Clarksville Attractions:

Beachhaven Vineyards & Winery has earned well over 300 awards, including hundreds of gold and silver medals." Beachaven Winery is also known for more than just great wine. "Jazz on the Lawn has become an event with a life of its own," says Louisa Cooke, manager. "We have grown from a few hundred attendees in 1989, to thousands of picnicking guests! Couples, friends and families come to relax, listen to music and taste wine in a unique outdoor setting."

Clarksville House Museum & Cultural Center - Located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee, the museum is the State's second largest general museum. The museum has over 35,000 square feet of the region's best hands-on activities and special events for people of all ages. Explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.

Dunbar Cave State Park is located about one and a half miles northeast of downtown Clarksville, TN in Montgomery County. Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated natural area. In the roomy mouth of the cave, square dances, radio shows, and big band era concerts were once held. This 110-acre natural area in Montgomery County is honeycombed by caves and sinkholes, the most prominent being Dunbar Cave. This 8.1 mile cave has historical, natural, archaeological and geological significance. Excavations revealed that this cave has been occupied by man for thousands of years, drawn by its constant stream flow and natural air conditioning. There are three trails on the natural area that range from a leisurely walk to a fairly strenuous hike. All trails begin and end at the visitors' center.

Land Between the Lakes has 26 lake access areas with boat ramps, four fishing piers and six beaches. LBL contains 420 miles of roads; more than 90 bridges; and five dams. Campers can choose from among 1,535 campsites in four developed campgrounds. Various activities throughout the year include pony rides for youngsters, trail rides for the more adventuresome, and bird watching (230 bird species have been sighted) and botanical treks (1,300 plant species have been identified). Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area has four major attractions, including the Elk and Bison Prairie, Homeplace, Woodlands Nature Station and Golden Pond Planetarium.

Mason Rudolph Golf Course is a public golf course with narrow fairways and small greens. There is water that comes into play on two holes. This course's most difficult hole is #6, a 505-yard, par 5, requiring a tee shot up a dogleg right fairway. This course is centrally located within town and is easy to find.

Swan Lake Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,065-yard course located at beautiful Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. This par-71 course features Champion Ultradwarf Bermudagrass greens, hybrid 419 Bermuda fairways and tees and features a dining facility.



Shopping Malls:

• Shoppes at Austin Square
• Governors Square Mall
• Opry Mills Outlet Mall



Clarksville Festivals:

• North TN State Fair features carnival rides, agricultural and livestock exhibits, truck and tractor pull, demolition derby, amateur boxing, BBQ cook-off, reptile show, gospel concert, senior tea dance, amd CMR Nationals Mud Drags. Held at the Clarksville Fairgrounds. Parking and admission to the midway are free. Arena event prices vary. Fee for rides.

• Oktoberfest - Annual celebration of German Culture. Family fun in the European tradition. German food, music, German dance groups, and fest rides for kids of all ages. The Oktoberfest is a regional event presented by the Clarksville Edelweiss Club. The original Oktoberfest was a celebration of the marriage of the Bavarian King Ludwig. Traditional German bands play polkas, waltzes, etc. German schnitzel, bratwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, pastries and beer are offered. Held at Clarksville Fairgrounds/McGregor Park.

• Christmas on the Cumberland - a walk-through holiday light display featuring over 2 million lights that transform the Cumberland Riverwalk into a whimsical holiday wonderland. The event is open nightly beginning the day after Thanksgiving through the Month of December. Admission is free. Held at McGregor Park Riverwalk.


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