STAY IN COVINGTON For a cinematic journey, head to Covington , where classics like the Denzel Washington sports drama “Remember the Titans” and the more recent Netflix series “Sweet Magnolias” came alive. Take the self-guided Walk of the Stars , located in the Historic Downtown Covington Square . See if you can spot pavers celebrating actors like Paul Wesley from “The Vampire Diaries” and Phoebe Tonkin from “The Originals.” Get your fill of both food and fantasy at the Mystic Grill , inspired by the tales of “The Vampire Diaries.” Or, head to Mystic Mercantile to tour a hauntingly accurate representation of the old Salvatore Mansion living room. From there, dive into the Mystic Falls Tour , which guides you through the haunts and hangouts featured on the show, including the exclusive Lockwood Mansion. Later, climb aboard the Main Street Trolley , which takes you to more than 40 iconic filming spots, including the yee-hawing roads found on “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Grab a bite at City Pharmacy , a former 1920s drugstore, and try the chef-prepared dishes and cocktails. Top it all off by indulging your cravings with a scoop of vibrant-blue Cookie Monster ice cream peppered with chocolate chips at Scoops . Rest in a Covington-themed suite at the Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast – where “The Vampire Diaries” once filmed and cast and crew have stayed – before road-tripping to your next stop. Twelve Oaks is also said to be the inspiration for Ashley’s home in the epic classic film, “Gone With the Wind.” 94 #EXPLOREGEORGIA TOP TO BOTTOM: TWELVE OAKS BED & BREAKFAST, COVINGTON/CALEB JONES; COVINGTON VISITORS CENTER, COVINGTON/CALEB JONES
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