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The Anthem live music venue at the Wharf in Washington DC. The marquee is reflecting the Washington Nationals winning the World Series.

Art + Culture

Washington, D.C.’s Best Live Music Venues, According to the Musicians Who Live There

Surround yourself with sound in the city’s best concert halls and venues.

February 15, 2024 10:51 AM

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Karen Carmichael

Winter 2025

I’m a Fiddle Player Who Felt Disconnected from the Blues. A Trip On the Mississippi Blues Trail Changed That

Writer and musician Emma John travels south to find the beat—and birthplace—of a special kind of Mississippi music.

January 7, 2025 03:07 PM

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Emma John

Where to Travel Next

Go Beyond the Beaches in Fort Myers

From soaring high above mangroves and barrier islands to joining intimate music recording sessions, the greater Fort Myers area may surprise you.

Sponsored by Fort Myers - Islands, Beaches and Neighborhoods

Browsing vinyl at the café-record shop, Disco Death, in Minneapolis.

LGBTQ Travel

The Best Music Venues and LGBTQ+ Hotspots in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to groundbreaking artists, legendary venues, and a thriving LGBTQ+ community—here’s where to experience it all.

Sponsored by Explore Minnesota

Art + Culture

This South American Destination Is Known as the “City of Eternal Spring"—but Music Is Its Soul

Medellín’s thriving music scene is more than just reggaetón. It’s a movement reshaping tourism, culture, and community in Colombia’s musical capital.

March 18, 2025 03:26 PM

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Cat Sposato

The landmark Chicago Theatre on State Street at night.

Hotels

Forget Concert Parking: These 5 Great Hotels Near Major U.S. Music Venues Are Within Walking Distance

These hotels near major U.S. venues from Seattle to New York City let you go straight from encore to pillow.

March 18, 2025 02:56 PM

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Devorah Lev-Tov

Courtesy of Elle Logan/Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Art + Culture

A Guide to Aspen for Arts and Culture Lovers

Essential stops for art and history fans in this Colorado destination

Sponsored by Aspen Chamber Resort Association

Art + Culture

This U.S. City Is the Paris of the Midwest

From renowned museums to legendary music history, visit the places that inspire artist Tiff Massey for a Parisian-style cultural experience right in the heart of the Midwest.

Sponsored by British Virgin Islands

A split photo with a deep red closet with mirrors on the left, and a living room with a large image of Prince's face and a couch with purple-tinted mood lighting on the right

Hotel News + Openings

You Can Now Spend the Night in Prince’s “Purple Rain” House

Airbnb has teamed up with the legendary musician’s band, The Revolution, to offer the rare opportunity to actually stay in the house depicted in the cult movie starring Prince.

September 27, 2024 12:03 PM

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Bailey Berg

Downtown Nashville city skyline building view along the Cumberland River. Photo taken in Nashville Tennessee during a cloudy autumn day

4 Days In

4 Days in Nashville: 100-Layer Doughnuts, a Century-Old Print Shop, and Custom Cowboy Hats

Four days exploring Music City is just enough time to find the Nashville that exists beyond the honkytonks.

February 24, 2026 07:25 AM

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Jillian Dara

Art + Culture

5 Places to Travel for Music and the Best Ways to Experience It

Some of the world’s most melodious destinations are featured in a new video by the United States Tour Operators Association. We took a closer look.

Sponsored by United States Tour Operators Association

Where to Go in Summer

Fitzgerald’s and Picasso’s Favorite French Riviera Beach Town Still Feels Like the Roaring 20s

Once a beloved vacation spot for notable artists in the early 20th century, this town keeps its creative spirit alive.

May 2, 2025 03:26 PM

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Sophie Friedman

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