Posted in Nashville
December 25, 2016
Board This Holiday Boat In Nashville For An Unforgettable Experience
Here in Nashville, we have one of the neatest and quirkiest Christmas shows you’ll see this side of the Mississippi. The General Jackson Showboat has shows all year ’round, but we’re here to say that Christmastime is extra special. A big, multi-course meal, killer views of Nashville from the Cumberland River and a stunning show make for a holiday evening you’ll never forget.
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Located at 2812 Opryland Drive, you can board the General Jackson from the Opry Mills parking lot.
The historic paddlewheel was built and named after a riverboat by the same name that dates back to 1817. The showboat is docked and cruises the Cumberland River in Nashville.
There are a couple of different dinner + show options you can enjoy during the holiday season: A Jazzy Christmas on the Cumberland, the Tennessee Christmas Holiday Midday Cruise, and Christmas on the Cumberland Evening Holiday Cruise.
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The showboat is all decked out in holiday regalia, proffering a neat night out infused with Christmas cheer.
The Victorian theatre is ringed with tables and chairs, each assigned for your family. The first half of the cruise is filled with tasty Christmas cheer - the multi-course meal offers favorites like mashed potatoes, a Christmas coffee cake and seasonal drinks.
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After dinner and a quick walk around the deck as the boat reaches downtown Nashville, the show begins! The six‐piece show band and fabulously talented performers put on an hour of singing and dancing.
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Just look at those faces - rapt with enjoyment.
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And here's Nashville from the deck - absolutely perfect. The city lights put on their own beautiful show.
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What a reflection - Nashville has quite a few buildings that coordinate their lights with the season, so it makes for a very merry holiday vibe.
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The famed Pedestrian Bridge, all lit up in time for the holiday season.
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Tickets range from $60 to $100, depending on where you're looking to sit and the show you'd like to enjoy. A small price to pay for a lifetime of memories, folks. This is Nashville as you've never seen it before.
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