Couple at a pink tea party in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Fun Things to do in Clarksville, TN for Couples

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If you’re looking for amazing things to do in Clarksville, TN for couples, we have the perfect list for you!

We loved our road trip around beautiful Tennessee, and our stop in Clarksville was a fantastic destination from Nashville.  

A short drive from Nashville’s airport, you can get to Clarksville in a little over an hour.  

Clarksville is located in northern Tennessee and is home to Austin Peay State University and Fort Campbell military base. 

If you’re looking for things to do in Clarksville TN for couples, we have your whole romantic getaway laid out for you in our guide from fun date activities to delicious eats. 

God bless Clarksville, Tennessee sign.

Unique Activities to do Clarksville for Couples

For being a small town, there’s a ton to do in Clarksville.  

Here’s the best way to stay active while spending a couple great days in Clarksville.  

Trust us, you can save the movie theaters and bowling alley dates for another destination because this town has much more unique activities. 

All pink tea service in Clarksville, TN for Couples

Afternoon Tea in Clarksville at Pinky’s Up

Pinky’s Up Afternoon Tea has all the cool vibes in Clarksville.  

This all pink, english-style tea house is so cute. It may just be the ultimate romantic brunch date in Clarksville.  

Pink milkshake, a fun thing to do in Clarksville, TN for Couples.

They have multiple tiered tea experiences to choose from with a large selection of teas and bites.

Pink high tea service in Clarksville, TN.

We choose the “afternoon tier” with a blooming flower tea.

Blooming tea in Clarksville, TN.

This option offered a great selection of both savory and sweet bites like scones and French macaroons (which we even ordered more of to-go). 

Pink tea date nighta fun Thing to do in Clarksville, TN for Couples.

Be sure to get in early so you can take advantage of the space to get selfies at all of their different tea table sections and their vintage English phone booth. 

120 Strawberry Alley, Clarksville, TN 37040

Couple at a winery in Clarksville, TN.

Wine tasting at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery

Beachaven Vineyards is easily one of the best vineyards in Tennessee, and we were so happy to find it in Clarksville.  

They’re also the second oldest winery of  the 100+ wineries currently in operation in Tennessee. 

Wine bottles in a riddling rack at a Clarksville, Tennessee winery.

Beachaven’s tour and tasting is so affordable, and highly recommended even if you’re not the biggest wine lover, because they have a wide variety of offerings, from traditional to fruit-flavored wines. 

Wine from a winery in Clarksville, TN.

As a wine lover, the most unique wine they had were their Seyval Blanc bottles.  

Seyval Blanc is a hybrid grape similar to Sauvignon Blanc, and they make a standard flat and a sparkling version which is on the dryer side. 

Two wine glasses at a winery in Clarksville, TN.

This is a must-visit destination in our opinion, but if you can’t make a short drive to their winery, you can also grab a glass or a bottle of their wine at their downtown wine bar while listening to local artists play live music. 

1100 Dunlop Ln, Clarksville, TN 37040

Couple walking in Dunbar Cave State Park.

Exploring Dunbar Cave State Park

Who would’ve ever guessed there’s a natural wonder in Tennessee like they have in Clarksville?!

The Dunbar Cave Park has been used for thousands of years, and there’s even prehistoric cave art dating back to the 14th century.  

Dunbar Cave State Park sign.

Exploring the outside of the state park is free year-round, but guided cave tours do require tickets. 

Dunbar Cave State Park visitor's center building.

We happened to go in the off-season so interior tours of the cave weren’t available.

However, even without the guided tour, it was awesome to hike around the outside of the cave and get into nature. 

Flowers at Dunbar Cave State Park trails.

Around the state park you can participate in numerous outdoor activities like hiking, and we even saw some TikTok dancers as it’s a great place for nature lovers.

401 Old Dunbar Cave Rd, Clarksville, TN 37043

Art supplies at an art shop.

Artistic Date Ideas in Clarksville, Tennessee

Clarksville could easily be known as the artistic capital of Tennessee.  

From exploring museums, to creating your own masterpiece there’s an artistic date for you. 

