Tolkien tourism, defined as the act of visiting places that were significant to the life or works of J.R.R. Tolkien, has gained popularity in recent years thanks to the massive success of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film adaptations. For those seeking to explore Middle Earth in real life, there are several other terms that can be used to describe this type of adventure. Some may refer to it as LOTR tourism, Middle Earth tourism, or even Hobbiton tourism after the famous Hobbit village in New Zealand. Whatever the preferred term may be, Tolkien tourism offers fans a chance to step into a world of fantasy and imagination.