Road Trip, Twilight-Style: Head to Forks for the holidays!

November 18, 8:40 PMSeattle Eastside Family ExaminersMichele & Lexie

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Bella Suite at Dew Drop Inn in Forks, WA 

Unless you have been hiding out, away from sunlight, avoiding all human contact, you are probably aware that the Twilight series of vampire romance books are a worldwide phenomenon.  You also know that the worldwide-bestselling books have been made into a soon-to-be worldwide smash hit movie.  You know that teens, tweens, and moms who wish they were dating vampires are going crazy over these books and the movie, coming out this Friday.  You may also have one of those crazy "Twilighter" fans in your own family, and with the holidays coming up, you are trying to come up with that special gift.  I have the answer.  Forks.

No, not a box full of forks.  A trip to Forks, WA, just two and a half hours from Bellevue and the rest of the Eastside.  Forks, is of course, the setting for the books and movie (although the movie was filmed in the Portland, OR area- but you can do a road trip there, later).  Stephenie Meyer, the author, chose Forks sight unseen after doing a Google search for the rainiest part of the US.  It's on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, an area worth visiting even if you haven't read the books. 

If you are planning on making a road trip to Forks, here are a few tips.  

Head to the Chamber of Commerce for the Twilight Points of Interest Self-Guided Tour. 
The Chamber of Commerce runsguided Twilight tours once a month, but they are filled up through January, so you are going to have to do it on your own.  But that is ok, since Forks is not that big, and they have printed up maps with all the places you need to see to make sure you get to all the important landmarks- like Bella's house, Dr. Cullen's hospital, where Edward lives.  Plus, the Chamber's map even comes with a little packet of beach sand and a trivia quiz to keep you occupied.  You can even talk to Anita Wheeler, staff at the visitor center, and a member of the Quileute tribe, which Twilight fans will remember is also Jacob the werewolf's tribe.  Here's a link to the Points of Interest Self-Tour. 

Stay in the "Bella Suite" at the Dew Drop Inn in Forks
It is decorated in a Twilight theme, right down to the red ribbon slash on the black curtains.  Plus, since everything in Forks is close, it is close to everything!  http://www.dewdropinnmotel.com/

Visit on Saturday, December 6 for the Twinkle Light Parade and Festival of Trees. 
You may not get to see the sparkle of a vampire in the sunlight, but the twinkle of lights in the moonlight will be pretty fun, too.  Plus, there will also be a holiday bazaar, sure to be selling plenty of Twilight-themed goods.  Click here for the info. 

Buy your Twilight gear straight from the source. 
The Forks Chamber of Commerce sells t-shirts that have been approved by Twilight author, Stephanie Meyer, herself.  Why not get your "Forks Bites" from Forks instead of eBay?  Click here for the online shop.

 

Remember, Forks and the surrounding area are beautiful, even without the Twilight-mania sourrounding.  But if Twilight is really what you're after, they will welcome you with open fangs!