The Blues Highway

The Blues Highway

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Immerse yourself into the history of the Blues by traveling the Blues Highway. You’ll pass through iconic cities in America known for their impact on music. See where some of the most iconic musicians from Elvis Presley to Aretha Franklin recorded music, famous music venues, and even where they stayed while traveling on tour.

The Blues Highway
Nashville

1

Nashville

Nashville

Tennessee capital with over 120 music venues

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10 mi • 20 min

Grand Ole Opry

2

Grand Ole Opry

Backstage tours of the legendary Country music venue

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Grand Ole Opry

222 mi • 3 h 30 min

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

3

Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Record label and recording studio for Aretha Franklin and Isaac Hayes

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Stax Museum of American Soul Music

2 mi • 6 min

Sun Studio

4

Sun Studio

Birthplace of Rock n’Roll with legendary recordings

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Beale St

5

Beale St

Lively atmosphere with music from street performers

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Beale St

28 mi • 34 min

Gateway To the Blues Museum

6

Gateway To the Blues Museum

Learn the origin of the Blues music genre

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49 mi • 50 min

Ground Zero Blues Club

7

Ground Zero Blues Club

Popular Blues club hosting live performances

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Delta Blues Museum

8

Delta Blues Museum

Museum exhibitions dedicated to the Blues history

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Riverside Hotel

9

Riverside Hotel

Hotel that hosted famous touring musicians

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New Roxy

10

New Roxy

Historical music venue

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1 mi • 3 min

Crossroad Sign

11

Crossroad Sign

Crossroad Sign

Iconic sign made famous by Robert Johnson

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336 mi • 5 h 21 min

Garden District

12

Garden District

Sightseeing lavish historical mansions

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3 mi • 10 min

French Quarter

13

French Quarter

Lively quarter with restaurants, shops, and street musicians

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French Quarter

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Cafe du Monde

14

Cafe du Monde

Famous French cafe

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Bourbon Street

15

Bourbon Street

Famous strip lined with live music bars

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1 mi • 5 min

Frenchmen Street

16

Frenchmen Street

Popular district with Jazz clubs

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