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National Geographic: Eight great US cities every music fan should visit

From throbbing techno hits to silky-smooth jazz, the country’s musical landscape is as diverse as its physical one. Offering rich snapshots of American history, here are the greatest music cities to tune into.

Rolling Stone – Celebrating Jimi Hendrix’s style on his 80th birthday

Rolling in like a warm breeze from across the Atlantic, Jimi Hendrix touched down in London and flicked the switch from dull post-war grey to glorious Technicolor.

National Geographic – Sweet success: how Louisville’s bourbon scene is bouncing back in 2023

Bourbon is booming in Louisville. With increasingly diverse producers, booze-themed hotel openings and a growing roster of bars, the Kentucky city is raising a glass to a new chapter in its whiskey-soaked history.

National Geographic Traveller – Atlanta city guide

With a new greenway cutting through the concrete jungle, and a creative museum dedicated to Southern rap music, Georgia’s capital is becoming a leafy, lively cultural hub

National Geographic Traveller – Deep roots in the Smoky Mountains

10-page story on Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains: Rising along the eastern flank of Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their hiking trails, waterfalls and wild bears – this is, after all, the most naturally biodiverse pocket in the US. But a road trip through its old-growth forests reveals a more humane story. Here, tight-knit communities are preserving ancient Appalachian crafts and traditions, from pottery and broom carving to folk dancing, all alongside some of America’s most bombastic resort towns.

National Geographic Traveller – An inside guide to cockney London

London’s cockney scene has a long history and an interesting future, thanks to its proud custodians looking to safeguard its reputation.

The Times – Nostalgia trip: The enduring appeal of Palm Springs, playground for the rich and famous

Ahead of Don’t Worry Darling’s release on Friday, Zoey Goto introduces its star turn of a setting — the Californian city of Palm Springs

Courier – South Main Arts District

This historical Memphis neighborhood is home to a mix of thriving, switched-on businesses, all infused with a strong sense of community and heritage.

National Geographic: Unicorns, caviar and lime-green jam: a taste of San Francisco’s gourmet toast scene

The artisan bread hub has been elevating the humble toast to flamboyant new heights.

Attitude – Welcome to the Dollyverse: How to do Tennessee the Dolly Parton way

Here’s how to road trip through the twinkly Dollyverse