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Hot Spots

explore

Great
Getaways

Best Musical Pilgrimages
liverpool

★

FOR Beatles Faithful

virGinia

★

FOR Bluegrass Fans

seattle

FOR Rockers

photos (CloCkwise From top leFt) Courtesy oF Cavern City tours, sCott k. brown/Courtesy oF virginia tourism Corporation, emp museum, alex Demyan/Courtesy oF neworleansonline.Com,
mississippi blues Commission, anD Jersey boys by erik kabik/retna ltD./Corbis

Why:

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because you didn’t visit last
year, the 50th anniversary of
ringo’s first gig with the Fab
Four — playing a local dance.

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hop on the blue ridge parkway
at roanoke and head south to
the Crooked road: virginia’s
heritage music trail.

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in addition to guitar god Jimi
hendrix, the emerald City produced nirvana, pearl Jam, and
soundgarden.

Don’t miss:

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the magical mystery tour, a
guided two-hour coach excursion that takes in penny lane,
strawberry Field, and the lads’
birthplaces and schools.

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the blue ridge music Center,
at milepost 213 on the parkway
— a trove of music history near
tiny galax, site of the annual
old Fiddler’s Convention.

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the experience music project
museum, a rock ’n’ roll–focused
chronicler of pop culture,
housed in an otherworldly
Frank gehry–designed building.

sound
souvenir:

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a cool black-and-white print or
other piece of unique artwork,
available at the Fab4store.

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the region’s shops offer sweet
pickings, from handmade
instruments to books, CDs, and
apparel. thecrookedroad.org

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a ticket stub from a show at
the triple Door, the Crocodile
Cafe, or the emp’s liquid
lounge. empsfm.org

visitliverpool.com

las veGas

★

FOR Variety Seekers

mississippi

FOR Blues Purists

★

neW orleans

FOR Jazz Lovers

Why:

■

From elvis impersonators to
broadway musicals and the
hottest acts in pop and rock,
nonstop vegas has it all.

■

pay homage to a raft of blues
pioneers who hailed from
the magnolia state, including
muddy waters and b. b. king.

■

the birthplace of jazz is rich
with clubs, restaurants, and
events where you can enjoy
the city’s signature sound.

Don’t miss:

■

pose for pictures at the famous
“welcome to Fabulous las vegas nevada” sign on the strip,
a neon beacon of hospitality
since 1959.

■

the five-zone mississippi blues
trail — hills, Delta, pines, river/
Capital, and Coast — highlights
everything from farm fields to
clubs and churches.

■

the hogan Jazz archive at
tulane university, the world’s
most comprehensive repository
of traditional jazz, including
recordings and interviews.

sound
souvenir:

■

even if you don’t see Jersey
boys, the grammy-winning
original broadway cast recording is a gem. vegas.com/shows

■

books, CDs, and other keepsakes can be found at many of
the nearly two dozen museums
along the trail. msbluestrail.org

■

a vintage poster advertising
the annual new orleans Jazz &
heritage Festival, held april 26–
may 5 this year. nojazzfest.com

usairwaysmag.com

march 2013

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - March 2013

US Airways - March 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Musical Pilgrimages
Hub Crawl: Denver Airport
Wine & Dine: Chef's Tables
Wine & Dine: Artisan Cheeses
Great Escapes: Cypress Inn
Adventure: Washington, DC by Bike
Great Escapes: The Gathering in Ireland
Adventure: Puerto Rico Golf
Charlotte EDC
Great Escapes: Barcelo Hotels and Resorts
Gear Up: The Smart Kitchen
Travel Feature: The Rome Less Traveled
US Airways Feature: Order Up!
Great Tastes: Phoenix Dining
From Philly, With Love
Route of Discovery: San Luis Obispo, California
Atlantic 10 Conference
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - March 2013