6 destinations for book lovers
Follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters from 'Harry Potter' to 'Twilight'
Some book lovers will go to great distances to follow in a favorite character's footsteps or see first-hand the beautiful scenery splashed across the big screen. Literary tourism, which could include a pilgrimage to a beloved author's birthplace or a visit to a fictional character's haunts, attracts visitors the world over. "It's the idea that you can walk the same streets as a character you love," said Jason Clampet, senior online editor for Frommers.com. Here are just a few trips for book fans:
'Twilight' 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.
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