Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 01, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)
Getty Images for TAS Rights ManagementThe Eras Tour broke records everywhere and became a unifying force for Taylor Swift’s most devoted fans. Swifties didn’t let a Ticketmaster catastrophe hold them back, and the high cost of travel didn’t stop many fans from their mission of bonding through Swift’s inspiring music. They made friendship bracelets, gave them away, and fostered a supportive community at each show of the concert.
The tour started in early 2023 and continued for nearly two years. It's no wonder that many fans felt bereft when The Eras Tour finally ended in December 2024. If you’re missing it, you are not alone. Try visiting these Taylor-inspired spots where you can have fun and celebrate the fascinating eras of Taylor Swift.
Keep in mind that it’s not too late to keep old traditions from the tour alive! You can still make friendship bracelets and hand them out to friends and others you encounter throughout your day. If you’re going to some Taylor Swift spots, you might run into fans who would be so grateful for a friendship bracelet and might just have one to give to you, too.
GRAMMY Museum Mississippi - Cleveland, Mississippi
Cleveland, Mississippi, USA - October 28, 2017: Close up of Grammy Museum Mississippi sign on building. Museum located on Sunflower Road in Cleveland, Mississippi.
gettyThe Taylor Swift: Through the Eras exhibit at GRAMMY Museum Mississippi is a celebration of Swift’s illustrious career. This exhibit will be on display through August 31, 2025. It includes many artifacts from Taylor’s music videos, tours, and public appearances.
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 16: Taylor Swift performs on stage at the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 16, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)
WireImageThe fun exhibit showcases dresses such as the Oscar de la Renta dress that Taylor wore to the GRAMMY Awards ceremony in 2021 and the Maticevski gown and gloves Taylor wore in the “Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)” music video. The BCBG Max Azria dress she wore on tour in 2007 is also on display.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: Taylor Swift, winner of the Album of the Year award for ‘Folklore,’ poses in the media room during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy )
Getty Images for The Recording AcademyWhen it comes to fashion, Taylor has also worn some iconic coats, and you can see the one she wore on the cover of her 2020 album Evermore here and the coat she wore in her “Lavender Haze” music video.
NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 21: 4-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift took the unprecedented step of opening the last dress rehearsal for her Speak Now Tour for fans as a fundraiser to benefit victims of recent deadly tornadoes in the Southeast. The sold-out show raised over $750,000.00 and was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on May 21, 2011. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesGuitarists are sure to marvel at Taylor’s guitars that are part of the exhibit. They include the red sparkle top Gibson Les Paul that Taylor during her Speak Now World Tour and the Taylor GS-6 “Sparkle Guitar” that Taylor played throughout her Fearless Tour. There’s lots more on display here, too, and the celebration of Taylor’s eras is sure to spark joy for anyone who loved The Eras Tour.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE)) Musician Taylor Swift performs on stage in concert on the Sydney stop of her "Fearless" tour at The Factory Theatre on March 12, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
WireImageOheka Castle – Huntington, New York
The evening view of chateau-like early 20th century estate that has been turned into a hotel. Oheka Castle in Long island, New York.
gettyYou can take a step back to Taylor Swift’s 1989 era with a weekend getaway to Oheka Castle. Located in Huntington, New York, you’ll recognize it from the moment you walk in the door and see the dramatic double staircase where Taylor stood and sang, “Look at that face!” in her music video for “Blank Space” from her 1989 album.
Huntington, N.Y.: Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York on January 15, 2019. (Photo by Raychel Brightman/Newsday RM via Getty Images)
Newsday via Getty ImagesThe castle, which now serves as an upscale hotel, was where she filmed multiple scenes from that music video. A lot of exteriors will look familiar such as the opening scenes in the car and the part where Taylor Swift drops her lover’s phone in the pool.
Huntington, New York, USA - 11th July 2014 : View of the beautiful Oheka Castle, also known as the Otto Kahn Estate. This Mansion is a historic Hotel located on Long Island
gettyIf you can’t stay overnight at the castle, you can still visit and take a tour. Just be sure to schedule it in advance. You can also stop by for lunch at the onsite bar and restaurant, and there’s a gift shop if you want a souvenir from your Swiftie adventure.
