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    Forks Timber Museum

    4.6 (19 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Logging Tongs
    Sam S.

    Right next to the chamber of commerce in Forks, can't miss it! Such rich logging history about the PNW. They've got scavenger hunts for kids, a small retail section but great stuff. There's also free pamphlets around the museum if you're into extra reading or history stuff. Highly recommend checking it out!

    Angel R.

    Donation is $3 for entry and everyone is just so kind . Great history of the area ... so much history here !

    A wonderful museum with a cute scavenger hunt that's twilight themed that we completed! Highly recommend if you are in the area! The gentleman working when we were there was fun and helpful!

    Stevi H.

    Such a great stop on your way into town. The museum has so much great history, and the center next door too. It is of course Twilight focused but the museum is not. Such friendly staff too!

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    Matt C.

    Please stop by this roadside museum across from the airport in Forks. It's the first thing you notice from the south. There are two floors with antiques and items you would not find anywhere else. Many are fragile or old so maybe keep kids under control. There are old chainsaws, ropes, a logger kitchen, and many, many things to read about the times of yesterday. Much to read about the lives of the men and women who lived out here. A true piece of history, and any trip to the Olympic Mountains would benefit from a stop. The cost is $3.00 per person, and they have a small gift shop. Stop in and say hi!

    Ian W.

    Located at the southern end of town across from the airport. The Forks Timber Museum is not a big museum, but it details the interesting history of the logging and timber industry in the region dating back to the late 1800s on two levels. Allow 30 minutes-1 hour. Displays and exhibits include tools, machinery, old chainsaws, cross-cut saws, axes, logging tongs, bunkhouse model, old photos, maps, logger lingo, and leaflets. There's also a fire lookout tower with exhibits (access from the second level), a nature trail, and a loggers memorial outside. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Sign the guestbook too. Here's some neat "logger lingo": Fernhopper (West coast forester), Boiling Up (Washing clothes in camp), Gut Robber (Camp Cook), Hit The Pike (Head for town), Monthly Insult (Paycheck) and other terms. LOGGER TALK: Got my Monthly Insult! So let's hit the pike! MOI: Just got paid, Friday night, Party huntin', feelin' right! (Johnny Kemp) I love getting insulted monthly! WEBSITE: http://www.forks-web.com/fg/timbermuseum.htm

    Demitri R.

    It's a must see. To see how they cut logs with no technology when it was all man power. Admission is cheap and it's all ran by volunteers who are very informative and it packs a lot in two floors Plus has a trail behind the building. It's well curated and displayed very well as you take it all in. And next to it is the Visitors center to get an idea on what else to see in town.

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    Thank you for visiting! We hope you can visit again soon.

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    Great museum! Really great displays of logging history and Forks town. Recommend you visit if you are going through!

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    There are old chainsaws, ropes, a logger kitchen, and many, many things to read about the times of yesterday.

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    Forever Twilight in Forks Collection

    Forever Twilight in Forks Collection

    4.1(29 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    We visited Forks for my birthday in September and if you're planning a Twilight-themed trip, my…read morebiggest piece of advice is to check the hours of everything far in advance (especially if you're making the trek from out of state)! We just barely made it before closing, and they were so busy they actually added an extra group for the reservation, we got literally so lucky. This museum is clearly loved by the Twilight community and is honestly any fan's dream to see all of this in person. It's smaller than I expected, but still incredibly cool and absolutely worth the stop.

    Came here with Jaric after a 3-hour commute from Olympia, and it was a bit underwhelming with the…read morevery little amount of items here. They only feature the wardrobe from the actual movie sets, which was presented in a way where it helped you remember which scene that they derived from. They also had that 60-pounds scary ahh animatronic "Chuckesme" doll that they got rid of after one feature lolol ... they even had the werewolf cardboard stand-in that they used to cgi over for Jacob and the other werewolves featured in the movies. Something that I thought was super neat was that they used white mannequins to signify human, and grey mannequins to represent the non-human characters. There truly is not much at this museum, but they worked with what they got and made the appearance still gave me in awe. In order to go here, u need to sign in for a 15-minute time slot with the staff person at the front of the location. Come by a couple of minutes before so that you could reserve a spot. They only let 10 people total per time slot, but it is free admission! There are also a bunch of filming locations nearby by walking distance that you can check out while you wait to go into this museum. They brief you on how it will work for your museum visit, but the staff was soooo sweet. Making sure that each visitor understood the history and significance of everything and everyone featured in this museum. Increases your appreciation for the art, even if you are not a fan of the franchise, like myself. Staff is so passionate about their job that you cannot help but want to learn more about it. Staff also willing to take pictures for u! Thank u to that guy, jack, for his many many many donations to this museum !!

