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this is clarksville A legendary and scenic city, Clarksville is a destination that many visit again and again. Others visit then choose to make this beautiful and friendly city their home. (Afterall, we were rated the #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money.com in 2019!) Natural surroundings like the Cumberland Riverfront and Dunbar Cave State Park make water and outdoor recreation plentiful. Historic and family-friendly attractions ensure there’s always something fun to see and do. Shops, restaurants, arts and music add to the mix of making Clarksville a meaningful and memorable experience. Historic architecture frames downtown streets for a true wow-factor! As you plan a safe and fun trip to Clarksville, know that all of our attractions, restaurants, hotels and parks have been taking extra precautions so you can travel safely. Please help us keep Clarksville a safe destination by doing your part to observe recommended guidelines for masks, social distancing and frequent handwashing. 2|
table of contents REASONS TO VISIT IN EVERY SEASON 4 ATTRACTIONS 8 DRINK & DINE 9 SHOPPING 10 OUTDOOR RECREATION 11 HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS 12 ARTS & CULTURE 13 ACCOMMODATIONS 14 AREA MAP 15 CONNECT WITH VISIT CLARKSVILLE VISITOR CENTER 180 Holiday Drive | Clarksville, TN 37040 931.553.8467 | Tuesday - Saturday ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 25 Jefferson St., Suite 300 | Clarksville, TN 37040 931.647.2331 | visitclarksvilletn.com #VISITCLARKSVILLETN DOWNLOAD OUR APP ON THE COVER: Tennessee Triumph - a monument on public square celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. Photo by Odinn Media. 2021 Travel Planner © 2021 Visit Clarksville
Reasons to Visi t in every season springtime = adventure time Historic Collinsville Community Built Playground African American Legacy Trail Step back in time at the Historic Liberty Park is home to a Learn the expansive and unique Collinsville Pioneer Settlement. massive community-built history of Clarksville’s African Take a self-guided tour of 16 playground. This civic-led project American community. From authentically furnished structures includes a separate area for community gardens and historic along the rolling 40 acres. Open toddlers, structures for climbing churches to athletic, musical and weekends May - October. and exploring and so much more. business trailblazers, Clarksville Plus, you're near picnic tables is proud of this rich history. Trails with scenic river views. Discover the city’s most scenic Cycling sites from a trail. While you can Wade Bourne Nature Center Explore on two wheels from enjoy trails all year long, there’s at Rotary Park one of the city’s BCycle rental nothing quite like spring when Visitors can enjoy free, public stations. Hop on at Downtown you’re greeted with new buds, access to permanent and Commons, Liberty Park, blooms, wildlife and warming temporary displays as well as McGregor Park, the Greenway or sunshine! Find “Instaworthy” hands-on activities to learn APSU. Rent, then return at pics at Dunbar Cave State Park, more about the natural history of any location. Rotary Park, the Greenway, Clarksville. Located within Rotary RiverWalk and Upland Trail. Park, the Wade Bourne Nature Live Music Center is a place of learning and May kicks off a summer of live Rock Climbing discovery for all ages. outdoor concerts – most of Climbing is also relatively which are free! Kick up your pleasant throughout the year, but heels or simply relax and listen at spring is peak for breathtaking concerts from local and regional views at Middle Tennessee’s bands at Downtown Commons, designated outdoor rock climbing Beachaven Winery, Old Glory venue, King's Bluff. Distilling Company and more. beachavenwine trailmixbike beffafeffa
