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CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE
beyond downtown and full of life, Clarksville, Tennessee has B ustling something new to offer around every corner. And
while we love downtown, moving beyond the heart of the city means opening yourself up to rustic fun around every turn. Fall is the perfect time to ditch the crowds and slow things down for a full and rich autumn weekend. Pretty Parks Clarksville’s local and state account give visitors plenty of wide-open, scenic spaces for walking, jogging, hiking, biking and scenic views. These three less crowded gems will show more than recreation – you’ll also enjoy a beautiful rural drive enroute. Get the family out in the sun and having fun at RichEllen Park. Equipped with ball fields, paved walking trails with ADA accessibility, and playground areas, RichEllen Park has everything you need for outdoorsy excitement. Need to turn loose in the open air? Weakley Park has the greenspace to run, skip, or frolic. With 57 acres converted from a golf course, there’s plenty of room for pickup soccer, disc golf, hammocking, and more. After that, make a stop at Port Royal State Historic Park. This historic location was established in 1797 and has seen a lot of action in the shaping of the local area and the state.
Farm Fun No matter the season, the area’s agricultural offerings equal unforgettable experiences for the whole family. Pick the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze and take selfies in the sunflower fields at Boyd’s Farm. Closer to Christmastime, cut down your tree the old-fashioned way at Erin’s Farm. Or, learn a new skill and let your creative juices flow when you take a glassblowing class and make your own ornament. Put your grit to the test at Clarksville Zombie Hunters for the chance to shoot down zombies with paintballs on a hayride, shooting gallery, or on a Zombie Mission! This one-of-a-kind fright-fest even offers a Zombie Escape Room—accept the challenge if you dare! A History Lesson in Real-Time Humor your inner history buff with a trip to Historic Collinsville. A pioneer settlement, Collinsville takes you back to the past by preserving the life, times, and handcrafted methods of a bygone era. Across 40 scrawling acres 16 restored cabins await filled with artifacts and period furnishings. Take a tour around the grounds at your own pace and safely socially distanced with a self-guided audio on your phone. It’s the perfect place for a picnic or to lose yourself in learning and discovery for a little while.
