MSNBC named Forks as a top place for book lovers to visit. They also named locations that coincide with the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Eat Pray Love, and the Girl With a Dragon Tattoo series.
“Ever since Bella fell for Edward — and readers fell for the vampire-themed series by Stephenie Meyer — visitors in the tens of thousands have flocked to Forks, Wash. A good starting point for “Twilight” tourists is the Forks Chamber of Commerce. Visitors can get maps, brochures and other information about “Twilight” destinations, including Forks City Police Department, where Bella’s father works; Forks Outfitters, where Bella works; and Forks High School, where Bella first meets Edward. At the chamber, visitors can also have their photo taken with Bella’s truck and see a lighted gazebo like the one Bella and Edward danced in at the prom. “We love being the center of the ‘Twilight world,’ ” said the chamber’s director, Marcia Bingham. “We have a well-trained staff that speaks fluent ‘Twilight.’ ” Two tourism companies, Dazzled by Twilight and Team Forks, also offer guided tours of Twilight-related sights in the region.”
but of course!!!
My trip to Forks was a dream come true…actually better than I imagined!
I’m going next year and I can’t wait!!!!
Too bad no one watches that channel…LOL I’ve been twice and it was great each time. The people are wonderful in La Push as well.
I can’t wait to go!
OMG I agree whole heartedly, I hope to visit there someday, along with Prince Edward Island (Anne of Green Gables), New Zealand (Lord of the Rings) and Universal (Hogwarts)- best we can do. lol Can you tell we love to read in my house?!
It used to be said that Disneyland was the “happiest place on earth” Well I can say from experience- Forks is now the happiest place on the face of the earth.
I’m going next year!!! Can’t wait. Going to treat myself for my birthday. X
I hope to make it to Forks someday.
it just seems like it is so pretty up there. I would love to visit there and other places in that region
Let me just say that I went to Forks in Aug…and it was such a disappointment.Somebody needs to improve the tourism for us fans (not likely since the town is so poor)! I am a HUGE fan and really wanted to see it for myself! But – I do have to say, La Push – specifically First Beach, was gorgeous and amazing!