Learn more about this business on Yelp.
“A Music City experience like no other!”
The General Jackson, a 300-foot paddlewheel riverboat, is one of the largest showboats in the country and the ONLY place in Nashville where you can enjoy a live music show while cruising the Cumberland River! Midday and evening cruises offer a variety of entertainment options throughout the year. You'll always find something new just around the bend. Our exciting shows on the General Jackson are an experience you'll find only in Music City! History The General Jackson Showboat, built by Jeffersonville, Ind.-based Jeffboat, was launched April 20,1985 and was christened July 2, 1985. The boat can hold 1,200 passengers and 157 crew members. The paddlewheel riverboat stands 77 feet tall, making it one of the country’s largest showboats. The paddlewheel itself is 36 feet long, 24 feet wide and weighs 36 tons. Two Caterpillar 3512 engines, each with 1050 horse power and 880 kilowatt generators, are responsible for powering the boat, which has a maximum speed of 13 miles per hour.
We came here for a special NYE event, and it was an absolute BLAST! We didn't have any of the negative experiences others described. We sat in the top balcony straight across from the stage and... Read more
A great Nashville To-Do rather visiting or living in the area. Great entertainment, good drinks and food. I'd recommend the day show over the night show, but the food offering for dinner is... Read more
This showboat is the final boss of the touristy things you can do in Nashville. BUT- it is incredibly fun. The food, the view, the entertainment. It's worth going at least once. We did the... Read more
General Jackson Showboat
Hours
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Takes
-
Brunch
-
Dinner
-
Drinks
-
Dine In
-
Breakfast
-
Outdoor Seating
Parking, Dining
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The top things to do on a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip
- 85 Places
- 36:11
- 1,293 mi
The top things to do on an I-40 road trip
- 35 Places
- 49:44
- 2,851 mi
Things to do in Nashville
- 9 Places
Road trip back in time along the Natchez Trace
- 13 Places
- 12:01
- 598 mi