Bob Dylan. B.B. King. Elvis. Prince. Johnny Cash. Muddy Waters. If a musician can be described as “legendary,” there’s a good chance they came from Mississippi River Country. Take some time to learn all about these iconic figures at amazing museums and educational attractions throughout the 10 Mississippi River states.
Here’s a closer look at what to see and do in Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis Presley and the headquarters of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.
From lakeshore festivals in Chicago and Milwaukee to a celebration of ragtime in small-town Missouri, here are some fests you shouldn’t miss.
Minnesota’s stellar reputation for the performing arts–theater, classical music and popular music alike–continues to grow.
Visit Prince’s Paisley Park home and studio, marvel at historic Memphis recording studios and see the Tennessee town where country music was born.
Walk in the footsteps of some of Minnesota’s most famous musicians, authors and actors at these sites.
From his residence and recording studio to the nightclub he immortalized in “Purple Rain,” these locales featured prominently in Prince’s life.
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