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General Jackson Showboat

2812 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 458-3900
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Ranked #34 of 108 attractions in Nashville
Type: Performances
Owner description: The General Jackson Showboat is the largest non-gamng paddle boat in the world. They offer evening and afternoon shows and meals. It'a great... more » Owner description: The General Jackson Showboat is the largest non-gamng paddle boat in the world. They offer evening and afternoon shows and meals. It'a great favorite in Nashville « less
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

When we were there, the river was high so we couldn't make it under the bridge - so we didn't get to see the city at all. We just cruised up and down that one area of the river, without much of a view. The drinks were expensive, but that is expected. The pre-show entertainment was great. Dinner was disappointing.... More

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Langhorne, Pennsylvania
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

River was too high for bridge clearance to make it to downtown...so disappointed....Cocktail hour on upper deck at the dock...Drinks overpriced, especially when paying $90 pp (after fees, taxes) for dinner, cruise, show...Food was decent and the show was fun...would've liked a little more time on deck...Next time, i would just book the cruise and show...

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Houma, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Dinner Show and a Cruise...This trip down the river to downtown was nice. Enjoyed the entertainment, the food, and the scenery. Be sure to bring your camera because the night view of downtown Nashville is a great shot.

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Brenda, AZ
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I like to cruise. This trip down the river and the entertainment was so very good. We saw Shotgun Red and we loved it. I thought the price was very good for what we saw and really enjoyed the entertainment. It has been quite a few years since we went on this trip so maybe Shotgun isn't there anymore but... More

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Warwick, Rhode Island
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

hysterical comedian. great music, . the show was great and the food was wonderful. The staff was pleasant. It was a great ride on the river in a Paddlewheel boat.

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El Cajon, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

My wife and I took the dinner cruise on May 2nd. All the staff were great and we really enjoyed the show. The performers were very talented. Some of the others at our table enjoyed their meal but my wife and I, and at least one other, found the meat to be terrible (difficult to even cut and very tough... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

The show was excellent but that's where the pleasant experience ended. The food was awful. Beef was coated with way too much pepper and cold mash potatoes must have been scooped on the plate hours prior they were hard on the outside. The service was some of the worst I have experience. We were ignored at first then you could... More

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Houston, Texas
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

This is a very pricey evening. I expected an overall first rate experience. Didn't get it. You board the boat at 6:15 and listen to some live music which was pretty good. Once you depart at 7pm you go down for dinner. A little after 9pm they put on a floor show. We got back to the dock about 10:15.... More

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Muskegon Michigan
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104 helpful votes 104 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

They let you on at 6:30pm. They say 6 but that's only if you want to pay extra for the captains area. Otherwise it's 6:30 boarding. They heard you to the top rear of the boat for some music then at 7pm they move everyone to the bottom of the boat where they main dining room is. They bring out... More

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Paducah, Kentucky
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Took the 7:00 pm dinner cruise down the Cumberland River. Great food and the show was excellent. I would highly recommend this attraction if in the Nashville area. Ask for a low table number if you want a better seat for the show.

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