The Mallard House Guidebook
Food scene
Cafe Doughver
308 Spring StWe love this place for its antiques, a delicious cafe, and an adorable coffee shop.
40 locals recommend
Miss Lucille's Marketplace
2231-L Madison StWe love this place for its antiques, a delicious cafe, and an adorable coffee shop.
The Mad Herbalist
1601 Madison StStrawberry Alley Ale Works
103 Strawberry AlleyYada on Franklin
111 Franklin StBeachaven Vineyards & Winery
1100 Dunlop LnOld Glory Distilling Co.
451 Alfred Thun RdThe Star Spangled Brewing Company
1030 Progress DrPlumb Line Coffee
124 University AveKings Bluff Brewery
128 University AveOne of our favorite local spots! They are known for their crazy pizzas, gourmet coffee, and local TN beers. There is usually live music or trivia going on even during the week. Great outdoor patio to bring the kids or the pups.
18 locals recommend
The Thirsty Goat
4044 US-41 ALTOne of our favorite local spots! They are known for their crazy pizzas, gourmet coffee, and local TN beers. There is usually live music or trivia going on even during the week. Great outdoor patio to bring the kids or the pups.
mom and pop pizza place in Dover that will deliver to the house!
11 locals recommend
Lance's Pizza & Subs
861 US-79mom and pop pizza place in Dover that will deliver to the house!
The Vine on Franklin
128 Franklin StreetSightseeing
Land Between the Lakes (or LBL as the locals say) is thousands of acres with two lakes, multiple marinas offering live music and food, hiking trails, and horse back riding. There is an entrance to the park only 15 minutes from the house.
100 locals recommend
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
238 Visitor Center DrLand Between the Lakes (or LBL as the locals say) is thousands of acres with two lakes, multiple marinas offering live music and food, hiking trails, and horse back riding. There is an entrance to the park only 15 minutes from the house.
Wranglers offer guided horseback rides through Land Between the Lakes!
8 locals recommend
Wranglers Campground: Land Between the Lakes
5100 Laura Furnace RdWranglers offer guided horseback rides through Land Between the Lakes!
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
120 Lock D RoadFun spot to check out with or without a boat! They usually have live music on the weekends.
12 locals recommend
Breakers Marina
526 Shamrock RdFun spot to check out with or without a boat! They usually have live music on the weekends.
Fun arcade for all ages! There is a great restaurant inside as well.
41 locals recommend
The City Forum
2231 Madison StFun arcade for all ages! There is a great restaurant inside as well.
This is our favorite swimming spot! Make sure to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to set up a picnic and grab a sandwich from one of the local BBQ joints.
31 locals recommend
Paris Landing State Park
16055 Highway 79 NThis is our favorite swimming spot! Make sure to bring lawn chairs or a blanket to set up a picnic and grab a sandwich from one of the local BBQ joints.
City/town information
Nashville has endless restaurants, music, and shopping. It's the perfect day trip from the house and has something for couples, families, or a girls trip! Ask us about our favorite local eats!
265 locals recommend
Nashville
Nashville has endless restaurants, music, and shopping. It's the perfect day trip from the house and has something for couples, families, or a girls trip! Ask us about our favorite local eats!
Only 40 minutes from the Mallard house, Clarksville is an up-and-coming spot for young families. There are some great restaurants and breweries. It is more lively than Dover so if you need a break from country life but don't want to go all the way to Nashville, Clarksville is the perfect spot. I've added some of our favorites to this guidebook.
22 locals recommend
Clarksville
Only 40 minutes from the Mallard house, Clarksville is an up-and-coming spot for young families. There are some great restaurants and breweries. It is more lively than Dover so if you need a break from country life but don't want to go all the way to Nashville, Clarksville is the perfect spot. I've added some of our favorites to this guidebook.
Military Base
If you have a loved one stationed at Fort Campbell or are a soldier on TDY we are a convenient 30 minutes from base.
18 locals recommend
Fort Campbell
If you have a loved one stationed at Fort Campbell or are a soldier on TDY we are a convenient 30 minutes from base.