
LOOK, LISTEN, AND LEARN
Here are some of our favorite musical sites that honor the past and set the stage for the future.
Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos across the state feature artifacts from the company's world-famous rock 'n' roll collection. Hard Rock at Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, 1-800-232-7827; Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tampa, toll-free 1-866-502-7529
Sally Bennett's Big Band Hall of Fame Museum, West Palm Beach, (561) 795-6400
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, White Springs, (386) 397-2733
FEEL THE BEAT
Experience the best music of the region, and the world, at these festivals and events.
April: Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Jacksonville (904) 630-3690
Late May through June: Sarasota Music Festival (941) 953-3434
October: Fall Suwannee River Jubilee, Live Oak (386) 364-1683
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
No matter whether it's fancy or funky, there's always someplace to hear music in the South. Here are some of our favorites.
The House of Jam, Jacksonville (904) 262-3377
Green Parrot Bar, Key West (305) 294-6133
Bongo's Cuban Café, Downtown Disney, Lake Buena Vista (407) 828-0999
Rosey Baby Crawfish and Cajun House, Lauderhill (954) 749-5627
The Social, Orlando (407) 246-1419
Mango's Tropical Café, Miami (305) 673-4422
Nikki Beach, Miami (305) 538-1111
Skipper's Smokehouse, Tampa (813) 977-6474
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