Visit Clarksville

Key Takeaways

Just 40 minutesnorthwest of Nashvilleis a city thats full of surprises.

Like prehistoric cave art.

But thankfully there are lots of other things to see and do while youre there.

Downtown Clarksville, TN

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Read on to plan your perfectweekend getaway.

Liberty Park is a favorite spot because it offers a little bit of everything.

The vast park also has a 10-acre pond for fishing, playgrounds, pavilions, and trails for walking.

Clarksville, TN greenway

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The two-mile riverfront path is a peaceful and scenic place to walk or bike any time of year.

Youll also find a McGregor Park, a playground, picnic area, and seasonal concerts and events here.

Formerly an abandoned railroad, it has been transformed into a haven for native plants and wildlife.

Dunbar Cave Park

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Walk across Raymond C. Hand Pass, a 600-foot pedestrian bridge, for a unique vantage point.

See Prehistoric Art

A little-known archeological wonder is right here in Clarksville.

One interesting difference is that several of them are inspired by veterans.

Star Spangled Brewery

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In fact, the largest veteran-owned brewery in Tennessee,The Star Spangled Brewing Co., is in Clarksville.

Its owned by Josh Romaker, who served 22 years in the military.

And finally, veteran-ownedOld Abe’s Brew Houseis a Fort Campbell-themed bar with a friendly neighborhood feel.

Beechaven Vineyards & Wineryis one of Tennessee’s oldest wineries and conveniently open seven days a week.

Sip staple vintages like Chardonnay and Merlot or taste their specialties, Golden Rose and Sparkling Jazz.

Open in the spring and summer, the open-air market is a popular gathering spot on Saturday mornings.

In addition to food, youll also find handcrafted products and live music, too.

Grab An Early Meal

Stop atWild Flour Bake Shopfor scratch-made breads, sandwiches, and sweets.

At lunch, the Pimento & Bacon Grilled Cheese spices things up with jalapeno and pickles.