The teen supernatural hit is set in the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia – but any fan who visits knows the real Mystic Falls is Covington, Georgia. The small town outside Atlanta became the beating (or un-beating) heart of the series, its square and houses instantly recognisable to viewers.
Where was The Vampire Diaries filmed?
The Vampire Diaries was filmed in Covington, Georgia (Mystic Falls) and around Atlanta, after the pilot was shot in Vancouver.
Every Vampire Diaries location, explained
Mystic Falls – Covington, Georgia
The town square, the Gilbert house and Grams’s house are all in Covington, Georgia, a small town east of Atlanta that fans visit as the real Mystic Falls.
The Salvatore Boarding House – Atlanta
The Salvatore brothers’ mansion exterior used Georgia State University and grand estates in the Atlanta area.
Atlanta stand-ins
Various city and campus scenes used Atlanta locations, with the region’s mix of small towns and studios serving the whole run.
The pilot – Vancouver
Only the original pilot was shot in Vancouver, before the production settled permanently in Georgia.
Planning a visit
Covington, Georgia leans happily into its Mystic Falls fame – the town square is a genuine fan pilgrimage, and it’s an easy drive from Atlanta. The town has hosted many Southern-set shows, earning it the nickname “the Hollywood of the South.”