Reasons to Visi t in every season Free Family Fun Summer activities Downtown Commons Downtown Market Cave Tours This full-block urban park is a Downtown Clarksville transforms Cool off with a cave tour where kid’s delight! With an imagination to a festive spot on Saturday it's 58° year around. Plus, it’s playground, water features, free mornings May - October. The the only public cave in the world summer concerts, plenty of room top-rated open-air market where you can see 14th century for free play, and shaded spots features locally grown fresh Mississippian Native American for a picnic – what's not to love?! produce and weekly handcrafted cave art. products. Parks Independence Day Celebration Explore two state and 30 local Disc Golf Enjoy one of the most impressive parks filled with activities like Disc golf is a sport the whole fireworks displays in the state, splash pads, hiking, water sports, family can enjoy! Find two very if not the southeast. Celebrate creeks, playgrounds, picnic areas, different courses at Rotary Park with food, live music, and family- wildlife, history and more. (18 holes) and Barbara Johnson friendly activities followed by Park (9 holes). the fireworks display over the Walking History Tour Cumberland River at Liberty Park Follow along three history trails Watersports on July 3 each year. and learn about Clarksville’s What better way to beat the heritage, notable residents, heat than in (or on) the water? Public Art historic architecture, and more. With 650 miles of navigable Murals, fountains and sculptures waterways, you can enjoy dot the downtown and Fort Defiance Civil War Park fishing, skiing, kayaking, boating, surrounding areas. A tour of Hear the stories, learn the history, canoeing and tubing. Clarksville’s public art is both see the weapons, wander the educational and entertaining. grounds and experience the views at the Fort Defiance Civil War Park & Interpretive Center. teamusatravels @ab__photo__ lifewithfood__
Reasons to Visi t in every season inspiring reasons to visit in the Fall RiverFest Mountain Biking Greenway Vistas This free three-day music and If exhilarating hills, jumps and Soak up the splendor of fall arts festival held along the banks tight switchbacks are your kind color along the 9-mile Clarksville of the Cumberland is an end-of- of adventure, find your thrill along Greenway. The paved trail is ideal summer blowout with music, one of Clarksville’s professionally for walking, running, biking, or food, art and a kids zone. designed mountain biking trails. skating. Enjoy creek views, open fields and dense woods, and Welcome Home Patio Dining bluffs – nature at its finest! Veterans Celebration Cooler temperatures and Remember, honor and celebrate lower humidity mean dining Seasonal Craft Beverages America’s heroes with exhibits, outside is once again a pleasant Clarksville’s winery, breweries, concerts, ceremonies, a parade, experience! A bonus: find distillery, and meadery all unveil and more at this 5-day event. premium river views from some new seasonal offerings. Wicked downtown restaurant patios and Harvest, Hot Chocolate Brown Oktoberfests balconies. Ale are samples of what tasters Enjoy German food and beer can enjoy in the fall season. along with a variety of fall brews Zombie Hunting at Oktoberfests happening all You might be surprised at how Farm Fun around town throughout the fall. much fun hunting zombies can The cool fall temperatures will get be. Clarksville Zombie Hunters anyone in the mood for pumpkin Country backroads offers five attractions in one: a picking, hayrides, corn mazes and Along rural highways and paintball hayride, shooting gallery, photo ops. Four farms feature a backroads, fields are being a small-group missions, Zombie variety of seasonal family-friendly harvested and tobacco barns are escape game a dark room and enjoyment. firing the crop that made our city movies – all guaranteed fun! one of the wealthiest cities in the nation in the mid-19th century. oldglorydistillingco j2_photographs dhmenser
Reasons to Visi t in every season Let your creativity soar during winter Paint Pottery Performing Arts Escape Games HorseFeathers is a unique Clarksville’s oldest professional A fun, creative and challenging pottery and art studio with no theatre, the Roxy offers patrons game for families or small groups, studio fees. Choose your pottery both professional company you’ll need all your wits to plot or wood item and paint it, then shows and community offerings. and plan your successful escape pick it up later or have it shipped. at Excape Games. Indoor Adventure Blow A Glass Ornament From high-speed go carts and Bubbles, Trains & More Test the bounds of your creativity laser tag