London, UK —
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter offers fans a chance to explore the magic that has gone into making the films. And for iReporter Zoe Toseland, the experience was nothing short of magical. "It was amazing seeing everything that had been on screen," she said.Check out more photos from her bewitching pilgrimage on her iReport.
Matamata, New Zealand —
If you're a "Lord of the Rings" fan, look no further than New Zealand for Middle-earth. For iReporter Jerry C. Gonzales, touring the sets where Peter Jackson filmed the trilogy and "The Hobbit" was a dream come true. Check out the rest of Jerry's photos on iReport.
Henry River Mill Village, North Carolina —
A fan of the books and movie, iReporter Jay Detmer says the filming locations for "The Hunger Games" made for the best stops on his road trip. Among the stops was this abandoned building that served as Peeta Mellark's bakery. "I was excited. It was one of the few stops that we all enjoyed," he said. Read more about his District 12 experience on his iReport.
Tokyo, Japan —
It's hard to ignore Tokyo's electronics district. Whether you're looking for comics, video games or anime, Akihabara has it all. Having dreamt of going for years, iReporter Mathieu Castel says it felt like home when he finally went. "It's big, it's magic and you feel how small you are in front of it all," he said. "I've never had that feeling anywhere else before." Learn more about his Akihabara experience on his iReport.
Roswell, New Mexico —
After a mysterious object crashed down in 1947, Roswell has sparked decades of speculation for UFO enthusiasts. iReporter Patrick Creel says it was worth the two-hour drive to see the place for himself. "The whole out of place feeling of the town does a real number on you," he told CNN. See more out-of-this-world photos of Roswell on his iReport.
Mitaka, Japan —
A devoted fan of Ghibli films for 20 years, iReporter Daniel Fandino says he was extremely impressed that the Ghibli museum could convey the same sense of wonder as the films to visitors. Check out more photos of the Ghibli museum iReport.
Geneva, Switzerland —
Physics lovers are making pilgrimages to CERN, one of the world's most respected laboratories for scientific research. A fan of reading about science, iReporter William Joseph Drawdy has taken the trip to CERN four times and says he has learned something new each time.Learn more about his CERN trip on iReport.
Cardiff, Wales —
After watching "The Christmas Invasion" episode of the television show "Doctor Who," iReporter Veronica Caterina Ielo says she was completely hooked. It wasn't long before she was saying allons-y and taking a trip to Cardiff for the Doctor Who Experience. "It was 100 percent a nerd pilgrimage," she said. "It was pure fun." Grab your sonic screwdriver and check out more photos on her iReport.
Kennedy Space Center, Florida —
NASA's Kennedy Space Center is the destination for space loving nerds. When an opportunity to go on a launch pad tour arose, iReporter James Scott Siler jumped at it. "It's an area that has been off limits for decades," he said. " The sights are incredible as it is only by being there that you can truly get a sense of scale." Explore more photos from the space center on his iReport.
Vulcan, Alberta —
Set course to Vulcan! Sharing its name with the home planet of Spock, Star Trek nerds are beaming down to Canada to get their dose of trekkie fun. Fans can even see a replica of the Starship Enterprise. iReporter Maggie Jones says she was impressed with her trip. "The town really wants to give Star Trek fans a great experience," she told CNN. See more fascinating photos of Vulcan on her iReport.
Hampshire, England —
Tucked away in Hampshire, literary nerds can explore the inspirational home where novelist Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life. iReporter Teresa Fields says it was surreal to walk the same paths that Jane Austen once walked. "It was a culmination of every fantasy you ever had when reading her books," she said.See more photos from her lovely Jane Austen pilgrimage on her iReport.
Orlando, Florida —
In a galaxy not so far, far away, fans can delight in the exhibition, 'Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination' at the Orlando Science Center. The exhibit features hundreds of artifacts from the films and explores the science behind Star Wars. "It's pretty amazing to see some of these props that were in some of the most iconic scenes in movie history," said iReporter Gordon Tarpley. Travel lightspeed to more photos on his iReport.
Orlando, Florida —
For passionate Disney fans, there is no happier place on earth than Walt Disney World. With Disney being such a big part of her childhood, iReporter Marie McGrath has made the trek over half a dozen times. "Its simply magical," she said. "Every time I go there, I still feel the same excitement as the first time I visited." Discover and see more from her trip to the Magic Kingdom on her iReport.
New York, New York —
There's no place quite like New York City for a musical theater lover. And for Montreal resident and iReporter Richard Theroux, he says there's nothing more exhilarating than catching a show in New York. "Seeing all the musical theater posters was so impressive and vibrant. It was out of this world," he said. "It was absolute magic." Learn more about his Big Apple trip on his iReport.
Metropolis, Illinois —
If you're a fan of the Man of Steel, why not make a visit to Metropolis? Thousands of fans descend on the town every year for the Superman Celebration and iReporter Scott Braun hopes to make it an annual trip for as many years as he can. "Every year I go, I meet more people who all feel the same affection for Superman that I have." Check out more photos from his trip to Metropolis on his iReport.
