Clarksville, Tennessee is the county seat of Montgomery County and one of the fastest growing cities in the state. It was founded in 1784 and is often considered one of the south's most historic cities. It was incorporated in 1855 and developed an economy based mainly around tobacco. Today the city is one of the regional centers for transportation and industry.
The Roxy Regional Theatre is located in a 1947 structure and is one of the oldest professional theaters around. Downtown Clarksville offers wonderful architecture that dates back to the 1850's, art exhibits around the city, great local shopping and amazing cuisine. The Cumberland RiverWalk is the home of permanent historical displays, live performances and plenty of outdoor enjoyment.
The climate in Clarksville is typical for the northern region of Tennessee. The rainfall averages are even throughout the year (around 4 inches). Winters are cold with low temperatures falling well below freezing. Summers are warm but the high temperatures usually stay around 80F.
You can find a number of cheap flights to Clarksville through the Nashville International Airport (BNA). Cheap airline tickets from Los Angeles will start at $200 US. Flying in from New York will cost you around $280 US most any time of the year.
There are is a wide variety of accommodations around the city. Cheap hotels in Clarksville can have rates that start as low as $50 US. There are cheap hotel rooms available near many of the major attractions that have rates under $100 US.