at The City Forum to A bubble cave, massive train at a glass-blowing workshop glow-in-the-dark golf at D&D Mini display, and family art room at Erin’s Farm. Learn with an Golf, we will keep your family are just the beginning of a fun, individual or group during the entertained. Need to take the experience at the Customs winter months and enjoy the thrill up a notch? Try one of the House Museum. tranquility at this century-old city’s newest amusements, axe farm. throwing. Holiday Festivities Kick off the holiday season with Antique Shopping Trampoline Thrills a dazzling display of lights Antique and vintage shops are There’s nothing quite like a throughout the city. Over one sprinkled throughout Clarksville- trampoline to bring out the kid in million lights illuminate the Montgomery County. Discover all of us. The 15,000 square feet half-mile walk along the river at treasures from by-gone days of interconnected, trampolines Christmas on the Cumberland, or ideas for repurposing your with dodgeball, trapeze, while the Clarksville Speedway own items. Explore individual launchpads, foam pits, a battle hosts an impressive three-million shops or wander through the beam and Ninja obstacle course light display - a treat for all ages! large collections at Miss Lucille’s at Defy Clarksville puts a smile on Open from Thanksgiving through Marketplace or Warehouse 41. all faces. New Years. cusomtshousemuseum thecityforum draywimmer
Local ATTRACTIONS AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY TRAIL DUNBAR CAVE STATE PARK OLD GLORY DISTILLING CO. 1188 Cumberland Drive 401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd. 451 Alfred Thun Rd. visitclarksvilletn.com tnstateparks.com oldglorydistilling.com BEACHAVEN WINERY ERIN’S FARM PINNACLE FAMILY 1100 Dunlop Lane 7000 Hodges Rd. ENTERTAINMENT CENTER beachavenwinery.com erinsfarm.com 430 Warfield Blvd. pinnaclebowl.com CLARKSVILLE GREENWAY EXCAPE GAMES 1100 Pollard Rd. 1943 Fort Campbell Blvd PORT ROYAL HISTORIC STATE PARK cityofclarksville.com excapegames.com 300 Old Clarksville Hwy. tnstateparks.com CLARKSVILLE SPEEDWAY FORT DEFIANCE CIVIL WAR PARK 1600 Needmore Rd. 120 Duncan St. RAINBO SKATE CENTER clarksvillespeedway.com fortdefianceclarksville.com 631 Highway 41A Bypass rainboskatecenter.com CLARKSVILLE ZOMBIE HUNTERS GOVERNOR’S SQUARE MALL 3975 Martha’s Chapel Rd. & AMC THEATRES REGAL CINEMAS clarksvillezombiehunters.com 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd 1810 Tiny Town Rd. governorssquare.net regmovies.com CROSS CREEK CLAYS 3975 Jarman Hollow Rd., Palmyra HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE ROTARY PARK & DISC GOLF COURSE crosscreekclays.com PIONEER SETTLEMENT 2308 Rotary Park Dr. 4711 Weakley Rd., Southside mcgtn.org CUMBERLAND RIVERWALK historiccollinsville.com 640 N. Riverside Drive ROXY REGIONAL THEATRE cityofclarksville.com HORSEFEATHERS POTTERY STUDIO 100 Franklin Street 94 Franklin St. roxyregionaltheatre.org CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM myhorsefeathers.com & CULTURAL CENTER SMITH TRAHERN MANSION 200 S. Second St. L & N TRAIN DEPOT 101 McClure St. customshousemuseum.org Commerce & 10th St. fceclarksville.org mchsociety.org D&D BLACKLIGHT MINI GOLF TENNESSEE DISCOVERY TRAIL 211 Holiday Dr. LIBERTY PARK & MARINA 200 S. Second St. dndminigolf.com PAT HEAD SUMMITT & downtowncommons.org WILMA RUDOLPH STATUES DEFY CLARKSVILLE 1188 Cumberland Drive THE AXE THROWING PLACE EXTREME AIR PARK cityofclarksville.com 592 Fire Station Rd. Suite B 310 Needmore Rd. axethrowingplace.com defy.com/locations.defy-clarksville MAGIC WHEELS FUN CENTER 1671 Fort Campbell Blvd. THE CITY FORUM DON F. PRATT MEMORIAL MUSEUM magicwheelsfun.com 2231-T Madison St 2604 Screaming Eagle Blvd., thecityforum.com Fort Campbell MONTGOMERY COUNTY fortcampbell.com/museums/don-f- SHOOTING COMPLEX THE FLIP’N AXE pratt-museum/ 4201 Southside Rd., Southside 2121 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Suite A shoottn.org flipnaxe.com DOWNTOWN COMMONS 215 Legion Street NORTH FORD ST. Download the VisitClarksvilleTN App downtowncommons.org MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK for hours of operation, wayfinding and 2470 N. Ford St. other details. cambatn.org 8
