Visit Clarksville on the Lake - Clarksville, VA

04/16/2026

Beautiful sunset.

04/08/2026

11/07/2025

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 21st — the day we shop local first before the big-box madness of Black Friday!

🎀 Explore your favorite Clarksville shops, restaurants, and boutiques for exclusive deals, pink-themed specials, and festive fun all day long.

09/16/2025

🌌 LAST CALL FOR the Starry Night Shuttle! 🌌
DATE: September 20, 2025

🎟️ Cost: $15

Join CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Staunton River State Park—one of the best dark sky sites on the East Coast!

🔭 Hear celestial stories, learn about constellations, planets, and astrophotography, and gain a new perspective on the vastness of space—all from expert storytellers on the Observation Field.

🌟 Transportation is provided! Just bring a blanket or chair and your curiosity.

🚌 7 p.m. | Depart 4th Street Parking Lot,
209-211 4th Street, Clarksville, VA

7:20 p.m. | Arrive Halifax County Visitor Center Parking lot,
1180 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston, VA

7:45 p.m. | Arrive Staunton River State Park Observation Field

8 - 9:30 p.m. | STARGAZING!

10 p.m. | Arrive Halifax County Visitor Center Parking Lot
1180 Bill Tuck Highway, South Boston, VA

10:30 p.m. | Arrive 4th Street Parking Lot
209-211 4th Street, Clarksville, VA

🎫 Reserve your spot now—only 14 seats per night!
📲 https://tinyurl.com/5dtt4srd

Come experience the stories of the stars like never before!

09/03/2025

💙✨ New Arrival Alert! ✨💙

We’re excited to unveil our Tourism LOVEworks Hoodies — cozy, stylish, and full of Clarksville pride! 🧥💫

Perfect for showing off your LOVE for Virginia’s only lakeside town.

🛍️ Available now at Shoppes on Virginia Avenue aka Virginia Avenue Mall— but hurry, these won’t last long! $39.95

📸 Stop in, grab yours, and share the LOVE! ❤️

08/31/2025

Summer is winding down, but the tunes are warming up! Get your s**g on starting at 5pm.

Join us downtown tonight for Lake Life Summer Series: LIVE from Clarksville, VA

Clarksville is the place to be today.. 2 great bands! Gates open at 4:00 with DJ Andy Lucy spinning your favorite dance tunes. Big Allan D with Carolina Ocean Drive will be your MC for the evening. JB & the Get Down Browns will hit the stage at 5:00 and The Embers featuring Craig Woolard at 7:00. Join us for a night of unforgettable music and fun!!

08/18/2025

🪑✨ Treasure Hunting in Southern VA! ✨🪑

From lakeside Clarksville to historic Halifax and bustling South Boston—you’ll find antiques, thrifts, steals & deals around every corner! 🛍️

📍 Clarksville, VA
Shoppes on Virginia Avenue • Thrifty Life • Ruritan Thrift Shop • Crossroads Emporium • Clarksville Discount Outlet • Hound & Quill Trading Co. • Cottage Barn

📍 South Boston, VA
Enchanted Surroundings • The Mercantile & Vintage Market • Sullivan’s • Odds-N-Ends Outlet • Around Again • Emswiler Auctions

📍 Halifax, VA
Cozy Cottage • Difficult Creek • T***s Creek 🌾

✨ Whether you’re after vintage furniture, quirky collectibles, or shabby-chic décor—you’ll uncover hidden gems across Southern Virginia.

🛣️ Grab a friend, hit the trail, and see what treasures await!

Whether you’re a serious antique collector, a vintage décor lover, or just someone who can't resist a great deal—Clarksville, South Boston, and Halifax, Virginia are packed with places to discover timeless treasures and ...

08/17/2025

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08/07/2025

🌌 NEW Starry Night Shuttle! 🌌
DATES: August 23 & September 20, 2025

🎟️ Cost: $15

Join CHAOS (Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Staunton River State Park—one of the best dark sky sites on the East Coast!

🔭 Hear celestial stories, learn about constellations, planets, and astrophotography, and gain a new perspective on the vastness of space—all from expert storytellers on the Observation Field.

🌟 Transportation is provided! Just bring a blanket or chair and your curiosity.

🚌 Itinerary:
8:00 PM | Depart 4th Street Parking Lot, 209-211 4th St, Clarksville, VA
8:20 PM | Pickup at Halifax County Visitor Center, 1180 Bill Tuck Hwy, South Boston, VA
8:45 PM | Arrive at Staunton River State Park
9:00–10:30 PM | STARGAZING with CHAOS 🌠

11:00 PM | Drop-off at Halifax Visitor Center
11:30 PM | Return to Clarksville

🎫 Reserve your spot now—only 14 seats per night!
📲 https://tinyurl.com/5dtt4srd

Come experience the stories of the stars like never before!

07/30/2025

🍽️ LUNCH WITH A VIEW IN CLARKSVILLE, VA! 🌊🌞

Hungry? Head to Clarksville on the Lake where great food meets small-town charm and beautiful lakefront views!

Here are a few local favorites to satisfy your midday cravings:

🍕 Pizza Pub – Local legend for classic pies, subs & hearty meals
🍔 Bridgewater Bar & Grill – Home cooked classics, lakeside bites & cold drinks
🌮 Ayala’s Mexican Restaurant – Flavor-packed favorites & margaritas
🍗 Cottage Barn – Hot dogs, BBQ, chicken salad, Southern-style sides & sweet tea
🍔 Mabel’s on the Lake – Fresh burgers, custom shakes, & sandwiches
🍻 Buggs Island Brewing Company – Grab a cold craft beer and enjoy lunch right on the water
🍷 Lake Country Cigar & Wine -- Small plates, charcuterie, savory sandwiches

Take in the views, support local, and treat yourself to a lunch worth savoring!

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