Supplies inside Art Link in Clarksville, TN.

Get Creative at ArtLink Clarksville

ArtLink is a community non-profit art studio. 

This is a true cultural center where you can take different art classes.  

We loved the unique classes that you could sign up for like candle making and build-your-own small mosaic. 

They even have free art time outside of the paid classes if you’d like to use their studio and supplies to create your own masterpiece.

98 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Blacklight mini golf course in Clarksville, TN.

Challenge each other to Blacklight Mini Golf in 3D

D&D Blacklight Mini Golf in 3D is perfect for a fun and affordable date night.  

Specifically, this is a fun date idea if it’s cold out or raining. 

The course is not only extremely colorful, you can buy 3D glasses to make the artwork popout of the wall.

If miniature golfing isn’t enough, they also have other fun activities like black light cornhole course, an arcade, and a laser maze. 

211 Holiday Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040

Drink and Paint at Swirlz Art Studio

Swirlz Art Studio is Clarksville’s original paint and art party studio.  

You can sign up for specific art pieces where you know exactly what you’ll be painting as a couple.  Another big benefit of this studio is that you can bring wine to add to the fun!

Plan what masterpiece you want to do with your significant other ahead of time, or make it a fun surprise. 

329 Warfield Blvd, Clarksville, TN 37043

Customs Museum in Clarksville, TN.

Explore at the Customs House Museum

The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is the largest general museum in all of Tennessee. 

The museum features seasonally changing fine art and history exhibits. 

They also have interactive exhibits where you can get hands-on with model trains, a bubble cave, a puppet theater, and an art studio. 

200 S 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Fantastic Places to Eat in Clarksville 

Clarksville has a vibrant dining scene with cuisines to fill any craving.  

You don’t need it to be a Saturday night to make it a date night meal in Clarksville; they have great restaurants and coffee shops that you should try with your significant other. 

Coffee at The Amsterdam Local cafe.

A Cozy Meal at The Amsterdam Local

The Amsterdam Local is far and away the best coffee shop we tried in all of Tennessee. 

It’s well designed and with cute bikes on the wall you can feel like you’re actually in Amsterdam. 

Decor inside the Amsterdam Cafe in Clarksville, Tennessee.

Their coffee drinks are the essence of what craft coffee should be, and even use flavored homemade foam like eggnog. 

Their baked goods are also tasty, Gavin had to go back for their fresh fruit muffin twice. 

518 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Bar inside a distillery in Clarksville, TN.

Libations and Smoked Meats at Old Glory Distilling Co.

Old Glory Restaurant & Silo Park is the place to get your fill of locally crafted Tennessee whiskey. 

Cocktail at Old Glory Distillery.

Stop in for a full whiskey tasting, or order a few of their cocktails, like we did. 

What makes Old Glory special ( beyond their house made liquor) is their food program.  

Prime rib egg roll on a patio in Clarksville, TN.

We were already pretty stuffed, but could not resist their French dip beef egg rolls and licked the plate clean. 

Woman with a martini at Old Glory Distillery.

The prime rib is smoked on-site and is packed with flavor.

451 Alfred Thun Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040

Flight from a brewery in Clarksville, TN.

Play and Sip at Strawberry Alley Ale Works

Strawberry Alley Ale Works is one of the local watering holes where you go for board games, trivia, arcade games, and bingo.

When we were there it was song bingo and we both won a gift card!

Woman with completed bingo card.

This is a great spot to sample all of their beers via a beer flight and play some games with your significant other.

Tennessee gold chicken wings on a plate.

Be sure to order some Tennessee Gold BBQ sauce wings!

103 Strawberry Alley, Clarksville, TN 37040

The bone collector burger in Clarksville, TN.

Savor BBQ at Legends Smokehouse & Grill

Legends Smokehouse & Grill does traditional BBQ with untraditional twists. 

We got their most drool-worthy, TikTok-driven burger called the Bone Collector.  

This massive burger featured a beef patty, a pile of their house smoked ribs, melted cheeses, fried mozzarella sticks, and it’s finished with Legends Original BBQ Sauce. 

Woman with a large burger and fries.

