Margo's Guide to the Lakeside Town of Clarksville

Margo
Margo's Guide to the Lakeside Town of Clarksville

Food scene

I love Mexican food. It is owned by folks I know from Central Virginia. Good food, reasonable prices! For dinner my favorites are the Birria tacos and their street tacos and almost everything on the lunch menu is great!
Los Bandidos
7331 US-58
I love Mexican food. It is owned by folks I know from Central Virginia. Good food, reasonable prices! For dinner my favorites are the Birria tacos and their street tacos and almost everything on the lunch menu is great!
So this place is a gas station HOWEVER their mega subs and cheeseburgers are amazing! You have to specify every topping you want - don’t assume that with it being a Philly cheesesteak it will have peppers and onions you have to ask! Lunchtime is typically busy and parking options are slim, but I will stop in and order / ask for a time frame and normally go to food lion or tractor supply to pick up items I need in town. Their zucchini fries are chef’s kiss. Bring your own ranch if you need it- their ranch isn’t great. One of my personal favorite spots, only locals normally go type of place. We tailgate and eat our lunch in the back of our truck. #memories
Blue Heron Clarksville
So this place is a gas station HOWEVER their mega subs and cheeseburgers are amazing! You have to specify every topping you want - don’t assume that with it being a Philly cheesesteak it will have peppers and onions you have to ask! Lunchtime is typically busy and parking options are slim, but I will stop in and order / ask for a time frame and normally go to food lion or tractor supply to pick up items I need in town. Their zucchini fries are chef’s kiss. Bring your own ranch if you need it- their ranch isn’t great. One of my personal favorite spots, only locals normally go type of place. We tailgate and eat our lunch in the back of our truck. #memories
I love the lemon blueberry scone! They offer açaí bowls and gluten free options as well as coffee and smoothies!
Rooted Cafe
I love the lemon blueberry scone! They offer açaí bowls and gluten free options as well as coffee and smoothies!
From the pizza, to their thinly sliced (one of a kind) onion rings, Philly Cheese Steak and comfy breakfast items on the weekend - this place is our family favorite. Their ranch is also pretty great! They have nightly specials and throughout the month will host various events from local artists to karaoke.
14 habitants recommandent
Pizza Pub
401 Virginia Ave
14 habitants recommandent
From the pizza, to their thinly sliced (one of a kind) onion rings, Philly Cheese Steak and comfy breakfast items on the weekend - this place is our family favorite. Their ranch is also pretty great! They have nightly specials and throughout the month will host various events from local artists to karaoke.
Consistently good food. Right by the community dock so you can boat in and walk up for lunch or dinner. The desserts here are phenomenal. My personal favorite food dish so far is the Blackened Catfish with Shrimp.
Bridgewater Bar & Grill
Consistently good food. Right by the community dock so you can boat in and walk up for lunch or dinner. The desserts here are phenomenal. My personal favorite food dish so far is the Blackened Catfish with Shrimp.
People really like it! Amazing water view and occasionally they will have food trucks or vendors. They will also host live music - check out their FB page in advance.
19 habitants recommandent
Buggs Island Brewing Company
101 2nd Street
19 habitants recommandent
People really like it! Amazing water view and occasionally they will have food trucks or vendors. They will also host live music - check out their FB page in advance.
I’ve ordered ahead and picked up from there in-town. Their shrimp hibachi was good and they had decent yum yum sauce! It’s a larger portion even with take out. I’ve yet to try their Chinese cuisine but I’m sure it’s good as well, in the past they have typically been open when other restaurants are closed for Holidays.
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant
327 Virginia Ave
I’ve ordered ahead and picked up from there in-town. Their shrimp hibachi was good and they had decent yum yum sauce! It’s a larger portion even with take out. I’ve yet to try their Chinese cuisine but I’m sure it’s good as well, in the past they have typically been open when other restaurants are closed for Holidays.
Ice Cream venue and cute little shop with hand painted items, lots of knick knacks.
9 habitants recommandent
The Cottage Barn LLC
334 Virginia Ave
9 habitants recommandent
Ice Cream venue and cute little shop with hand painted items, lots of knick knacks.
So Mabel’s is a staple, if you’ve never been. They have a limited menu and make craft milkshakes. Their fried pickles with house sauce is worth a try. It’s large portions but also higher prices. You order at the counter and wait for your order to be called - they also do call ahead or online ordered. It’s a small space, but they also offer boat party packs specials so you can grab a pack of burgers and some side for a more reasonable price. They are newer to Clarksville so please be patient if you order during one of their busier timeframes.
MABELS - On the Lake
So Mabel’s is a staple, if you’ve never been. They have a limited menu and make craft milkshakes. Their fried pickles with house sauce is worth a try. It’s large portions but also higher prices. You order at the counter and wait for your order to be called - they also do call ahead or online ordered. It’s a small space, but they also offer boat party packs specials so you can grab a pack of burgers and some side for a more reasonable price. They are newer to Clarksville so please be patient if you order during one of their busier timeframes.
People love to celebrate milestones here. It has a great reputation.. I like their desserts, drinks and appetizers.
16 habitants recommandent
Cooper's Landing Inn & Traveler's Tavern
801 Virginia Ave
16 habitants recommandent
People love to celebrate milestones here. It has a great reputation.. I like their desserts, drinks and appetizers.
Gas station that offers a little bit of everything, has a beautiful Clarksville LOVE sign right outside, sells boats snacks, tackle gear next door, and fresh breakfast items (they tend to sell out of some of these rather quickly).
Raise the Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Gas station that offers a little bit of everything, has a beautiful Clarksville LOVE sign right outside, sells boats snacks, tackle gear next door, and fresh breakfast items (they tend to sell out of some of these rather quickly).

