Guests will enjoy a guided visit to the historic Chess Records building, now home to Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation. Explore the legendary recording studio where artists such as Muddy Waters, Etta James, Howlin' Wolf, Willie Dixon, and Chuck Berry helped shape the sound of blues, rock & roll, and soul music. Through exhibits, stories, photographs, and historic recording spaces, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Chicago's influence on American music and the lasting legacy of Chess Records.

View the former Chicago home of jazz legend Louis Armstrong and his wife, pioneering pianist Lil Hardin Armstrong. Located in the heart of Bronzeville, this historic greystone residence is where Armstrong lived during the 1920s while helping shape the future of jazz and creating some of his most influential recordings. Guests will learn about Armstrong's rise in Chicago, the city's vital role in the development of Black music, and the cultural legacy of Bronzeville as a center of artistic innovation.

Explore Chicago's historic Record Row, once the heart of the city's music industry and home to influential record labels, recording studios, distributors, and music businesses. Along South Michigan Avenue, guests will discover how this corridor helped launch and support the careers of countless blues, jazz, gospel, soul, and R&B artists. Through stories shared by Shermann "Dilla" Thomas, visitors will gain insight into the entrepreneurs, musicians, and cultural movements that made Chicago a global center for Black music and creativity.

See the former Chicago home of legendary vocalist and pianist Nat King Cole, one of the most influential artists in American music history. Located in Bronzeville, this historic residence offers a glimpse into the neighborhood that nurtured generations of Black artists, musicians, and cultural leaders. Guests will learn about Cole's early years in Chicago, his rise to international fame, and the enduring impact of Bronzeville on the city's rich musical legacy.

Visit the former home of Chicago music icon Minnie Riperton, the celebrated singer-songwriter best known for her groundbreaking vocal range and timeless hit "Lovin' You." Located in Bronzeville, this stop highlights Riperton's connection to Chicago's rich musical heritage and the neighborhood's role in nurturing generations of influential Black artists. Guests will learn about her remarkable career, lasting impact on soul and R&B music, and the cultural legacy she helped create.