Clarksville Experiences

Ashley
Clarksville Experiences

Shopping

Our cozy apartment is just steps away from great, locally owned shops! You have to stop in next-door at Grandfather's Country Creations to shop the coziest (and best smelling) home goods and gifts. Also ask about the driftwood selection because all of the driftwood in our apartment (including the incredible skull-shaped piece that is framed in the main room) came from Grandfather's!
Grandfather's Country Creations
214 Virginia Ave
Our cozy apartment is just steps away from great, locally owned shops! You have to stop in next-door at Grandfather's Country Creations to shop the coziest (and best smelling) home goods and gifts. Also ask about the driftwood selection because all of the driftwood in our apartment (including the incredible skull-shaped piece that is framed in the main room) came from Grandfather's!
For clothing, shoes, and accessories, Hite's Clothing across the street is a must-shop. We can never leave without buying something for ourselves or a family member (we just recently scored the cutest pair of earrings and Lake Life hoodie)!
Hite’s Clothing
301 Virginia Ave
For clothing, shoes, and accessories, Hite's Clothing across the street is a must-shop. We can never leave without buying something for ourselves or a family member (we just recently scored the cutest pair of earrings and Lake Life hoodie)!
Previously located in the basement of our building, Sweet Violet has a special place in our heart. The beautiful red Victorian on the corner of Virginia Ave and 4th street now houses the clothing and gift store. We love the variety of options, especially the kid's clothing and lovely smelling candles!
Sweet Violet
335 Virginia Avenue
Previously located in the basement of our building, Sweet Violet has a special place in our heart. The beautiful red Victorian on the corner of Virginia Ave and 4th street now houses the clothing and gift store. We love the variety of options, especially the kid's clothing and lovely smelling candles!

Food scene

In a four minute walk, you can find yourself at Buggs Island Brewing Company, winner of the 2019 Virginia's Best Brewery Award. With a corner lot on the main channel of the lake, outdoor fire pits with beautiful views, games, delicious food and occasional live music you can spend more than a few hours relaxing at this spot. The brewery has six flagship beers (our favorite is the Without a Paddle!) and more on rotation seasonally.
19 locals recommend
Buggs Island Brewing Company
101 2nd Street
19 locals recommend
In a four minute walk, you can find yourself at Buggs Island Brewing Company, winner of the 2019 Virginia's Best Brewery Award. With a corner lot on the main channel of the lake, outdoor fire pits with beautiful views, games, delicious food and occasional live music you can spend more than a few hours relaxing at this spot. The brewery has six flagship beers (our favorite is the Without a Paddle!) and more on rotation seasonally.
If you're a good eats person like us, you have a few options within walking distance. Cross the street from the apartment and turn right to visit the Pizza Pub. Fun fact - the Pizza Pub started out in the basement of our building!
14 locals recommend
Pizza Pub
401 Virginia Ave
14 locals recommend
If you're a good eats person like us, you have a few options within walking distance. Cross the street from the apartment and turn right to visit the Pizza Pub. Fun fact - the Pizza Pub started out in the basement of our building!
If you're in the mood for seafood or steaks, turn left and check out Bridgewater Bar and Grill. We're a sucker for their fish tacos and tots!
9 locals recommend
Bridgewater Bar & Grill
201 Virginia Avenue
9 locals recommend
If you're in the mood for seafood or steaks, turn left and check out Bridgewater Bar and Grill. We're a sucker for their fish tacos and tots!
Another excellent option in town is Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern. If you can snag a seat outside on a warm night, you won't be disappointed. Their weekend brunch is also a must-do!
16 locals recommend
Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern
801 Virginia Ave
16 locals recommend
Another excellent option in town is Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern. If you can snag a seat outside on a warm night, you won't be disappointed. Their weekend brunch is also a must-do!
9 locals recommend
The Cottage Barn LLC
334 Virginia Ave
9 locals recommend

