Tuesday, July 27, 2010

News14.com: Visits from One Tree Hill fans boost economy


WILMINGTON- – As filming gets underway for the eighth season of the hit TV show One Tree Hill, fans flock to the Port City to catch a glimpse of the action in person.

The Cape Fear Coast Convention and Visitor’s Bureau said thousands of fans visit from around the world every year, bringing in money to the tourism industry.

Kristin Kellner gathered with fellow One Tree Hill fans on Monday. They traveled to different filming locations in Wilmington, including Jungle Rapids and the Stadium Batting Cages of Wilmington in hopes of spotting an actor from the show. Kellner lucked out when she got a wave from two actors.

“Your heart jumps because you can’t believe that you’re actually seeing them live, in person, looking at you,” the longtime One Tree Hill fan said.

It’s that special feeling that brings fans from across the world to Wilmington.



Read more and see a video here: Visits from One Tree Hill fans boost economy – News14.com.






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