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  "description": "Where is Forks in Twilight? Visit the real-life setting with our Twilight locations map. See the Swan House, Cullen House, Bella's trucks, and more in WA.",
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  "textContent": "When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. See our Affiliate Policy. You can’t spend a few days in Forks, Washington, without hearing about Twilight. Even if you’re not a die-hard fan, the town makes sure you know you’ve stepped into the world of vampires, werewolves and endless overcast skies. If you’re wondering where Forks is located, it’s on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, about 3 to 4 hours west of Seattle. For us, Forks was more than just a pop culture stop. It was the drives into a quiet logging town, grabbing coffee from a tiny drive-thru stand, chasing cardboard cutouts of Bella and Edward, pulling over to eat wild thimbleberries on the side of the road and exploring the Olympic coast. Chamber of Commerce cardboard cutouts After spending the day driving through the Columbia River Gorge, stopping at Maryhill State Park, and checking out Multnomah Falls, we pulled into Mossquatch Resort just 9 miles west of Forks after midnight on July 27th last year. The close-to-midnight coastal drive north along US 101 gave us our first taste of how remote this little logging town feels. And after checking into our yurt, we immediately fell asleep. The next morning was slow. We prepped coffee in our AeroPress Go, and spent time lounging around with the pups before heading into town to experience Forks. Start Your Twilight Tour at the Forks Chamber of Commerce Ask almost anyone if they’ve heard of Forks, Washington, and they’ll probably mention it’s the setting for the Twilight saga by Stephanie Meyer. Forks has leaned hard into its vampire-filled pop culture. The Welcome Center makes it pretty clear you’ve stepped into Twilight territory. Bella’s two trucks (one from the books, one from the movies) are parked right outside. Cardboard cutouts of Edward, Bella and Jacob stand frozen in the windows. When we stopped into the Chamber of Commerce, they were happy to talk about how the Twilight series changed the town and to hand out a map highlighting every Twilight stop (we still had trouble finding Dr. Cullen’s parking space, so we made a map below). Bella’s truck from the movie series Bella’s truck from the novels That map became our guide to Forks and we planned to see them all. Below, you’ll find our map of Forks, Washington Twilight locations, including every major stop plus a few nearby attractions. Google Map needs advertisement cookies to load. These cookies cover both our site and the embedded content. Or View on Google Maps Must-See Twilight Locations in Forks Here’s where we ended up: Bella’s Trucks: Both the book and movie versions at the Chamber of Commerce. Forks High School: Not the same one from the movies (those scenes were filmed at Kalama High School and in other filming locations like Cannon Beach), but still part of the tour. The Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn, Cedar Creek Inn): A B&B that stands in for the Cullen family home from the book. Dr. Carlisle Cullen’s Reserved Parking Spot: Hidden just south of the Forks Community Hospital. The Swan House: Cardboard cutouts of Bella and Edward peek out from the windows. Every spot except the high school had Twilight inspired signs, so you’ll know when you’ve found them. The only one that took some hunting was Dr. Cullen’s parking space. The Cullen House mailbox Took a while, but we found Dr. Cullen’s parking spot! Experiencing the Real Forks, Washington Beyond Twilight I’ve never read the books, but from what I remember in the movies, Forks looked and felt the same in person. The movies really matched the moody skies, overcast light and tall trees of the real life forks. Most of the story takes place outside of downtown, and that makes sense since the main stretch of Forks is small. Bella, Edward and Jacob couldn’t keep their eyes off us! There’s one grocery store (Forks Thrifty Mart), a few restaurants, and some small shops. We ordered pizza at Pacific Pizza (which is dog-friendly!), picked up groceries to grill back at the yurt, and got coffee from A Shot in the Dark, a drive-thru coffee stand that’s just as cute as it sounds. Groceries out here aren’t cheap, and even picking up a couple things for a few days cost us $200+ for grilling supplies, corn and some souvenir sweaters from Forks Outfitters (connected to Forks Thrifty Mart). Forks Weather, Moody Atmosphere, and Wild Thimbleberries The day we explored Forks, the weather was exactly like you’d expect from the movies, with overcast and soft light all day. It made photos easy and kept everything feeling very Twilight. Thimbleberries tasted more sweet and tart than raspberries On the drive back to our yurt, we saw some bright red berries along the road. We pulled over and found out they were thimbleberries (a first for us). We picked a few and ate them along the side of the road. They tasted similar to raspberries, but more tart and sweet (they are also safe to eat raw). Behind the bushes was the dense, shadowy forest, which made it easy to imagine Edward hiding out there. Getting Around Forks, WA – Transportation Tips for Visitors The downtown area of Forks is small enough to walk if you want, but since we had the pups and a lot of other places to see that day, we drove between stops. Even in late July, most Twilight spots were completely empty and parking was never an issue. We explored on a Sunday, which probably helped. The only place we saw other people was at the Chamber of Commerce, where plenty of Twilight fans were picking up their maps. Forks is also about a four-hour drive from Seattle, so you’ll almost definitely want a car to get here and to explore the surrounding area. A rental car makes it easy to drive between Twilight spots, beaches and the Hoh Rainforest. You can see Edward & Jacob in the windows of the Swan house Where to Stay in Forks, WA Even though Forks is only a four-hour drive from Seattle, staying overnight in Forks is the best way to see everything without running around. Being in or near town lets you explore all the and Olympic National Park. If you plan ahead (unlike us), you can find a place at a great price. We recommend checking Expedia or Booking.com to compare all your options. For someplace more in the woods, we really loved our time at Mossquatch Resort. And if you want to go full Twilight fan mode, you can stay at the Cullen House (Miller Tree Inn) or the Swan House (Airbnb). Best Nearby Olympic Peninsula Attractions from Forks If you’re coming for Twilight, you should definitely stick around for the rest of the Olympic Peninsula. From Forks, you can easily reach: Ruby Beach: Sea stacks, driftwood, and dramatic coastline, plus dog-friendly! La Push (First Beach): Part of the Twilight story and home to the Quileute Nation. And it’s dog off-leash friendly! Rialto Beach: Another rugged and beautiful stretch of the coast. Hoh Rainforest & Hall of Mosses: Green in every direction. The Tree of Life: A coastal wonder balancing on its roots, also dog-friendly! Big Cedar: A massive old-growth tree just outside Forks along the drive to the Tree of Life. Looking for a more guided way to explore around Forks? With more time, head north to Neah Bay for Shi Shi Beach and Cape Flattery, or toward Port Angeles for Hurricane Ridge and Sequim’s lavender farms. The Cullen house is also a B&B! Final Travel Tips for Visiting Forks, Washington Forks is this fun mix of Twilight fandom, small-town logging history and Pacific Northwest beauty. It’s remote, quiet and exactly the kind of place where you could believe vampires and werewolves live just beyond the tree line. For us, it was a fun combination of pop culture sightseeing, slow mornings in the yurt and exploring some of the best coastal and rainforest spots in Washington, thimbleberries included. And if you’re visiting in September, you can check out the annual Twilight in Forks Festival, where fans from all over come together to celebrate the saga right in the heart of the town where it all began.",
  "title": "Twilight Locations in Forks, WA: Map & Fan Guide",
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