Bucket list is to visit Hobbiton in New Zealand and other fantasy-like locations but until then these unique locations in good ole U.S. of A. are quite exquisite!
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With so many unique rooms and suites of many sizes and awesome themes plus activities and now year round events this is becoming a one stop shop for all things fantasy in the southeastern US.
Ancient Lore Village - Fantasy-Themed Village in Knoxville, TN
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Multnomah Falls in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge looks like something straight out of Rivendell. Spanning the 611-foot cascade, Benson Bridge bears a striking resemblance to the one where Aragorn and Arwen share their Elvish whispers.
“Rivendell” - Multnomah Falls - Oregon
If you want to step into Fangorn Forest, visit the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park. One of the largest temperate rainforests in the U.S., it’s draped in vibrant moss and ferns thanks to constant Pacific Northwest rain. The Hall of Mosses, wit...
“Fangorn Forest” Hoh Rain Forest - Olympic National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY, offers a glimpse of grand, hewn stone—without the risk of encountering a Balrog. Once a limestone source for landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge, it has since hosted everything from mushroom farms to concerts. Now ope...
“Moria” - Widow Jane Mine (2025) - All You Need to Know Before You Go
Renaissance Castle in Helen, GA. Helen itself is a page out of Bavaria, Germany so this whole experience is dream-like.
Uhuburg | Renaissance Castle | Helen, GA
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If you long to visit a place like Lothlórien, head to Pando, the Trembling Giant in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. This vast grove of quaking aspens is actually a single ancient organism, with 40,000 genetically identical trees sharing one root sys...
“Lothlorien” - Fishlake National Forest
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A hobbit’s home a way from home. Vermont’s lush mountains and valleys will definitely make you feel you’re in another world.
Earthen home in Middletown Springs · ★4.99 · 2 bedrooms · 2 beds · 2 baths
Balance with nature and mankind can be found here. Beautiful surroundings and sweet stays.
Middle Earth in rural Tennessee: Forest Gully Farms offers visitors the chance to experience hobbit life
A little bit Shire and a little bit Rivendell with gorgeous waterfall and mountain stream viewable from the 5 person hot tub!