Why not plan your next vacation around your love of music?
Plenty of vacation destinations cater to specific interests, from national parks and museums, to food tours. For music lovers, part of a great vacation is finding the local hot spot or hidden gem where you can enjoy some live music. That’s a whole lot easier if you choose a destination where music is king.
Here are four vacation destinations that are perfect for music lovers:
- Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas City has many intimate concerts venues spread throughout the city, from small mom-and-pop restaurants to large concert halls.
The city has a rich jazz history, and it’s jazz district, centered around 18th and Vine, is still home to some legendary venues, including The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, which offers free jazz jam sessions many times throughout the week.
- Memphis, Tenn.
Music is like air in Memphis — all around you and absolutely necessary. The city birthed the careers of everyone from B.B. King and Johnny Cash to Three 6 Mafia and Justin Timberlake.