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Address and Phone:
2812 Opryland Dr.
Nashville, TN 37214

Phone: (615) 458-3900

Admission Rates:
Adults: Midday from $50.95+ tax (lunch, cruise and show), Evening from $78.95+ tax (dinner cruise and show). Call for special events and Junior (ages 4 - 11) pricing.

Hours Open to the Public:
We are open Year Round! Check Out Website at www.generaljackson.com for boarding times.

Dates Closed:
Check website at www.generaljackson.com

Discounts:
AAA Discount, Active Military, Military Discount, Senior Citizen Discount

Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

General Jackson Showboat

City: Nashville, TN
Region: Middle Tennessee

2009 MIDDAY CRUISES
Tim Watson’s Fiddlin’ Around
March 13 – Nov. 15

Back by popular demand! Tim Watson returns to the midday cruises with his high-energy country music and comedy show. Tim is famous for his fantastic fiddle playing, down-home humor and winning personality. Audiences of all ages love Tim’s funny stage antics. But don’t be fooled. Tim and his band are also very talented musicians who offer a great show filled with country music classics. Your show ticket includes a delicious southern lunch served family style in bottomless bowls. After this two-hour cruise, you’ll leave with a smile on your face and country music in your heart.
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Midday Cruises

Boarding: 11:30am, Departs 12pm (Noon), Returns 2:30pm

Tim Watson’s Tennessee Christmas™

November 20 – December 15

The magic and joy of the holiday season are alive on the General Jackson! Friends and family gather around the table for a holiday lunch served family-style in bottomless bowls. After lunch, Tim Watson and his band offer a Christmas show chockfull of holiday songs. And knowing Tim, he’ll have everyone laughing throughout the cruise. Delicious and delightful. Humorous and heartwarming. Experience Christmas-time in Tennessee.
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2009 DINNER CRUISES
Country Music USA
A nostalgic journey through America’s music.
March 12 – Nov. 15

Take a musical journey with us as we cruise the Cumberland River. Join us as we explore the history of country music through the songs that gave a voice to America. We’ll start with the music of country legends like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and other icons of the Grand Ole Opry. We’ll explore the hits of the 90’s from Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre and Dolly Parton. And finally, we’ll enjoy the blockbuster hits of country music today through the music of Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts. This authentic American musical journey includes a delicious prime rib dinner and a three-hour cruise.
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Evening Cruises

Sunday Boarding: 5:30pm, Departs 6pm, Returns 9pm

Monday – Saturday Boarding: 6:30pm, Departs 7pm, Returns 10pm

A Country Christmas on the Cumberland™

November 19 – December 23

A one-of-a-kind holiday experience awaits you on the General Jackson. It all takes place in a glittering two-story theater where you will enjoy a delicious holiday dinner. Talented Nashville singers will perform a heart-warming show filled with holiday classics and contemporary songs of the season. Just one trip with us, and this unique Christmas event will become a tradition you will want to continue for years to come.

From I-40 East: Take Exit. 215 to Briley Pkwy N/Opryland. Follow briley Parkway to Exit 11, Opry Mills Dr. Continue straight. The box office and boarding area will be on the left.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Historic Rock Castle

Grand Ole Opry Sightseeing Tours

Fisk University & Fisk Jubilee Singers (TM)

Johnny Walker Tours

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Country Inn & Suites

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville

Best Value Inn/Antioch-Nashville

Intown Suites Bell Road

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009
FCE Holiday Bazaar
Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
Arts Third Saturday
Location: Chattanooga, TN

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