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Family Fun

Families love Clarksville! With abundant entertainment and activities geared toward children plus beautiful natural playgrounds like Dunbar Cave State Park, what's not to love?! Play areas near the river, trails with creeks, disc golf and kid-friendly mountain bike parks join designed indoor play spaces like DEFY Clarksville trampoline park and The City Forum to create a destination that's appealing and exciting for days.

These are a few highlights to help inspire your travel plans, then click the Things to Do With Kids banner underneath to explore all the kid-friendly fun in Clarksville.

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DEFY Clarksville

DEFY Clarksville air trampoline park offers hours of jumping and playing fun.

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North Ford St Mountain Bike Park

This mountain bike park includes trails for both beginners and advanced riders.

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Customs House Museum

An architectural marvel, the Customs House Museum offers rotating & permanent exhibits.

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Dunbar Cave

Explore these scenic trails with distinct beauty in every season. Plan a picnic, learn the history and enjoy wildlife.

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Golly G's

It's not a vacation without ice cream! Enjoy your favorite fresh, cream flavors plus baked goods at Golly G's.

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Downtown Commons

Downtown Commons is an urban oasis that families enjoy all year long.

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The City Forum

Entertain the whole family all days at this huge indoor recreation complex with laser tag, an arcade, putt-putt-golf, hi-speed go-carts, bowling and more.

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Rotary Park

Enjoy this park's trails, creek, a Nature Center, playgrounds, open play space, disc golf, and picnic areas.

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Historic Collinsville Pioneer Settlement

Learn the story of life in rural Tennessee from 1830-1900 through 16 restored log homes and outbuildings.

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Things to do with Kids

Family Travel Inspiration

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Celebrate a Cheerful Christmastime in Clarksville

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8 Things to Do This Thanksgiving Weekend in Clarksville, Tennessee

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Spend a Perfect Fall Weekend in Clarksville

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The O-Fish-al Guide to Clarksville's Waterways