we don't have a nuclear power plant. We don't have a lot of stuff in the Simpsons. What we do have are a lot of blue-collar working families that go to church every week and eat dinner together. That is accurate."

The Simpsons has been on the air for more than 20 years, becoming the longest-running American sitcom, the longest-running US animated programme and a cultural phenomenon.

Follow us @TravelBite

Tags:

  • family holidays
  • north america
  • oregon
  • quirky holidays
  • travel news
Comments

Related stories

Want to walk the streets of Springfield?

Springfield to come to life at Universal Orlando Resort

Springfield, hometown to America’s favourite animated family, The Simpsons, is set to come to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer.

The Muppets are guiding families around NYC

The Muppets come to town in NYC

What can families do in New York City? Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo are showcasing the finest family-friendly activities that NYC has to offer, now that they've been crowed 'family ambassadors' of the Big Apple.

Springfield features an outdoor attraction based on the show’s “evil” alien duo, Kang & Kodos

Springfield now open at Universal Orlando Resort

Simpsons fans, rejoice! The world’s first Simpsons themed environment is now open at Universal Orlando Resort.

Hobbit mania is set to erupt in New Zealand after The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is released

The Hobbit: On location in New Zealand

As Wellington celebrates the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, hosting the world première on November 28th, Hobbit-mania has taken over New Zealand once again.

0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Dan Casper

previous post
Best family days out in north Devon
next post
Carvoeiro – a great location for Algarve family holidays

You may also like

Cornwall

Boating holidays in Ireland

Scottish island hideaway

The Secrets to Protecting Valuables During Long Haul Travel

Articles tagged with: french-wine

Great travel tips for first-time cruisers

Stay in south Cornwall cottages for a fun family break – travelbite.co.uk

Articles tagged with: le-lac

Make a clean getaway on holiday

Articles tagged with: saudi-arabia

Advertisement

  • Corporate Investigations Services Private Investigator east sussex Matrimonial Investigations hampshire Surveillance services kent
  • Corporate Investigations Services london Private Investigator surrey Matrimonial Investigations west sussex Surveillance services brighton

Partners

privatedetective salford privatedetective stockport privatedetective wigan privateinvestigator ashton-under-lyne

 

Advertisement

  • Brazilian-Kampers-125x125.png
  • VW-T-125x125.png
  • tour-du-mount.jpg
  • security-services.jpg
  • manchester-removals.png
  • pi.png

About Me

Travelbite.co.uk provides easy to find, useful information on destinations all over the world, so if you’re planning a holiday we can give you lots of ideas, tips, news and inspiration.

Popular Posts

  • A Guide to Your First Trip Abroad with Friends

  • Travel blogs: first-hand travel experiences from around the world

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Google + Instagram Pinterest
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Useful Links

@2016 - Copyright Travelbite.co.uk


Back To Top