Covington, Georgia, aka Mystic Falls, Virginia, is the filming location for the Vampire Diaries. A normally quiet, historic suburb of Atlanta, Covington has hosted the filming of over 35 TV shows and films - earning it the nickname "The Hollywood of the South".
The sleepy suburb is the perfect setting for the Vampire Diaries. The film crew has built on the historic beauty of the county courthouse (c. 1884), the downtown square, and a local accountants office. The entire Covington downtown area is listed on the national register of historic places - making it a stunning backdrop for any filming.