Clarksville, TN Road Trips

Restored brick sidewalks and intersections, period lighting, benches and planters, the Franklin Street thoroughfare represents the centerpiece of a re-emerging downtown district. Explore the area at your leisure by taking the self-guided Walk Clarksville tour. The area features: Shopping at a number of antique shops and boutiques. Locally-owned restaurants offering everything from gourmet pizzas and burgers to German cuisine. Professional productions at a 1940s modern art theatre. Stunning architecture dating to the early 1850s. Austin Peay State University, Emerald Hill and Archwood, one of the cities finest representations of Italianate Revival architecture, as well as the Mabel Larson Gallery. Cumberland RiverWalk, McGregor Park, Riverside Drive. Any season of the year, the Cumberland RiverWalk is a site to behold. The 15-acre park features a RiverCenter with permanent historical displays, a playground, performance stages, picnic areas, and amphitheatre and a pedestrian over walk to historic downtown Clarksville. There are events like summer's Riverfest to winter's Christmas on the Cumberland, and walks adorned by sunsets and colorful autumn foliage. Historic Collinsville, 4711 Weakley Road, ☏ +1 931-648-9141. May 17-October 14, Th-Su 1PM-5PM. Other times/dates by appointment. Southside. Sprawled over 40 rolling acres, Historic Collinsville is a restored pioneer settlement featuring outbuildings that date from 1830 - 1870.

Clarksville StormPay.com Speedway, 1600 Needmore Rd, ☏ +1 931-645-2523. Hours: F Sa nights, March-October. 1/8 mile Drag Races for bracket racing on Friday nights. 1/4 mile high bank clay oval track for late model, open wheel, mini sprint, pro-street, street stock and mini-mode cars. Fenced park area for children. Admission charged. 1 Dunbar Cave State Park, 401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, ☏ +1 931-648-5526, toll-free: +1 888-867-2757. Hours: Park open daily 8AM-sunset. Visitor Center Daily 8AM-4:30PM. Tours by appointment. This 110-acre park is one of Clarksville's most scenic areas. The cave and surroundings were a mineral springs resort at the turn of the century. In the 1930s and 40s, the huge cave entrance served as a naturally air-conditioned venue to Big Band performances. Later, the cave was owned by country music legend Roy Acuff and hosted some of Nashville's biggest names in entertainment. Admission to park: Free. The cave is closed except for paid guided tours. However, these tours have been suspended indefinitely. The grounds have several hiking trails, ranging between just over a half-mile loop and just under a two-mile loop. Fishing is allowed on premises, but not swimming or boating due to the lake's small nature. Historic Downtown Walking & Driving Tours, 931-647-2331. See the best of historic downtown Clarksville and it perimeter through self-guidd walking or driving tours. Brochure maps are available at the Visitor Information Center, Chamber of Commerce, Customs House Museum, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Cumberland RiverCenter.

Clarksville is home to every major American chain and Southern chains as well. Sonic Drive-In restaurants and Waffle House restaurants can be found in abundance along with Popeye's, Charlie's Subs, Chik-fil-A, Jack-in-the-Box, Long John Silvers, and Five Guys Burgers and Fries fast food chains. Smoking is still allowed in some sections of certain establishments. 1 Sam's Gyros Cafe, 3095 Fort Campbell Blvd, ☏ +1 931 431-4886. This casual cafe offers tasty gyros among other menu items in very large portions. There is no website or menu offered online, but the pricing is relatively low. It is a great value for your money. The location is great, being on a main road of the area with lots of shopping and sight-seeing around. (updated Dec 2016)

Beachaven Winery, 1110 Dunlop Lane, ☏ +1 931-645-8867. May-Sep: M-Sa 9AM-7PM, Su noon-5PM; Oct-Apr: M-Sa 9AM-5PM, Su Noon-5PM. Enjoy free tours and tastings at one of Tennessee's foremost commercial wineries. Known for production award winning wines and champagnes, Beachaven provides a glimpse into the centuries old art of wine making. Hundreds of distinctive gift items and a large shaded picnic area ensure that your visit is complete. Free. 1 Blackhorse Pub & Brewery, 132 Franklin St, ☏ +1 931-552-3726. Get the pretzels with the beer cheese dip and the Whitehorse pizza. There are many different unique Blackhorse beers available as well as more well-known bottled beers. (updated Dec 2016)

Clarksville Microtel Inn & Suites, 241 Holiday Drive, ☏ +1 931-218-2171, fax: +1 931 905-2505. Fairfield Inn & Suites Clarksville, 110 Westfield Court, ☏ +1 931 551-3200, fax: +1 931 551-4066. Quality Inn Exit 4, 3095 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, ☏ +1 931 648-4848. Quality Inn, 700 Sango Road, ☏ +1 931 358-5800. Comfort Suites, 115 Fairbrook Place, ☏ +1 931-538-1642.

Clarksville is conveniently located on I-24, at the Tennessee-Kentucky border, just 40 minutes from Nashville International Airport. Interstate exits 1, 4, 8 and 11 serve as city gateways. Several US and state highways also intertwine throughout the city, making the community easily accessible from any direction. 1 Clarksville–Montgomery County Regional Airport (CKV IATA). A small airport used mostly for General aviation. (updated Dec 2020)