Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and the other Mississippi River Country states offer a rich collection of attractions and venues that tell the story of jazz and blues in America. Memphis’ Beale Street is a can’t-miss; Clarksdale, Mississippi, houses the famed Crossroads where Robert Johnson made a deal with the devil for his unearthly talent; and New Orleans offers almost endless opportunities for live music.
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.
See where the music of America was born, from blues clubs on Beale Street to buskers in the French Quarter to Nashville's honkytonks.
Explore Elvis’s Memphis home, travel to the Mississippi Delta and savor the musical mixing pot of the French Quarter in New Orleans.
From New Orleans jazz to art and live music on a Tennessee farm, these music festivals highlight the sights and sounds of Mississippi River Country.
Jazz was born in New Orleans. Discover its story, from humble beginnings in Congo Square to its stance in popular culture today.
Take in the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, ride a wild river in the Ozarks, explore the Gulf Coast, or learn about the history of jazz.
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