Get outdoors

Right across the bridge is Occoneechee State Park. Per the park website, park facilities include an equestrian campground, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, a playground with splash park, and boat ramps. Occoneechee Marina offers a fuel dock and boat slips with water and electric service for annual rentals. The park also has 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The visitor center and museum introduce visitors to Native American history and the indigenous Occoneechee people.
20 locals recommend
Occoneechee State Park
1192 Occoneechee Park Rd
20 locals recommend
Right across the bridge is Occoneechee State Park. Per the park website, park facilities include an equestrian campground, picnic shelters, an amphitheater, a playground with splash park, and boat ramps. Occoneechee Marina offers a fuel dock and boat slips with water and electric service for annual rentals. The park also has 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The visitor center and museum introduce visitors to Native American history and the indigenous Occoneechee people.
Enjoy a round of golf at Kinderton Country Club on the Donald Ross and Dick Wilson designed course. According to Kinderton's website, a particularly challenging hole is Number 6, a 393 yard par 4 appropriately called “The Monster” by everyone who plays it. One of the toughest par fours in the state, it requires a 210 yard carry off the tee over a lake where proper positioning for the second shot is essential. Good luck!
Kinderton Country Club
799 Kinderton Rd
Enjoy a round of golf at Kinderton Country Club on the Donald Ross and Dick Wilson designed course. According to Kinderton's website, a particularly challenging hole is Number 6, a 393 yard par 4 appropriately called “The Monster” by everyone who plays it. One of the toughest par fours in the state, it requires a 210 yard carry off the tee over a lake where proper positioning for the second shot is essential. Good luck!
Interested in exploring the lake, but you don't have a boat? No worries! Clarksville Marine Rental offers pontoon boat, paddle board, kayak, canoe, and fishing boat rentals. Daily and hourly rentals are possible, subject to availability. The rental office, located inside Occoneechee State Park, is a quick 4-minute drive across the bridge.
Clarksville Marine Rental Inc
66 Occoneechee Park Rd
Interested in exploring the lake, but you don't have a boat? No worries! Clarksville Marine Rental offers pontoon boat, paddle board, kayak, canoe, and fishing boat rentals. Daily and hourly rentals are possible, subject to availability. The rental office, located inside Occoneechee State Park, is a quick 4-minute drive across the bridge.
The Clarksville Marina is a quick .5 mile drive (or walk!) from our apartment and offers boat slip rentals for $20/night. We highly recommend that you book these slips ahead of your trip. Ask us about boat trailer parking options if you choose to dock your boat at the Marina!
7 locals recommend
Clarksville Marina Inc
411 4th St
7 locals recommend
The Clarksville Marina is a quick .5 mile drive (or walk!) from our apartment and offers boat slip rentals for $20/night. We highly recommend that you book these slips ahead of your trip. Ask us about boat trailer parking options if you choose to dock your boat at the Marina!
In an easy 8-minute drive from our apartment, you can find yourself at the 350 acre property of White Oaks Preserve. With a focus on delivering unique, outdoor experiences for everyone, the Jones family offers a variety of outdoor options. Whether you're interested in family fishing at one of their seven ponds, shooting sports, big game hunts, trail riding, tower shoots, nature hikes, or four wheel rides, White Oaks Preserve is the place to be.
White oaks preserve
18014 Virginia 49
In an easy 8-minute drive from our apartment, you can find yourself at the 350 acre property of White Oaks Preserve. With a focus on delivering unique, outdoor experiences for everyone, the Jones family offers a variety of outdoor options. Whether you're interested in family fishing at one of their seven ponds, shooting sports, big game hunts, trail riding, tower shoots, nature hikes, or four wheel rides, White Oaks Preserve is the place to be.
Prime Time offers a fishing guide service 12 months out of the year, 7 days a week for multiple species. They provide half-day, full-day, and extended day trips to accommodate everyone's needs, no matter the size of the party. Prime Time has a No Catch - No Pay policy if you book one of their four full-day guarantee packages. These packages are for Catfish, Crappie, and White Perch excursions. Their most popular Kerr Lake and Buggs Island package is the Variety Trip! Reach out to Prime Time for more information!
Prime Time Kerr Lake Guide Service
109 Fox Road
Prime Time offers a fishing guide service 12 months out of the year, 7 days a week for multiple species. They provide half-day, full-day, and extended day trips to accommodate everyone's needs, no matter the size of the party. Prime Time has a No Catch - No Pay policy if you book one of their four full-day guarantee packages. These packages are for Catfish, Crappie, and White Perch excursions. Their most popular Kerr Lake and Buggs Island package is the Variety Trip! Reach out to Prime Time for more information!

Breweries and Wineries

19 locals recommend
Buggs Island Brewing Company
101 2nd Street
19 locals recommend
Woodbine Vineyards
1142 Hite Drive
7 locals recommend
Three Sisters of Shiney Rock Winery
5484 Shiney Rock Rd
7 locals recommend
45 locals recommend
Rosemont Vineyards & Winery
1050 Blackridge Rd
45 locals recommend

