• Sightsee along the rivertourists aboard a riverboat image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
  
  The rivers of Tennessee have been the lifeblood of its settlement and commerce. Today, they're also one of its prime recreational attractions. Take a riverboat cruise and go back in time to a simpler era. There's food, music, comedy and even dancing on some cruises. Sightseeing cruises offer up the natural beauty of Tennessee's river valleys and the historically important events that took place there.
  
  

Chattanooga Riverboat

• Everyone should take a riverboat cruise at least once in lifethe tourist boat floats across nile image by Alexander Ivanov from Fotolia.com
  
  The Southern Belle offers sightseeing and daily lunch and dinner cruises along the Tennessee River. Kids accompany parents at no extra charge on the Southern Belle. The family-oriented dinner cruises feature live entertainment and prime rib dinners. The Southern Belle's calliope is a signature sound of Chattanooga.
  
  2006 Chattanooga Riverboat
  201 Riverfront Parkway, Pier 2
  Chattanooga TN 37402-1616
  423 266-4488
  chattanoogariverboat.com
  
  

Tennessee Riverboat Company

• The Tennessee Riverboat Company offers a variety of cruises down the Tennessee River from its Knoxville base. Take a one and a half hour leisurely lunch cruise, with a buffet and entertainment. The deluxe dinner cruise features dining, dancing and live music. History buffs may opt for the sightseeing tour, with a guided commentary about sites of historical significance on the river. Dinner is available for an additional fee.
  
  Tennessee Riverboat Company
  300 Neyland Drive
  Knoxville, TN, 37902
  865-525-7827
  tnriverboat.com
  
  

General Jackson Showboat

• Country music fans can hear their favorite songs, laugh with comedians,and eat good food with a cruise on the General Jackson Showboat down the Cumberland River. The 300 foot paddle wheel has four decks, as well a Victorian theatre featuring live entertainment. Located in the Nashville, the country music capital, mid-day and evening cruises are available. Country Music USA is featured at on the dinner cruises.
  
  General Jackson Showboat
  2812 Opryland Dr
  Nashville, TN 37214
  615-458-3900
  generaljackson.com