You will see plantations and homes from the Civil War period, as well as such famous homes as the Hermitage. Long before the city planners even dreamed of paved streets, visitors to Nashville arrived via boat. The Cumberland River is the city's chief waterway and you can tour its banks as you embark on a marine excursion. A beautiful and comfortable paddle steamer takes you up the Cumberland River and back. Complete with a ballroom, restaurant and live-music theater, the General Jackson offers a lot of entertainment while you tour the main waterway of Nashville.
Historical tours are available.
Majestic paddle steamers surged through the waters carrying passengers and their cargo to the Music City. The captain and his staff will provide a full lunch or dinner menu, as well as offer historical insights. The Cumberland Planetarium features an extensive tour of the constellations, planets, and galaxies without ever having to leave the Music City. Most tours are designed to inform, entertain and educate grown-up tourists. This fun and exciting tour is a hit with young people.