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Can’t Miss Attractions in Clarksville, TN

Looking for a cute small town in western Tennessee? Look no further than Clarksville, Tennessee. Clarksville is a cute town located on the Cumberland River side trip on the way to Nashville. Itโ€™s a great, affordable stop for a night with many fun things to do. We share the can’t-miss attractions of Clarksville, TN, in this northern Tennessee small town. The walkable Downtown is conveniently located near the city boat dock, making visiting Clarksville, TN, easily accessible by boat.

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  • About Clarksville, Tennessee
  • Attractions in Clarksville, TN
    • Walk around Downtown Clarksville
    • Cumberland River Walk and Red River Trail
    • Roxy Theatre
    • F&M Bank Arena
    • Customโ€™s House and Museum
    • Downtown Commons
  • Map of Clarksville, TN
  • Restaurants in Clarksville, TN
    • Food
    • Breweries + Drinks
    • Coffee + Sweets
  • Annual Festivals and Events in Clarksville, TN
    • Riverfest
    • Downtown Market
    • Oktoberfest
    • First Thursday Art Walk
  • Getting to and around Clarksville, TN
    • Getting to Clarksville, TN
  • Where to Stay in Clarksville, Tennessee
  • When to Visit Clarksville, Tennessee
  • Boater’s Guide to Clarksville, TN
    • McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock
    • Clarksville Marina
    • Anchorages in Clarksville, TN
  • Boater Resources in Clarksville, Tennessee
    • Provisioning
    • Hardware + Marine Supplies
    • WiFi
  • Watch our time visiting Clarksville, Tennessee on YouTube
  • Final Thoughts on Attractions in Clarksville, TN
  • Save for Later

About Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville, Tennessee, is located at the confluence of the Cumberland River and Red River, about 40 minutes (by car) west of Nashville. The city was founded in 1784 and prospered from trading tobacco on the river. The city has about 175,000 people (as of 2022) and is the home of Austin Peay State University. Itโ€™s also the home of Fort Campbell U.S. Army Installation (home to the 101st Airborne Division, Air Assault), making it a home to a large military population.

Attractions in Clarksville, TN

Walk around Downtown Clarksville

Walk around the cute and walkable Downtown Clarksville and take a tour through history with their โ€œThen and Nowโ€ signage. Clarksville has signs located around their downtown showing some of the Downtown buildings from the past. The signs have a QR code giving more information about each building. It’s a fun thing to do when visiting Clarksville, Tennessee.

Cumberland River Walk and Red River Trail

Walk around the Cumberland River Walk and Red River Trail which is conveniently located to the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock. This trail is a great spot to get off the boat, stretch your legs, and walk a dog.


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Roxy Theatre

The Roxy Theatre, located Downtown, has been a Clarksville staple since 1947 and is a great spot to see a show by local actors and actresses. Check out their website for their current shows and to buy tickets while visiting Clarksville, Tennessee.

F&M Bank Arena

The F&M Bank Arena is a multipurpose event center and is home to Austin Peay Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. Check out their events calendar to see if anything is going on while you’re visiting Clarksville.

Customโ€™s House and Museum

This local museum shares some of the history of the area, art, sculptures, and special exhibits. Itโ€™s open Tuesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and all major holidays. Tickets run $9-12 per person. The Customโ€™s House and Museum is located in the old Federal Post Office and Customs House built in 1898. The building transitioned to the Clarksville Department of Energy from 1940 to 1983 before becoming the museum it is today.

Downtown Commons

The local downtown park is a great spot for countless local activities. It regularly hosts events in the square with live music, movie nights, or sunset yoga. Check out their events calendar to see if anything is happening during your visit! Downtown Commons is a year-round place to gather with friends or other boaters.

Map of Clarksville, TN

Throughout this guide, we mention several places of interest. We have saved all the Clarksville, Tennessee, locations on this map. You can save this map to your Google Maps by pressing the star icon. Once youโ€™re in your Google Maps, click the menu icon and then โ€œSaved Maps,โ€ and these Clarksville, Tennessee, points of interest will appear.