Huntington, New York, USA - 11th July 2014 : View of the beautiful Oheka Castle, also known as the Otto Kahn Estate. This Mansion is a historic Hotel located on Long Island
gettyHousing Works Bookstore – New York, New York
The Housing Works Bookstore is elegant and full of great books.
Robin RavenTaylor Swift loves New York. She has waxed poetic about it in songs ranging from the rocking “Welcome To New York” from 1989 to the hauntingly beautiful “Daylight” from Lover. She also chose a special bookstore from New York to be featured in her short film to her beloved song “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)”.
The Housing Works Bookstore offers a variety of events for the community.
Robin RavenSwift plays the older version of the heroine of the short film, and she appears as an author doing a book signing at an elegant bookstore. The store featured is Housing Works Bookstore in Manhattan. I was so enamored with the bookstore that I had a book signing of my own there in 2023.
Housing Works Bookstore has a wide variety of books available.
Robin RavenHousing Works Bookstore is special for several reasons. For one thing, any proceeds the store makes goes to the lifesaving services provided by the Housing Works organization. It’s a gorgeous spot to browse for books, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. They have a wide variety of special events and book signings. You can also rent out the shop for special occasions.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - NOVEMBER 29: The Empire State Building and One Vanderbilt celebrate the victory by the U.S. over Iran at the FIFA World Cup with lighting in red, white and blue in New York City on November 29, 2022, as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesAs I mentioned before, Swift loves New York and has lived there for a long time. Some other spots you might want to see while you’re in the city include the Hotel Chelsea which Swift references in “The Tortured Poets Department”, the title single from her latest album and the High Line that’s mentioned in “Cardigan” from Folklore.
The Hotel Chelsea is referenced in many songs.
gettyYou may also want to stroll along Cornelia Street since it inspired the much-loved song of the same name. Then there’s also the popular GetYourGuide’s Taylor Swift’s New York: A Walking Guide.
“Cornelia Street” sign in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, NYC, USA.
gettyTaylor Swift Education Center – Nashville, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 12: Singer Taylor Swift officially opens the Taylor Swift Education Center at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 12, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Seven-time GRAMMY winner Swift's $4 million gift to endow the center is the largest individual artist gift in the Hall of Fame's history. (Photo by Royce DeGrie/TAS/Getty Images for TAS)
gettyThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a top spot for visitors to Nashville, Tennessee. It is home to the Taylor Swift Education Center, a 7,500-square-foot center that was opened to great fanfare in 2013. It was important to Taylor to establish the center since musical education helped her development as an artist at a very young age.
NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 12: Singer Taylor Swift poses with one of her very first-12 string guitars and with Museum Director Kyle Young during the Taylor Swift Education Center opening ceremony at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 12, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. Seven-time GRAMMY winner Swift's $4 million gift to endow the center is the largest individual artist gift in the Hall of Fame's history. (Photo by Royce DeGrie/TAS/Getty Images for TAS)
gettyThe Taylor Swift Education usually has some things from Taylor Swift’s career on display in the main entrance area. Through the spring of 2025, an artwork that commemorates the 2023 U.S. leg of The Eras Tour is on display and includes friendship bracelets that Taylor received from fans. If you were able to give her one, you might just see yours there.
Nashville, TN - March 5, 2022: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum houses the Taylor Swift Education Center.
gettySome other things on display include the banjo Taylor Swift played when she performed “Mean” at the GRAMMY Awards in 2012. Other Taylor Swift memorabilia is on display at The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, too, so plan to spend at least an afternoon there.
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 12: Musician Taylor Swift performs onstage at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
FilmMagicNashville is a very special city to Taylor Swift. It is where she first moved with her family as a young teenager to pursue her dreams. Therefore, there are several other places in the city that would be of interest to Swifties.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 3, 2019: A crowd gathers outside the iconic Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee, before the start of a show at the popular venue. The small music club features acoustic performances by established and up-and-coming songwriters presenting their own songs in an 'in the round' format. (Photo by Robert Alexander/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesWhile there, you may want to see a performance at The Blue Bird Café where Taylor performed before and after she was famous. You can also see the bench dedicated to her lyrics from the song “Invisible Strings” at Centennial Park.
Centennial Park is pretty on a summer day in Nashville.
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