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If you’re feeling nostalgic and want to take a trip from Middle-earth to Hobbiton, you can go to a small neighborhood in Austin, Texas where “The Lord of the Rings” has taken over the street signs.
You may not get to take the One Ring and go on a long journey to Mordor, but you can at least nerd out to some rad street signs.
The lot is located in the city’s Shady Hollow neighborhood, located at 11607 Sundown Trail, according to the City of Austin. The city says the street was named sometime in the 1970s.
A spokesperson with the city department that manages addressing, told KXAN News that Hobbiton Trail, specifically, was named when the subdivision was recorded in the mid-1980s. There are two sections of Hobbiton Trail: one was recorded in 1983 and the other in 1985.
Hobbiton Trail
In the films, Hobbiton is a village that was home to many Hobbits, which you can see in the “LOTR” or “The Hobbit” movies.
The name of the lot is dedicated to the Hobbits, who are a fictional race in the series. They are similar to humans but are small in size and have hairy feet.
Hobbits don’t come into the storyline until the Third Age of Middle-earth and play a key role in destroying the One Ring.
If you want to find out the origin of Hobbits, you can watch this documentary from Nerd of the Rings.
Middle Earth Trail
Middle-earth is the central continent of the earth in J.R.R. Tolkien’s story.
The history of Middle-earth goes back to the beginning of the creation of the universe in the story told by Tolkien.
Silmarillion Trail
Furthermore, “The Silmarillion,” also written by Tolkien, is a tale focusing on the beginning of time and the earth’s formation. It is in this storyline that the creation of the universe came to be and eventually gives rise to the Second Age of Middle-earth.
If you want a full breakdown of the history of Middle-earth, you can watch this documentary from Invicta.
Baggins Cove
The Baggins name is very near and dear to “LOTR” fans’ hearts. Whether you’re watching the story told in “The Hobbit” focusing around Bilbo Baggins or watching his nephew Frodo on a quest to destroy the ring in the fires of Mount Doom in Mordor, each character captivates our hearts.
Both Bilbo and Frodo are Ring-bearers, which have the power to control the entire world.
Remember when Gandalf showed up for Bilbo’s birthday party and made fireworks? Here’s a nice clip from the first “LOTR” movie just for fun.
Frodo Cove
As you know by this point, Frodo has to leave his home to destroy the Ring once and for all. However, a fellowship of Hobbits, elves and men all come together to destroy the Ring at the Cracks of Doom where it was forged by the evil Sauron.
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A few blocks in Shady Hollow in south Austin have Lord of the Rings-themed street signs | Andy Way/KXAN News -
A few blocks in Shady Hollow in south Austin have Lord of the Rings-themed street signs | Andy Way/KXAN News -
A few blocks in Shady Hollow in south Austin have Lord of the Rings-themed street signs | Andy Way/KXAN News -
A few blocks in Shady Hollow in south Austin have Lord of the Rings-themed street signs | Andy Way/KXAN News
One of the more wholesome scenes in ‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ is when Frodo makes it to the Elven fortress Rivendell. It’s a tearjerker every time!
Tolkien’s iconic books and director Peter Jackson’s film adaptations are so beloved across the world, they’ve sparked many “Lord of the Rings” tributes. Last year, one of the homes located on Ring Bearer Court in Bend, Oregon, went up for sale for $1.25 million. As explained by Realtor, the neighborhood was the brainchild of a homebuilder who dreamed of creating a Middle-earth-style haven of homes. The for-sale Tudor-style home was built in the style of a Hobbit-hole.
Meanwhile, back in December 2022, “The One-and-Only Hobbiton” listing — the actual shooting location for Hobbiton in “The Lord of the Rings” films — went live on Airbnb for a once-in-a-lifetime booking opportunity for three lucky customers. The generously priced $6 USD per night offer was widely celebrated, naturally.
If you happen to make the trip to the neighborhood, be sure to take some lembas bread and watch out for Orcs!
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