Restaurants in Clarksville, TN

Food

The Mailroom – The Mailroom features made-from-scratch dishes on their wood-fired grill and craft cocktails in their retrofitted post office. This restaurant was on our list to visit, and weโ€™re sad we missed it! The atmosphere is truly one of a kind and would be a great spot for a celebratory dinner or Tuesday night meal. They also have an expansive outdoor patio. Check out their menus featuring thoughtfully sourced ingredients and global flavors.

Strawberry Ally – This restaurant features chef-inspired food and craft beer. Check out their menu for their latest creations. If youโ€™re visiting Clarksville Wednesday-Sunday, be sure to check out Upstairs at Strawberry Ally, where they host a pub roll, trivia, and a taproom with a full bar and games like wall scrabble, Jenga, corn hole, darts, and shuffleboard.

Yada on Franklin – This restaurant has croissants, quiches, scones, pastries, and bagels for breakfast, a variety of wraps, salads, and sandwiches for lunches, and a variety of pasta, pizza, and veggie dishes for dinner. Their menu looks delectable!

Breweries + Drinks

The Star Spangled Brewing Co. has a Veteran and patriotic theme throughout, the largest microbrewery in Clarksville and the largest Veteran-owned brewery in the state of Tennessee, dog friendly, and has an Oktoberfest featuring German style beers. This brewery is located near the water and is about a 18-20 minute walk, just under a mile away from the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat.

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery – Serving handcrafted brews, pizzas, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches and many more specialty menu items. This Pub and Brewery has a great causal atmosphere and is conveniently located in Downtown.

Upstairs at Strawberry Ally – A taproom with a full bar and lots of games! Itโ€™s a great spot with views that overlook all of Downtown Clarksville.

Beachhaven Downtown – A wine bar located in Downtown whoโ€™s wines are local to the region from the Beachhaven Winery.

Coffee + Sweets

Plumb Line Coffee – a locally owned and operated third-wave artisan coffee shop located near downtown Clarksville. The coffee shop has a warm and cozy vibe inside.

Sanctuary on Main – A yoga, wellness, cafe serving locally sourced coffees, house-made syrups, and house-made baked goods for healthy breakfast options. Sanctuary on Main also has yoga classes with yoga mats available for rental. Itโ€™s a 15 minute/ 0.6 mile walk from the Clarksville Downtown docks.

Tita Boba – This bubble tea shop features a variety of flavors and was one of the restaurants we visited during our time in Clarksville.

Madelineโ€™s – A French-inspired bakery with crepes, sandwiches, and a variety of desserts, including macarons and croissants.

Annual Festivals and Events in Clarksville, TN

Riverfest

Riverfest is Clarksvilleโ€™s longest-running community festival and brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River. This event began in 1988, and features live music and vendors on the Cumberland River Walk, which is conveniently located at the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock. The 34th and final festival will be Sept. 9-10, 2023.

Downtown Market

The Clarksville Downtown Market has been connecting local producers and artisans with local shoppers every Saturday from May through October since it was established in 2009. Fresh produce and handcrafted items are available from a variety of regional farmers, small businesses, and non-profits at the outdoor market on Public Square in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee.

Oktoberfest

All throughout October, you can enjoy German-style beers at The Star Spangled Brewing Co.

First Thursday Art Walk

The First Thursday Art Walk hosts local artists from the area as you walk around Downtown Clarksville since 2009. This monthly event runs from 5-8 pm, weather permitting, and is a great way to see Downtown and support local artists. The Downtown Artists Co-Op hosts the event with live music, food, and drinks.

Getting to and around Clarksville, TN

You can easily get around Downtown Clarksville on foot and see most of the attractions. Its cute downtown core is walkable, will a few hills getting closer to the Cumberland River.

