I love this post, but I'd also add almost any city is magical if you have eyes to see it. A lot of us know the magic in our city.
Which means any city can inspire you to write its magical side.
Might be a fun writing challenge.
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For instance Columbus Ohio where I went to college. A GIGANTIC university filled with museums and a huge library? A night life filled with weird and wondrous bands? In a capitol city?
That's pure fantasy fuel right there - the strange university that looms over the capitol, where strange, creative activities ferment at night . . .