Travel through Mississippi River Country and you’re traveling through the history of American music. The blues was born in the Mississippi Delta—this region is home to luminaries like B.B. King and Muddy Waters. Jazz music took shape in New Orleans, and farther north in Tennessee and Arkansas, you’ll meet unforgettable figures like Elvis and Johnny Cash. And let’s not forget Mississippi River Country’s other superstars like Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan and Prince, just to name a few.
From live music to world-class dining, here’s what to put on your to-do list for your inaugural trip to the Big Easy.
Visit nearly two dozen iconic country music attractions throughout the Volunteer State and discover Tennessee’s Music Pathways.
Visit important sites in Elvis Presley’s life, from his modest birthplace in Mississippi to his iconic Graceland mansion.
This road trip travels through charming Tennessee towns linked together by the unspoiled beauty and stories of the Natchez Trace.
Picture yourself in the movies as you visit these iconic attractions featured in these classic romantic comedies filmed in the Windy City.
There’s plenty to see at these can’t-miss museums, from stunning works of art to the world’s biggest T. rex.
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