From smoked ribs, to brisket, to smoked chicken, to pulled pork, they have the meats. 

This small town BBQ joint is so great they filmed with Guy Fieri’s show “Best Bite in Town” on Food Network.

803 S Riverside Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040

Beer flight in Clarksville, TN.

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery Clarksville for a Beer and a Snack

Blackhorse Pub is a local brewpub opened by a former helicopter pilot for the 101st Airborne Division which is stationed in Clarksville.

They brew their own beer in house, and the town definitely gathers here for their pizzas, flatbreads, and homemade beer cheese. 

If you’re craving a beer and a pizza, definitely hit Blackhorse.  

They can get packed, but the restaurant is big so the wait won’t be long. 

If you love their homemade beer, consider getting some cans or a growler to go!

132 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Cocktail at Yada in Clarksville, TN.

A Taste of Italy at Yada on Franklin

Yada on Franklin is one of the most popular restaurants in Clarksville for Italian fare, wood-fired pizzas, and cocktails.  

Meatballs with cheese stretching.

If you’re looking for an Italian romantic dinner, this is your spot in Clarksville. 

The bar is massive and glistens with fancy chandeliers above. 

Table with pasta, meatballs, soup and a cocktail.

Our favorite plate was their homemade pasta with bolognese. 

It was also featured by the famous Guy Fieri for their homemade tiramisu so bring your sweet tooth and your sweetie. 

111 Franklin St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Outside of the Mailroom Restaurant in Clarksville, TN.

Have a Historic Meal at The Mailroom

The Mailroom is located in the heart of downtown Clarksville.  

This historic site used to be the city’s post office.

Host stand of mailboxes at the Mailroom in Clarksville, TN.

Today, it is churning out great food in a beautiful historic building morning, day, and night.  

We enjoyed their special corn soup and juicy, large burger. 

Burger at the Mailroom in Clarksville, TN.

Also, if you’re in Clarksville on a nice day they have a fantastic spacious patio complete with cozy fireplaces.

116 N 2nd St, Clarksville, TN 37040

Hot pot meat on a tray.

Dip and Slurp at Takumi Hot Pot & BBQ

We always have a craving for hot pot, and Takumi Hot Pot & BBQ easily fills that craving. 

This is a hidden gem you won’t find on any travel article, but if you’re craving hot pot or BBQ head to Takumi. 

They have multiple broths to choose from for your meat and veggie dipping pleasure.  

It’s all you can eat, so go hungry because you’ll want to try all of their protein offerings. 

Just pick your broth, dip your meat to cook it, then finish it off with one of their amazing dipping sauces.

2111 Lowes Dr, Clarksville, TN 37040

Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee.

Other Restaurants to Have on Your Radar

If you loved afternoon tea at Pinky’s Up, there’s actually another option in town as well called Mad Herbalist.  We didn’t have a chance to hit Mad Herbalist, but we heard great things from locals about it as well. 

We also heard amazing things about Liberty Park Grill, a place to eat at the Clarksville marina.  They’re open for lunch and dinner, and serve a diverse menu perfect for eating and drinking on the water. 

Homer house airbnb living room.

During our trip to Clarksville, we stayed at a charming, historic Airbnb called the Homer House.

This was located right in the heart of downtown Clarksville, which made everything a short walk to so many great restaurants and activities.

Homer house airbnb bedroom.

Equipped with everything we needed for a romantic stay, we loved the exposed brick wall and old-school vent on the floor, which added so much charm.

Homer house airbnb kitchen.

Clarksville is a town filled with fun and creative Airbnbs.  If you want one for a fun girlfriend’s getaway they have an all-pink Airbnb as well. 

Tennessee in Autumn is incredible for a road trip. 

However, keep in mind that any time of year is a great time to visit Tennessee because the weather is pretty great compared to most of the US and there are always fun things to do,see, and eat. 

Man outside a fountain.

Be sure to check out Visit Clarksville for more resources for your trip.

Beyond this guide if you’re road tripping through Tennessee like we did, also check out our favorite ways to have a romantic Tennessee getaway in Springfield and Robertson County with our guide.

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