Calling all vampire lovers! You don’t have to go all the way to Forks, Washington (yes, we’re looking at you, Twilight fans) to experience some vampire fun. Covington, Georgia, located less than an hour outside of the city is actually the #6 ‘best vampire destination in the WORLD, according to the Travel Channel! Keep scrolling to learn all about the vampiric vibes in Covington.
Why is Covington, GA such a hub for vampire lovers?
Along with a ~mystical~ vibe all throughout town, Covington, Georgia is well-known as the filming location for ‘The Vampire Diaries’, which ran from 2009 to 2017.
Covington actually houses the state’s only TV and Movie Museum inside the Covington Visitor Center, where you can see props from the show, learn behind the scenes filming facts, and feed your passion for Damon, Stefan, Elena, Caroline, and Rebekah! (And, of course, buy some really cool Vampire Diaries and vampire souvenirs.)
Probably most famous for vampire fanatics in Covington, however, is the Vampire Stalkers’ Mystic Falls Tour.
What is the Mystic Falls Tour?
As the cast’s #1 recommended tour for the ‘Vampire Diaries’ series, the Mystic Falls Tour lets visitors into the supernatural world of The ‘Vampire Diaries.’ Tour-goers will see iconic filming locations like:
- the Clocktower
- the town square
- the ever famous Gilbert House (including the iconic porch swing)
- Caroline Forbes’ House
- all things Mystic Falls
And this is the only tour in Covington with access to:
- the Lockwood Mansion
- Witches House
- Elena’s Porch
You’ll also get to explore many other filming locations from all 8 seasons of the show.
The tour is privately owned by Covington locals who are just as obsessed with the show as you are! Oh, and it’s ‘The Vampire Diaries’ cast’s #1 choice for tours about the show
For all the details on Mystic Falls Tour, check out their website, here!