Blues Highway
Explore the legendary Blues Highway with its music, history & Southern charm
Follow the rhythm of America’s Deep South on this legendary road trip tracing Highway 61 — the iconic Blues Highway. Begin in Nashville, the beating heart of country music, before heading south through Memphis, Clarksdale, and Vicksburg to the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans. Along the way, you’ll visit the birthplaces of country, rock ’n’ roll, blues, and jazz — the sounds that changed the world.
This unforgettable journey blends music, history, and Southern hospitality in equal measure. Explore Graceland, the Grand Ole Opry and Sun Studio; stand at the Crossroads where Robert Johnson’s legend was born; and walk through the Civil War battlefields of Vicksburg before finishing in style in The Big Easy, where Creole flavours, steamboats and live jazz fill every corner.
Remember: We’re UK-based, and every holiday we create is fully flexible – you can add nights, upgrade hotels, or enhance your itinerary. We love designing tailor-made self-drive adventures just for you!
11 night self drive holiday from £1,999pp including flights, accommodation & car rental
Highlights
Walk in the footsteps of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and B.B. King at Graceland and Sun Studio.
Experience authentic blues in Clarksdale’s juke joints on the legendary Highway 61.
Soak up the southern charm of Vicksburg’s historic riverfront and Civil War heritage.
End your journey in vibrant New Orleans, where jazz, Creole cuisine, and culture collide.
Your itinerary
Days 1–3 : Nashville, Tennessee
Discover country roots and world-famous live music in Nashville.
Begin your Deep South adventure in Nashville, Tennessee — a city that lives and breathes music. Explore Broadway’s neon-lit honky-tonks, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, and tour RCA Studio B where Elvis and Dolly Parton recorded. Don’t miss the Johnny Cash Museum or a backstage tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium. Cap your stay with a night at the Grand Ole Opry — a true Nashville institution.
3 Nights in
Nashville, TN
Arrive &
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DAYS 4-6: MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Elvis, Blues & BBQ. Walk in the footsteps of legends in the home of rock ’n’ roll.
Drive west to Memphis, where the streets hum with history. Visit Sun Studio, Graceland, and the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel. Explore the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, cruise the Mississippi River, and soak up the rhythm along Beale Street — a living tribute to the blues. Memphis is as soulful as its music, with smoky BBQ, vintage charm, and endless rhythm.
3 Nights in
Memphis, TN
215 miles
Day 7: Clarksdale, Mississippi
Follow Highway 61 to the legendary Crossroads of Mississippi and birthplace of the Blues
Head south along the storied Blues Highway 61 to Clarksdale, where the Delta’s sound was born. Stop at Tunica’s Gateway to the Blues Museum before exploring Clarksdale’s Delta Blues Museum and the Crossroads where Robert Johnson’s legend was made. End your day with live music at the famous Ground Zero Blues Club for an authentic slice of Delta life.
1 Night in
Clarksdale, MS
75 miles
Day 8: Vicksburg, MISSISSIPPI
Step back in time at this historic Civil War river city.
Continue south through the heart of Mississippi to Vicksburg, a city that blends antebellum elegance with powerful history. Explore Vicksburg National Military Park, wander the historic downtown and riverfront murals, and relax in a grand Southern mansion for the night — a perfect taste of classic hospitality on the Mississippi.
1 Night in
Vicksburg, MS
145 miles
Days 9–11: New Orleans, Louisiana
End your journey with jazz, cuisine, and Creole flair in New Orleans, known as The Big Easy
Your final drive leads you to New Orleans, where music, food, and culture meet. You’ll return your rental car today before exploring the French Quarter and Jackson Square, enjoy a Mississippi riverboat cruise, or take a stroll through the Garden District. Feast on beignets, gumbo, and jambalaya before dancing the night away to live jazz. On your final morning, sip coffee at Café du Monde and head to the airport for your flight home — the perfect finale to your unforgettable Blues Highway adventure.
3 Nights in
New Orleans, LA
215 miles
June - mid Sept: Many lodgings and transport links are only open during the Summer. Amazing wildlife including bears, bald eagles, whales, sea otters and seals can be spotted.
Daytime temperatures are usually cool but very comfortabl, generally in the 15-20°C range and even into the high 20s. Days are long during the with July being the peak month.
You’ll need a connecting flght from the UK, probably via Seattle or Vancouver, we highly recommend a couple of days to explore the connecting city. Alaska is 8 or 9 hours behind the UK.
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