Savor the Authentic F lavors DRINK & DINE TAP INTO OUR CRAFTY CREATIONS N ew restaurants NEW & TRENDY Flatbread pizzas, charcuterie, fish ADULT BEVERAGES Seven craft breweries, a distillery, open regularly, tacos, macarons, avocado toast, winery and meadery along with elevating custom blended teas, cicchetti, quirky and cosmopolitan cocktails Clarksville’s food sushi, or cheesecake on a stick… give adults oodles of options for scene for visitors whatever you define as trendy sampling local spirits. and residents alike. food, you probably won’t have You’ll be sure to find a trouble finding it in Clarksville. Learn more on our website, favorite and find more variety visitclarksvilletn.com/restaurants. than you might expect. Best of INTERNATIONAL FLAIR all, you’ll enjoy affordable price The influence of the points. Fort Campbell Army Post, Austin Peay State SOUTHERN FARE University, and dozens of If you’re traveling to this part of international industries the country and expect to find give the city a robust traditional Southern food, you international food scene. won’t be disappointed. BBQ, fried Where else can you find chicken, catfish, burgers and authentic Korean Bulgogi steaks, along with hearty slices of and German Schnitzel delicious pies and cakes are some in the same restaurant? of the indulgences you simply Try something new. You'll must allow yourself while you’re appreciate that all of our traveling in Tennessee. 230+ restaurants are affordably priced. 9
I n addition to familiar national brands like Academy Sports, Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s, Ulta, At Home and more, visitors to Clarksville also have the option of one-of-a-kind finds from a variety of local shops. From antiques to art, crafty to couture, you’ll have no trouble finding that “something special” or a memorable souvenir during your time in Clarksville. New retail opens in Clarksville regularly and different commercial districts each have their own style. • The EXIT 4 is home to Governor’s Square Mall and numerous national and regional brands. • Find eclectic, collectible, couture, boutique and local art DOWNTOWN. • Traditionally residential, the EXIT 11/SANGO area is an emerging retail district with restaurants, shops and services opening regularly. Established businesses like Miss Lucille’s Marketplace and other antique shops make this area worthy of some time. • There’s a strong entrepreneurial spirit at EXIT 1, a gateway to Fort Campbell. Here you’ll find international restaurants and great BBQ, home-based food and bakeries, and more. Browse Away w i th LOCAL SHOPPING EVERYTHING YOU NEED AND LOCAL FLAIR YOU NEVER DREAMED POSSIBLE 10
Explore unlim i ted OUTDOOR RECREATION JOURNEY DEEP INTO OUR NATURAL BEAUTY A bandon the hurried pace of daily life to unplug and reconnect. With two rivers, 650 miles of navigable water, 32 state and local parks, 6 golf courses, rock climbing, cave tours, and miles of hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails, the city is a veritable wonderland for outdoor adventure! Plus, our moderate year-round temperatures make most activities pleasant in all four distinct seasons. Let these spaces inspire you to explore Clarksville’s natural beauty: • Walk or bike the lush 9.2-mile CLARKSVILLE GREENWAY with bluff walls, tree canopies, overlooks, water views and a 600-foot pedestrian bridge. • Canoe, paddleboard or kayak treks on the CLARKSVILLE BLUEWAY. Rentals are available at local outfitters. • Explore the 144-acre natural playground of DUNBAR CAVE STATE PARK that includes hiking trails, picnic areas, wildlife and season cave tours. • Disc golf is a fun sport for all ages and abilities and ROTARY PARK offers an 18-hole course among the hills and creeks. • Walk, rent a B-cycle or enjoy a picnic along the scenic CUMBERLAND RIVERWALK. Continue your trek into the heart of downtown via the Pedestrian Overpass to the UPLAND TRAIL. • Designed exclusively for mountain bike enthusiasts, the NORTH FORD MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK boasts trails and jumps suitable for all skill levels. Find out more on our website, visitclarksvilletn.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation. 11
