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Mystic Falls Tour

Take the Cast's #1 Recommended Tour for the Vampire Diaries and see iconic locations like the Clocktower including the town square, Exclusive porch access to the ever famous Gilbert House including the iconic porch swing , Caroline Forbes' House, all things Mystic Falls and many more scenes from all 8 seasons of the show including the EXCLUSIVE Lockwood Mansion . Access granted only to Mystic Falls Tours.

Legacies fans will also enjoy hearing the stories that go with the locations from on site filming like Malivore's portal in the area, the ever famous 80's episode and so much more is now included on the Mystic Falls tour.

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Thanks for supporting our small business. Because of guests like you we have purchased 2 new trams. We can now accommodate more guests! Please keep in mind our tours are still selling out fast! As soon as you know your dates it is best to book. If you are hoping to book a tour that is already sold out you will need to watch our website. Sometimes we can add extra seats to tours already on the booking calendar. We can only add seats when home owners approve us being on their property longer than originally agreed. That means those seats will be added at home owners discretion. We cannot tell you what day to check the website. You will need to check often and watch our social media for updates. Our suggestion would be to check daily starting a few weeks before the date you are interested in. Quick tip: Any tour date that already has 40 seats will not have seats added for that day. Tours run every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesdays/Wednesdays now offered Seasonally.

Tram Tour with moderate walking

Wheelchair Accessible by request with notice 6 months ahead of time

Tours begin at - 1143 Oak St. Covington, GA, 30014

Tour guests are REQUIRED to sign an accident waiver and a non-compete clause before scheduled tour.

Video filming is NOT permitted on the tour

High heels, wedges, or boots with wedges are NOT permitted. There will be NO exceptions

Tours run year round and Sell out FAST! Book Early!

Currently we are NOT able to accommodate children 5 and under due to local car seat laws. Thanks for your understanding

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Tours cost: $55.00 p er person

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The Vampire Diaries Tours

Main street trolleys offers many tours, but only 2 that covers the vampire dairies series filming locations. they are the covington movie tour , and the epic tour . this page is to help you understand the difference in both tours., please note each tour shows different filming locations and do not overlap., the covington movie tour , along with other filming locations you will also go to:.

Matt & Vickie’s house
MG’s house
Rebekahs house
Grams house
Isobels house
Elenas house
Carolines house
The Delena rain kiss scene
The 1864 Lockwood mansion
The new Lockwood mansion
Doppelgänger dream house
& many other locations

The Epic Tour

This tour visits locations of the tvd series you can’t see on any tour in covington like:.

Dean’s Garage
Jo and Alaric’s wedding venue
Enzo’s death
Tomb Vampire House
The Murder House
Aurora’s house
Maxwell’s garage
Hallow house
Keelan & Freya’s wedding venue
Bells Grocery
Filming location of the Originals
and much more

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The Ultimate Vampire Diaries Fan Guide to Georgia

June 8, 2022 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Starting in 2009 and running for eight seasons, not to mention spawning multiple spinoffs, The Vampire Diaries is one of the most popular series to be filmed in Georgia. Its impact is still seen today as the show gains popularity on streaming platforms.

It tells of a young girl who meets a pair of vampire brothers and finds herself falling deeper into their world. The show starred Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, and Ian Somerhalder and was filmed primarily in Covington, Georgia. This is also where Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias is filmed.

There are many to find but some have since been demolished . Other locations are private and not open to the public. But here are some of the best spots to visit for The Vampire Diaries fans.

Looking for more fan guides? Check out our posts from Outer Banks , Stranger Things , and The Walking Dead .

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The Vampire Diaries Filming Locations

Homes from the vampire diaries.

There are many homes used in the series over the years. It should go without saying, but DO NOT TRESSPASS , even if you find the address online.

Mayor Lockwood’s mansion is on East Street and visible from the street, the site of Caroline and Stefan’s wedding. You can usually snap a photo from the gates, but if you want to go onside, you’ll have to book a tour with Vampire Stalkers.

Elena’s House can be found at East and Floyd streets. Caroline’s House is right across the street. Gram’s house is on Conyers Street between Davis and East. Isabel’s mansion is next door to it.

Newton County Courthouse

The Newton County Courthouse and its iconic clock tower is featured heavily in the show and was originally built in 1884 in the Second Empire architectural style. It’s where Katherine prepares to jump and where Sheriff Forbes’ office is located. You may not be able to go inside since it’s an active courthouse, but you can see the outside.

Nearby you can also find Dr. Gilbert’s medical practice and Covington’s “Walk of Fame,” honoring the many television and film productions that have filmed here.

Oxford College, Oxford

Located five minutes drive down the road, Oxford College at Emory University is the Atlanta school’s original campus, founded in 1836. It stands in for Whitmore College, where Elena, Bonnie, and Caroline attended school in season five. It was also featured in the first episode of The Dukes of Hazzard , along with In the Heat of the Night and Vacation .

Nearby, check out the exterior of Orna Villa , the former home of the college president. It was used in a particularly gruesome episode as a fraternity house.

Mystic Grill

While originally created as a set, Mystic Grill opened in 2014 and is now an operational restaurant, full of memorabilia from the series. The restaurant has a diverse menu that includes fried chicken, burgers, and sandwiches. There’s also a rooftop where you can see the best views of downtown.

Southview Cemetery

Iron gates surround Southview Cemetery , a historic cemetery in downtown Covington. The oldest plots date back to the 1800s. One of the more notable scenes from the show filmed here was when Damon and Elena kiss in the rain.

Set in a former train depot, The Depot is a popular sports bar on the road to Oxford. The menu includes beer and food, including buffalo wings and burgers. In the show, it stands for Bree’s bar.

The Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast

The 1836 Antebellum mansion was used for flashback scenes on The Vampire Diaries . The home now operates as a bed and breakfast, boasting hearty Southern meals, spa tubs, and fine Turkish linens. Over 90 television shows and movies have been filmed here, including Madea’s Family Reunion , Life of the Party , and Bessie . It’s also been cast and crew accommodations.

The Vampire Diaries Tours and Experiences

If you’re looking for the best tour of the filming locations and stories from behind the scenes, your best bet is Vampire Stalkers , which has an office downtown. They also have artifacts from the show and souvenirs.

The Alley at Mystic Grill , located beneath the restaurant, is a must-see for fans of both The Vampire Diaries and Sweet Magnolias. It has souvenirs and memorabilia as well as a small museum of signed posters and props.

Where to Eat in Covington, Georgia

Downtown Covington has an abundance of fantastic restaurants. For fans of the show, it’s fun to try the places seen on screen, including Mystic Grill and The Depot. But that’s not all!

City Pharmacy is an award-winning restaurant in a former pharmacy building. Here you can enjoy dinner and brunch, including burgers, steaks, and pasta. For a sweet treat, Scoops ice cream shop is a favorite of the actors. Bread and Butter is a coffee shop and bakery in town with “wine blood bags” to appeal to fans.

Where to Stay in Covington, Georgia

Looking for a place to stay during your Vampire Diaries-themed trip? The Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast is popular with visitors, featured in television and film, with cozy rooms and daily breakfast. Hampton Inn Covington has amenities like daily breakfast. Rental houses are also a good option.

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About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.