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Strum the Night Away in Mississippi

by Debra Bokur

Aug 31, 2017
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Known as the City with Soul, Jackson, Miss., is a goldmine of music, art and culture. New on the city’s hotel scene, The Westin Jackson has 203 luxury rooms and suites, 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, a sumptuous spa and a concept wine barand restaurant. Located in the city’s center, the hotel is a pleasant walk from the Mississippi Museum of Art, the Planetarium  and the Jackson Convention Complex. It’s also a short stroll from the historic Thalia Mara Hall music and arts theater. Whether or not you’re musically gifted yourself, you can connect with the area’s vibrant musical past with The Westin Jackson’s specially themed Music Legends of Mississippi getaway, where you can spend some up-close and personal time in your guestroom with a guitar model connected to one of several of the world’s most-loved musicians.

The Westin Jackson

When checking in, choose from seven different guitars (subject to availability), and keep it in your room throughout your stay. You’ll also receive a delivery of amplifier, headphones and Music Legends of Mississippi swag. Guitar models include Muddy Waters’ Guild S 200 Thunderbird and Fender Deluxe Nashville Telecaster; BB King’s 2005 Gibson Lucille; Elvis Presley’s Gibson EDS 1275 Double Neck, played by Elvis in the movie Spinout; Jimmy Buffet’s Fender Classic Series Telecaster Thinline; and Marty Stuart’s Gretsch G9350 Park Avenue F Style Mandolin. Just for fun, there’s also Prince’s Purple Love Symbol Guitar. Prices for the music-themed stay begin at $280–300 per night.

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