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Getting to Clarksville, TN

Since Clarksville, TN, is a small town, there’s the Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV), but the largest nearby airport is Nashville International Airport (BNA), which is about one hour away by car. You can also get to Clarksville by Amtrack Train.

Once you arrive in Nashville, you can either take a bus or rent a car to Clarksville.

We highly recommend RentalCars.com. They allow you to compare prices across all major rental car companies. Plus, they price match and have a great cancellation policy (typically free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance).

Where to Stay in Clarksville, Tennessee

Many of the places to stay Downtown are apartment stays that are the most conveniently located to the attractions in Clarksville.

  • Lofts 106 – One Bedroom Downtown Apartment
  • Historic Condo 2,5 Blocks From Fm Bank Arena
  • Cozy Townhouse Close to Downtown
  • Lofts 206 – Cute And Cozy 1 Bedroom Loft
  • The Loft At Madison Terrace – Private Unit
  • Lofts 104 – Comfortable 2 Bedroom Family Condo

Outside of downtown, there are a few options for hotels:

  • Garner Hotel Clarksville Northeast, an IHG Hotel
  • La Quinta by Wyndham Clarksville
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Clarksville TN

You can also check VRBO or Airbnb for vacation rentals in the area.

When to Visit Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville, TN is a great spot to visit year-round, but the spring and the fall have the most enjoyable weather. We visited in October of 2022 and enjoyed the cool weather and autumn colors.

Temperature Graph for Visiting Clarksville Tennessee

The best time to visit Clarksville on Americaโ€™s Great Loop is September through October, however, Clarksville is a great boating destination year-round. If following the typical counterclockwise, one-year Great Loop schedule, youโ€™ll arrive between September and October – the perfect time to see the leaves change down the river. To see the best time for the autumn colors in Clarksville (Montgomery County), look at this interactive map! The Downtown Market runs every Saturday from May through October, providing boaters with access to farm fresh produce. Timing your visit around the annual Clarksville Riverfest in September could make for lasting memories. Arriving in October could be timed with a local breweryโ€™s Oktober Fest.

If not following the typical Great Loop schedule, boating to Clarksville can be enjoyed year-round, especially during the summer months!

Boater’s Guide to Clarksville, TN

Clarksville is located on the Cumberland River, which runs east to west. Itโ€™s part of the Nashville side trip on the Great Loop, from the Barkley Lock on Lake Barkley to Nashville, Tennessee. Visiting Clarksville, Tennessee is easy by water and a great stop on the side trip to Nashville on the Great Loop. From Barkley Lock, it takes about one full day by boat to get to Clarksville, cruising at an average speed of 6-7 knots.

Docking our boat Pivot at the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock in downtown Clarksville, TN.

Once you arrive in Clarksville, there are two places to dock, McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock and Clarksville Marina. McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock is an easy 10-minute walk to the downtown but Clarksville offers the amenities of a full marina. We stayed at McGregor Park while in Clarksville and found it suited our needs! Here’s some more information about each.

Waterway Guide’s map of Clarksville, TN

McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock

This city boat dock is managed by the Clarksville Department of Parks and Recreation and is conveniently located about a 0.5 mile or 10-12 minute walk to Downtown Clarksville. It’s a super affordable place to spend the night at $0.50/foot plus $8 for electricity. During our Nashville side trip on the Great Loop, we spent three nights visiting Clarksville, Tennessee which can be seen on our Great Loop Expenses for October 2022. The dock can probably hold about 4-5 boats, depending on their size. Read more about the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock on Waterway Guide. To pay for an overnight stay, call their offices.

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Clarksville Marina

The Clarksville Marina is a great option for boaters wanting the full amenities of a marina! The Clarksville Marina is about a 2-mile or 40-45-minute walk from Downtown Clarksville, where most of the cityโ€™s amenities are located. If staying at the Clarksville Marina, make sure to check out Liberty Park. A great spot to walk your dog and stretch your legs on land. You can find Clarksville Marina’s most updated transient rates as well as reservations on Dockwa.

