Clarksville and Montgomery County Area Attractions - 03:11, 2008-Sep-1 |
There are some many different attractions in the area - every weekend is a new adventure for our family. As the River Flows - Cumberland RiverCenter: A permanent exhibit housed in the Cumberland River Center features a 12 panel chronological history of the Cumberland River and its significance to the develoment of Clarksville as on of America's great Southern River Towns. Cumberland River Walk: Clarksville's signature riverfront promenade. Riverwalk is the centerpiece of the River District and includes an amphitheatre, overlook plazas, a playground, picnic facilities, wharf, boath ramp, pedistrian overpass and performance stages - home to Clarksville's annual RiverFest (5-6 Sept) Beachaven Winery: Enjoy free tours and tastings at one of Tennessee's foremost commercial wineries. The winery hosts a free summer Jazz on the Lawn Concert series which is alway a family favorite. Clarksville StormPay.com Speedway: GENTLEMEN! START YOUR ENGINES!! 1/8 mile Drage Races for bracket racing on Friday nights; 1/4 mile high bang clay oval track for late model, openwheel, mini-sprint, prostreet, street stock and minimode cars most Saturdays. Customs House Museum & Cultural Center: Built in 1898 as a U.S. Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade, this architecturally fascinating structure is amonth the most photographed buildings in Tennessee. The state's second largest general history museum, the Cneture features rotating shows, fine art galleries and a sculpture garden. Dubar Cave State Natural Area: A 110 acre park - the Cave and surroundings were a mineral spring resort at the turn of the century. In the 1930's and 40's the huge cave entrance served as a naturally air-conditioned venue to Big Band performances. Once owned by country music legen Roy Acuff it is now one of the local family favorite nature parks. Fort Donelson Battlefield: Beautifully preserved fields where the North's first major victory of the Civil War was fought. Approximately 750 lives were lost on this historic ground. Fort Defiance: A well preserved Civil War outpost used by the Confederate Army. Overlooking both the Cumberland and Red Rivers, Fort Defiance surrendered without a shot by the Confederates following the fall of Fort Donelson. L&N Train Station: Built in 1890, the L&N Train Station is the scene for the Monkees' hit, Last Train to Clarksville. Don F. Pratt Memorial Museum: Located within Fort Campbell, traces the history of the "Screaming Eagles" from World War II engagements to Vietnam to Operation Iraq Freedom. Roxy Regional Theatre: Clarksville's oldest professional theatre, offers patrons a combination of professional company shows and community offerings. Wilma Rudolph Statue: To honor one of America's most outstanding Olympic atheletes and her legacy, a bronze statue of Clarksville Native Wilma Rudolph was hand crafted in her likeness by local sculptor Howard Brown. These are only a few of the local attractions in the area. With Nashville only 35 minutes down the road, it is no wonder Clarksville is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Have you checked out Clarksville lately? Tim and Pam Cash Crye-Leike Realtors, Clarksville thecashteam@cashsofclarksville.com |
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