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    Native to Twilight - This is what I got from the shop, not twilight stuff but coasters that I collect.

    Native to Twilight

    4.3(44 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    don't usually review gift shops, but Native to Twilight Gift Shop really stood out…read more Forks is such a small, community-driven town, and you can feel that the moment you walk in. The staff was incredibly welcoming and open--one of the women working there took the time to chat with us, recommend places to eat, nature spots to check out, and even pointed out cool bugs to look for (which honestly made the whole experience feel very local in the best way). I ended up having such a great conversation with her--just genuinely kind and sweet energy. Also, if you're a magnet person... this place is dangerous. They have a really great selection--not just Twilight-themed, but also Port Angeles, La Push, Lake Crescent, and the surrounding areas. My family spent way too long deciding. It's one of those spots that feels less like a tourist stop and more like a reflection of the town itself. Definitely worth popping into while you're in Forks.

    The people who work here are extremely kind and helpful! This shop feels like a slight extension…read morefrom the Forever Twilight collection across the street. I was hopeful to grab some fun Twilight souvenirs to bring home to my friends, but didn't care much for the options. It seems like they didn't have rights to actual movie merch. The best part of this shop is the cardboard cutout photo op. You can be Bella next to Edward and Jacob, which leaves lots of guests in giggles. They offered other souvenirs beyond Twilight stuff that matched the region. Things felt normally priced for a souvenir store.

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    City Of Forks - Forks Outfitters Complex

    City Of Forks

    3.2(18 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I stayed in Forks when I was visiting Olympic National Park and the Hoh Rain Forest. It was kind of…read morea trippy town to stay in. Forks was big into the timber industry in its early days before the industry declined. They are also known for their abundance of steelhead trout and salmon in nearby rivers. Forks is one of the rainiest towns in the U.S. It is located on Washington's Olympic Peninsula and has a population of around 3,000 people. When I arrived in Forks, I began to notice two big obsessions in this town - Sasquatch and Twilight. Forks hosts annual festivals dedicated to both of these things. I have never read or seen the Twilight movies, but the town of Forks happens to be the setting of the series. Even though the movies weren't filmed here, a number of locations in Forks were used in some scenes. As I drove around town, I started to see Twilight gift shops, signs and merchandise everywhere. The visitor center has Bella's truck and a gift shop that sells merchandise. I observed groups of fans that traveled to this town just to do self-guided tours of Twilight filming locations. I didn't realize those movies were such a big deal. Forks was close proximity to many of the stops that I did in Olympic National Park. The beaches near Forks like Rialto and La Push are just beautiful. There are a number of good places to eat here too. Sully's Drive-In was a popular hang-out spot. I also found a couple of coffee shops that I enjoyed. Forks is a small town that can be driven through in less than ten minutes. Everyone that I encountered in town were really nice.

    Small town feel with everything you need. If you are looking for a stop along your trip through…read moreOlympic national park this is a great place to regroup. The town is centrally located near several key areas of the park and about a half hour from the ocean. You could spend a day exploring checking out the twilight museum, getting a bite to eat, and shopping along the Main Street.

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    Downtown Forks

    Forks Visitor Center

    Forks Visitor Center

    4.8(16 reviews)
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    After visiting the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park, we decided to stop by Forks to do some…read moreTwilight stuff. We wanted to check out "Bella's" trucks out front so went to the Visitor Center to do that. It is a really small space, but the people who work there are really sweet. They had us fill out a guest book to know where we were from and what brought us to town. There were fun maps with pins for people to pin where they were from and they were FILLED. There was a small all-gender restroom with a huge line when we went in. They also sell some Twilight merch. They had maps of the area. It was also next to a timber museum. It was a cute and quick stop.

    For my trip to Olympic National Park, I decided to stay in Forks. After completing the first leg of…read moremy trip to Mount Rainier National Park, I began the long drive over to this part of Washington. When I arrived in Forks, I stopped by this visitor center first because I knew nothing about the town. Forks is the rainiest town in the contiguous United States. There was a nice staff on hand that was answering questions and handing out brochures and maps. The first thing that caught my eye was all of the Twilight gifts and memorabilia. I have never read the books or seen the movies. But the employees were telling me that the setting of the books is here in Forks. There were a number of super fans in the shop that made the trek all the way here to go on self-guided Twilight tours of the town. Out in front of the visitor center are a couple of red vehicles that were used in the movies. Each year, Forks holds an annual celebration honoring the Twilight movies. They also host a sasquatch festival. Here at the visitor center is the Forks Timber Museum and a nature trail. It is a nice area to walk around and explore. This visitor center was a nice place to stop at to get information about my next destination.

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    Forks Visitor Center - Bella's Truck

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