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Anchorages in Clarksville, TN

There aren’t any spots to anchor in Clarksville specifically, but we’ll share our overall Great Loop Anchorages and Free Docks Spreadsheet here with you!

Great Loop Anchorages and Free Docks

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Boater Resources in Clarksville, Tennessee

Visiting Clarksville is not the most convenient stop along Americaโ€™s Great Loop for provisioning, hardware, or marine supplies as most of the locations mentioned below are not within walking distance to the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock. The Clarksville Marina does have some smaller businesses located within walking distance from the marina.

Provisioning

Kroger – This grocery store is not within walking distance for transient boaters. It is 3.2 miles from the Clarksville Marina, which makes it a 1:15-minute walk or a 23-minute bike ride. Kroger is 2.4 miles from the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock, which makes it a 55-minute walk or a 16-minute bike ride.

Publix – This grocery store is not within walking distance for transient boaters. It is 4.0 miles from the Clarksville Marina, which makes it a 1:32-minute walk or a 27-minute bike ride. Publix is 3.1 miles from the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock, which makes it a 1:10-minute walk or a 20-minute bike ride.

Hardware + Marine Supplies

Loweโ€™s Home Improvement – This hardware store is not within walking distance for transient boaters. It is 3.7 miles from the Clarksville Marina making it a 1:25-minute walk or a 25-minute bike ride. Loweโ€™s is 2.9 miles from the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock making it a 1:05 minute walk or an 18-minute bike ride.

Hardware City – This hardware store is conveniently located near the Clarksville Marina. Itโ€™s 0.4 miles away from the marina making it a 9-minute walk. If staying at the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock, itโ€™s 1.6 miles away making it a 38-minute walk.

Tailwater Marine and Tackle – A boat store thatโ€™s conveniently located to the Clarksville Marina. Itโ€™s 0.5 miles away from the marina, making it a 13-minute walk. If staying at the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock, itโ€™s 1.5-miles away making it a 35-minute walk.

WiFi

The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library is 2.6 miles from the Clarksville Marina for a 1 hour walk or an 18-minute bike ride. Alternatively, itโ€™s a 48-minute walk or a 14-minute bike ride from the McGregor Park Courtesy Boat Dock 2.1 miles away. It is open 7 days a week, minus holidays, and has Wi-Fi access from inside the library. Itโ€™s best to check their website for hours of operation.

Check out our blog post on Boat Internet!

Watch our time visiting Clarksville, Tennessee on YouTube

Final Thoughts on Attractions in Clarksville, TN

Clarksville, TN, has some fun attractions for a small town. It has some Southern charm, cute architecture, a walkable downtown, and some great restaurants!

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Travel Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee by Boat | Boating in Tennessee | America's Great Loop | Stops on the Great Loop | Cumberland River | Boating to Nashville | Visit Clarksville | Places to go in Tennessee
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Travel Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee by Boat | Boating in Tennessee | America's Great Loop | Stops on the Great Loop | Cumberland River | Boating to Nashville | Visit Clarksville | Places to go in Tennessee
Travel Guide to Clarksville, Tennessee by Boat | Boating in Tennessee | America's Great Loop | Stops on the Great Loop | Cumberland River | Boating to Nashville | Visit Clarksville | Places to go in Tennessee

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    Chris
    October 21, 2023

    Very nice guide. I am in Clarksville now wondering about you three.

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    Andy Sommer
    October 22, 2023

    Love watching and this is nice as a follow up, we are definitely going to go to Nashville as a side trip (and the Bahamas) those two for sure. Still trying to decide the Great Lakes route.

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    January 22, 2024

    Loved your Clarksville boat guide! โš“๏ธ Such great tips and personal experiences. Definitely bookmarking for my next boating adventure. Thanks for sharing the boater’s paradise! ๐ŸŒŠ

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