Guest Experiences

Interested in a 5-star dining experience at our Guest Stay? We are thrilled to partner with Chef Lemar Farrington of Amalie(a)! Chef Lemar is a Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen Alumnus who has worked in numerous 4-5 star restaurants; served high-profile clients such as Halle Berry, Lucy Liu, Little Wayne, and Laila Ali; and been featured in the Daily Tarheel, Indy week Magazine and other media outlets. Chef Lemar offers a 5-star, restaurant quality dining experience in the comfort of our Guest Stay. With a minimum of three or four courses and a focus on bringing attention and elevation to his home cuisine, that of the Caribbean, you can ensure a truly special culinary experience. Please reach out to us for more information on booking Chef Lemar during your stay. In order to ensure that you are provided with the best experience possible, we do request at least a weeks notice prior to scheduling with Chef Lemar.
216 Virginia Ave
216 Virginia Avenue
Interested in a 5-star dining experience at our Guest Stay? We are thrilled to partner with Chef Lemar Farrington of Amalie(a)! Chef Lemar is a Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen Alumnus who has worked in numerous 4-5 star restaurants; served high-profile clients such as Halle Berry, Lucy Liu, Little Wayne, and Laila Ali; and been featured in the Daily Tarheel, Indy week Magazine and other media outlets. Chef Lemar offers a 5-star, restaurant quality dining experience in the comfort of our Guest Stay. With a minimum of three or four courses and a focus on bringing attention and elevation to his home cuisine, that of the Caribbean, you can ensure a truly special culinary experience. Please reach out to us for more information on booking Chef Lemar during your stay. In order to ensure that you are provided with the best experience possible, we do request at least a weeks notice prior to scheduling with Chef Lemar.
There isn't much better than a professional massage therapist coming to your (or our!) home. We’re so excited to partner with Skip, a highly recommended, mobile massage therapist with over 15 years experience! Skip offers different massage modalities (all the same price!) to include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, sports massage, medical message, pregnancy massage, reflexology, and Esalen massage all in the comfort of our Guest Stay. Contact us for more information on booking Skip during your stay!
216 Virginia Ave
216 Virginia Avenue
There isn't much better than a professional massage therapist coming to your (or our!) home. We’re so excited to partner with Skip, a highly recommended, mobile massage therapist with over 15 years experience! Skip offers different massage modalities (all the same price!) to include Swedish, deep tissue, hot stones, sports massage, medical message, pregnancy massage, reflexology, and Esalen massage all in the comfort of our Guest Stay. Contact us for more information on booking Skip during your stay!
If we can schedule a time to do yoga while on a trip, we're definitely doing it. Jaya Yoga is located in Clarksville and offers a holistic approach to the practice, ranging from gentle to a more challenging Hatha flow. All classes incorporate breathing (Pranayama), poses (Asanas), deep relaxation (yoga Nidra) & meditation. In addition to yoga, Jaya can provide deep relaxation, meditation, and more. Jaya offers private and group classes across a number of venues in addition to private, on location sessions. Contact us or Jaya for details on booking one-on-one or small group sessions at our Guest Stay!
216 Virginia Ave
216 Virginia Avenue
If we can schedule a time to do yoga while on a trip, we're definitely doing it. Jaya Yoga is located in Clarksville and offers a holistic approach to the practice, ranging from gentle to a more challenging Hatha flow. All classes incorporate breathing (Pranayama), poses (Asanas), deep relaxation (yoga Nidra) & meditation. In addition to yoga, Jaya can provide deep relaxation, meditation, and more. Jaya offers private and group classes across a number of venues in addition to private, on location sessions. Contact us or Jaya for details on booking one-on-one or small group sessions at our Guest Stay!

Entertainment

From May through October, enjoy Virginia's premier Beach Music Concert Series, Lake Life Live. Nominated for the 2020 and 2021 Concert Series of the Year by the Carolina Beach Music Academy (CBMA), these concerts are a Clarksville must-do. A big bonus is that the stage is only a 3 minute walk from our apartment! 2022 Dates to Remember - May 6th - The Tams - May 7th - Konnection / The Castaways - June 4th - Chairmen of the Board - July 2nd - Band of Oz - Aug. 6th - Bill Deal's Original Rhondels - Sept. 4th - JB & the GDB / Embers feat. Craig Woolard - Oct. 1st - Blackwater Band
Lake Life Live Stage
416 Virginia Avenue
From May through October, enjoy Virginia's premier Beach Music Concert Series, Lake Life Live. Nominated for the 2020 and 2021 Concert Series of the Year by the Carolina Beach Music Academy (CBMA), these concerts are a Clarksville must-do. A big bonus is that the stage is only a 3 minute walk from our apartment! 2022 Dates to Remember - May 6th - The Tams - May 7th - Konnection / The Castaways - June 4th - Chairmen of the Board - July 2nd - Band of Oz - Aug. 6th - Bill Deal's Original Rhondels - Sept. 4th - JB & the GDB / Embers feat. Craig Woolard - Oct. 1st - Blackwater Band

City advice

Getting around

Clarksville Municipal Dock

Also, don't forget that the Clarksville Municipal dock is a short walk from the apartment and offers 20 complimentary day-use slips!