Historic Attractions And trailblazers PAST PRESERVED TO ENRICH OUR FUTURE C larksville’s founding at the confluence of the Cumberland and Red Rivers set the stage for what became a thriving commercial crossroads, particularly for the tobacco trade, by the mid-1800’s. Glimpse into the life of early Americans who roamed the land during the mid-19th Century with a self-guided audio tour at HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE PIONEER SETTLEMENT. The intrepretive property features 16 restored log homes and outbuildings with authentic period artifacts on 40 rural rolling acres. Permanent exhibits at the CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER, like Becoming Clarksville, showcase how local agriculture, industry, education, culture, government, medicine, military, and transportation have all contributed to the city we know today. Built in 1858 for wealthy tobacconist Christopher Smith, the beautiful SMITH TRAHERN MANSION reflects the transition between Green Revival and Italianate styles. Adjoining the property, the Riverview Cemetery dates to the 1700’s. The AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY TRAIL will take you across Montgomery County to learn the expansive and unique history of Clarksville’s African American community. From community gardens and historic churches to athletic, musical and business trailblazers – like Wilma Rudolph – Clarksville is proud of this rich history. 12
I n an area steeped with heritage, it’s only natural that a vibrant arts scene would emerge to capture the minds and imaginations of residents and visitors. Public art, theatre, museums, galleries and music reinforce Clarksville’s cultural experience. The CUSTOMS HOUSE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER features both rotating and permanent exhibits in a 56,000-square-foot facility. The museum is both the state’s second-largest general history museum, and a fascinating architectural marvel which is now underlit at night. Science, history and art, with plenty of hands-on interaction, means fun for kids of all ages. The iconic ROXY REGIONAL THEATRE is a cornerstone of entertainment in downtown Clarksville. Enjoy live professional theatre and musicals, from family favorites to Shakespeare to black-box alternatives. ARTWALK, held downtown on the Thursday evening of each month, galleries, and a panorama of sculptures, murals and fountains give downtown an inspiring and artistic vibe. Explore the TN MUSIC PATHWAYS with five markers in Clarksville that recognize the people, places and genres that make Tennessee the Soundtrack of America. Learn more on our website, visitclarksvilletn.com/ things-to-do/arts-and-culture. Be inspired by ARTS & CULTURE HIP AT THE HEART AND AUTHENTIC FROM THE START 13
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KENTUCKY TENNESSEE 1 EXIT 1 19 15 area map 28 EXIT 4 16 21 18 24 14 30 2 22 29 1 9 EXIT 8 5 23 12 32 7 20 31 17 26 EXIT 11 13 27 11 6 10 4 8 25 All noted sites are approximations. recreation attractions * 1 Visitor Information Center Clarksville Blueway Access 16 17 Clarksville Speedway Customs House Museum & Cultural Center 2 Clarksville Greenway 18 D&D Blacklight Mini Golf 3 North Ford St. Mountain Bike Park 19 Don F. Pratt Museum 4 Cross Creek Clays 20 Downtown Commons 5 Dunbar Cave State Park 21 Excape Games 6 King’s Bluff Rock Climbing 22 Flip’N Axe 7 McGregor Park & RiverWalk 23 Fort Defiance Civil War Park 8 Montgomery County 24 Governor’s Square Mall Shooting Complex 25 Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement 9 Port Royal Historic State Park 26 L & N Train Depot 10 Rotary Park & Disc Golf 27 Miss Lucille’s Marketplace & The City Forum 11 Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 28 Old Glory Distilling Co. Marina & Liberty Park 12 Austin Peay State University 29 Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center 13 The Axe Throwing Place 30 Defy Clarksville Extreme Air Park 14 Beachaven Vineyards & Winery 31 Roxy Regional Theatre 15 Clarksville Regional Airport & 32 Smith Trahern Mansion Disc Golf 15
Find Your Fun Photo Credit: Julie Igo Discover all the activities and events that are happening in Clarksville during your visit. Check the Visit Clarksville website and app for event details throughout the year. VisitClarksvilleTN.com FESTIVALS CONCERTS CELEBRATIONS COMPETITIONS
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