Clarksville, TN for couples

The South is filled with charming cities that make for perfect weekend getaways for couples.

One smaller under the radar city that deserves exploring is Clarksville, Tennessee.

The city’s convenient interstate access at the Tennessee/Kentucky border is about 45 miles from Nashville and makes a road trip possible for much of the mid-west and southeast.

With a city-county population just shy of 250,000 residents, Clarksville combines an ideal blend of an endearing small-town ambience and affordability with bigger-city amenities.

Pair this with its proximity to Nashville, and Clarksville delivers the ideal destination for a couples escapade.

For adventure seekers

The natural beauty found among the city’s two rivers and rolling terrain is a scenic backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. Paved trails like the nine-mile Clarksville Greenway or five-mile Cumberland Riverwalk offer views that frame sunsets and sunrises. Swings and picnic tables dot both paths for an extra romantic touch.

During the summer months, there are activities like kayaking, canoeing, rafting or tubing on the Red River. Or reserve a guided tour at Dunbar Cave State Park to see Native American Mississippian art and learn about the indigenous people who occupied the cave centuries ago. The park grounds also reveal fascinating music and African American histories.

For culture cravers

Immersing in local culture is an important part of travel. Clarksville’s performing arts scene includes the Roxy Regional Theatre, an intimate, Art Deco theatre offering a blend of professional and community performances year around. Exhibits at The Customs House Museum & Cultural Center, Tennessee’s largest general history museum, ensure an educational experience. Explore galleries in the downtown area like River City Clay, Drafts by Olasubomi, Downtown Artists Co-Op and the Lorenzo Swinton Gallery. Clarksville artists are committed to creating inclusive spaces that build community, promote art and provide artist engagement. With programming, classes and workshops, and free open space at places like ArtLink where anyone can create, Clarksville’s galleries are helping drive a strong Support Local movement. There are more than 30 public art pieces in the city.

For luxury lovers

No getaway is complete without down time to relax. For couples that enjoy treating each other to the best experiences, plan a day of pampering. Explore a soothing couples massage, facial, pedicure and more in the city’s day spas.

Beyond the city’s splendid galleries, collectors will delight in Clarksville’s array of antique shops. From massive warehouses to quaint spaces, spending a full day or two perusing one-of-a-kind and rare collectibles is easy.

Specialty boutiques, along with coffee shops and pubs, fill downtown’s historic buildings. Find books, vinyl records, home goods, jewelry, clothing and more nestled among pubs, public art and fountains.

If pairing a winery tour or tasting after a day of luxury is an obvious combination, add Beachaven Vineyards and Winery to the itinerary. Rated the Number 4 Best U.S. Winery Tour by Newsweek.com in 2024, Beachaven is Tennessee’s oldest, single-family-owned winery. It will celebrate its 40th year of operation in 2026.

For foodies

Adjacent to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and home to Austin Peay State University, Clarksville is one of the most diverse cities in Tennessee. Nowhere is this more evident than the city’s food scene, where most local restaurants are breweries are veteran-owned. In Clarksville, diners can also enjoy authentic Latin American, South American, European, and Asian Realm cuisine alongside traditional Southern fare. Tennessee’s first licensed meadery sits beside a 33-year-old brewery, an international wine bar across the street from a Puerto Rican coffee shop, a brewpub down the block from an English Tea Room, and South American, Korean and American dishes served in a renovated 1940s Post Office.

Staying in Style

Accommodations are plentiful in Clarksville with more than 3,100 hotel rooms and over 1,200 short-term rental properties. Doubletree by Hilton opened in October 2024 boasting unobstructed river views (and river sunsets) from its west side windows, and historic downtown outside its front door.

Themed Airbnb rentals like The Pink House and Old Clarksville House with prohibition-ear décor and a hidden speakeasy (BYOB), add to the charm and originality of a Clarksville getaway.

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