According to IMDb, only the pilot episode of the Vampire Diaries was shot in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The rest of the series was moved and shot majorly in Covington, Georgia.
The supernatural teen drama which aired its first episode on The CW on September 10, 2009, was developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec and was based on the book series of the same name by L.J Smith. The Vampire Diaries enjoys a massive fan following to date as viewers fell in love with the supernatural drama plotline and of course the two hot brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore.
The show revolves around the town people of the fictional town of Mystic Falls, Virginia which has a long supernatural history. Elena Gilbert who lost her parents in a car accident stays with her aunt and brother Jeremy. She falls in love with Stefan Salvatore and later comes to know that he is a vampire. As the series progresses, Elena and Stefan's relationship gets complicated because of Stefan's brother Damon Salvatore.
Elena is then torn between the two Salvatore brothers but eventually chooses Damon as her guy. In the show, Elena along with her friends and the Salvatore brothers fights against dark entities looming in the corners of Mystic Falls.
The filming locations for The Vampire Diaries
Coming to the production aspect of the most beloved teen drama, a major chunk of The Vampire Diaries show was shot in Covington, Georgia. There are many iconic locations in the show that a true fan would have noticed about. Well, for the unversed, you can visit this real-life location where the show was shot and take in the whole feel of Mystic Falls.
Here is a list of locations that Vampire Diaries fans can visit:
1. The Mystic Grill: The fans of the show will surely know that this eatery was one of the most frequent hangout spots for Elena and her friends. The real eatery was opened in 2014 by die-hard fans of the show. The outside architect is very similar to the eatery in the show, but the inside is different. The Mystic Grill is at 116 Clark Street, Covington, Georgia.
2. The Gilbert House: Elena Gilbert's house is one of the most happening places in the show. In the show, it was shown that after turning into a vampire and turning off her emotions, Elena burned down her house with her brother Jeremy's body in it. The house (now a private residence) is completely alright and the fans can also visit it for a quick photo session. However, one cannot enter the house.
The house is located at 2104 Floyd Street, NE Covington Georgia.
3. The Salvatore Boarding House: The famous Salvatore house was apparently filmed using two different locations. As mentioned above in the pilot episode, the location that was first used was situated at 6471 224 Street, Langley, British Columbia, and then the rest of the shoot was done at 598 Abernathy Road, NE Atlanta, Georgia. However, the second location which was famously known as the Glenridge Hall was actually demolished in 2015.
4. Whitmore Frat House: Elena and Damon happened to share a very crucial moment on the show in the Whitmore Frat House. The house's original name was the Orna Villa which is the fraternity house of Oxford College. The Orna Villa is located at 1008 N Emory Street, Oxford Georgia and the fans can surely go there and take a peek at it.
5. Whitmore College: Before visiting the "Frat House" fans should surely visit the college where Elena, Bonnie, and Caroline attended the show. The college's original name is Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia. The college is located at 801 Emory Street in Oxford, Georgia, and was founded in 1836.
6. The Clock Tower: The iconic clock tower in the show is actually located at 1124 Clark Street, SW Covington Georgia. The clock tower is actually a part of the Historic Newton County Courthouse. Fans can easily visit the location, click amazing photos and also buy The Vampire Diaries merchandise from the shop close to the courthouse.
7. Bonnie's Grams' house: Grams Bennett, Bonnie's grandma who was a witch, played a crucial role in helping Bonnie find her inner witch and channel it with ease on the show. Bonnie and the other main character were often seen visiting the house and the fans can visit it too. The location is situated at 2136 Conyers Street, SE Covington, Georgia.
8. Lockwood Mansion: Originally known as Worthington Manor is one of the prettiest abodes located at 2129 East Street, SE Covington, Georgia. This manor is famously known for being Tyler Lockwoods house in the show. Well, the Lockwood Mansion has actually been shot in two different locations one was the Worthington Manor and the other one was Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast. Fans can tour the private residence but with the help of the tour group called 'Vampire Stalkers' or then can simply take a picture from the outside.
9. Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast: The other location which was shot as the Lockwood Mansion was built in 1836 and is situated at 2176 Monticello St, SW Covington, Georgia. It is a very famous tourist spot as it allows them to stay overnight. According to their website, the main cast members stayed there during the production.
10. Scoops: Finally, after visiting all the other amazing locations, the fans must surely visit Scoops, the ice cream shop which was visited by Elena and her friends frequently in the show. The store is located at 1131 Church Covington, Georgia, and is open Monday-Saturday (11 AM-10 PM) and on Sunday (12 PM-9 PM). PS: According to Covington's website, Ian Somerhalder loved the banana pudding milkshake from this store.
Who are the cast members of The Vampire Diaries?
There is a huge list of cast members when it comes to talking about the characters in The Vampire Diaries. However, the most commons ones throughout the entire 8 seasons are:
1. Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert/Katherine Pierce/ Amara.
2. Paul Wesley as Stefan Salvatore.
3. Ian Somerhalder as Damon Salvatore.
4. Matt Davis as Alaric Saltzman.
5. Candice King as Caroline Forbes.
6. Kat Graham as Bonnie Bennett.
7. Joseph Morgan as Klaus Mikaelson.
8. Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
9. Zach Roerig as Matt Donovan.
10. Michael Malarkey as Enzo St. John.
11. Steven R. McQueen as Jeremy Gilbert and
12. Sara Canning as Jenna Sommers.
FAQs
Q. When did the Vampire Diaries start and end?
A. The Vampires Diaries began airing on September 10, 2009 and was wrapped up on March 10, 2017.
Q. How many episodes and seasons does the Vampire Diaries have?
A. The Vampires Diaries has a total of 8 seasons and 171 episodes.
Q. In which season did Nina Dobrev leave the Vampire Diaries?
A. Nina Dobrev bid adieu to the Vampire Diaries after its sixth season but she returned as a guest star in the series finale.