Shopping

A vast and large variety- if you start on Virginia Avenue on the main street, keep in mind there are two areas to this building. The upstairs offers custom handmade pieces, thrifted items, local items and lots of decor. A little bit for everyone.
Virginia Avenue Mall
A vast and large variety- if you start on Virginia Avenue on the main street, keep in mind there are two areas to this building. The upstairs offers custom handmade pieces, thrifted items, local items and lots of decor. A little bit for everyone.
A beautiful Local Country Giftshop featuring candles, custom wreaths, and full of sounds and smells. A delightful place to browse through.
Grandfather's Country Creations
214 Virginia Ave
A beautiful Local Country Giftshop featuring candles, custom wreaths, and full of sounds and smells. A delightful place to browse through.
Cute little store to visit - It has creative creations, chocolates, charcuterie, wine, and sometimes they offer live music. Such a unique addition to Clarksville.
The Corner at Two One Six
Cute little store to visit - It has creative creations, chocolates, charcuterie, wine, and sometimes they offer live music. Such a unique addition to Clarksville.
Love the variety here! Clothes, bracelets, candles, oils, spray, signs, scarves - It has a very boho vibe, and it is a hidden delight.
216 Virginia Ave
Love the variety here! Clothes, bracelets, candles, oils, spray, signs, scarves - It has a very boho vibe, and it is a hidden delight.
Local favorite, be sure to check their hours - tons of variety for clothes.
Hite’s Clothing
301 Virginia Ave
Local favorite, be sure to check their hours - tons of variety for clothes.
Has most all essentials! With self check out roughly 12 minutes from the house.
7 habitants recommandent
Food Lion
1013 Virginia Ave
7 habitants recommandent
Has most all essentials! With self check out roughly 12 minutes from the house.
Most hardware items needed, sometimes they don’t have the best internet signal so purchases might be required with cash.
Clarksville Ace Hardware
Most hardware items needed, sometimes they don’t have the best internet signal so purchases might be required with cash.
Main in-town dollar general, will offer some cheaper prices than Food Lion - will seasonally have fruit sold outside.
Dollar General
Main in-town dollar general, will offer some cheaper prices than Food Lion - will seasonally have fruit sold outside.
Closer to the house, Newest Dollar General, staff is typically very helpful. Has most breakfast items and essentials.
Dollar General
Closer to the house, Newest Dollar General, staff is typically very helpful. Has most breakfast items and essentials.
Has so much of everything! Old timey candy, gardening items, tshirts, boots, water items, kayaks, a lot of variety,
Tractor Supply Co.
Has so much of everything! Old timey candy, gardening items, tshirts, boots, water items, kayaks, a lot of variety,

Gym

A local YMCA, has soccer fields out back
If you have a YMCA membership, call ahead, it’s a 24-hour gym. They are typically open during the week and you can get registered to use a scannable card to visit it during your stay.
Clarksville Location of Mecklenburg County YMCA
If you have a YMCA membership, call ahead, it’s a 24-hour gym. They are typically open during the week and you can get registered to use a scannable card to visit it during your stay.

Leisure Activity

I have had guests in the past ask about using this country club. They have called ahead and chatted about using it. If golf, is your thing, you may want to check them out.
Kinderton Country Club
799 Kinderton Rd
Has a water splash area for kids!
20 habitants recommandent
Parc d'État d'Occoneechee
1192 Occoneechee Park Rd
20 habitants recommandent
Has a water splash area for kids!
Longwood Park
13502 US-15
Easy access for getting your boat in and out of the water.
Bluestone Boat Ramp
5683 U.S. 15
Easy access for getting your boat in and out of the water.

Conseils sur la ville

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Check Hours of Operation!

This is Virginia's only Lakeside town, so before traveling check out each business in the areas hours of operation, each may vary due to seasons / tourism. Also, the town itself doesn't always have the best cell service, so it is useful to know before you go!