Are you excited? The last concert dates for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in the U.S. are just around the corner, and the fortunate cities hosting her shows are preparing hotel deals, special events, friendship bracelet exchanges, and other Swift-themed activities. Whether you’re attending the concert or just visiting and want to join the celebration, here’s how to be part of the excitement.

Miami, Florida

Concert Dates: Oct. 18-20, 2024

Miami knows how to host a celebration, so it is no surprise that this vibrant city is preparing a grand welcome for the pop icon. Events include “A Starlit Tribute to Taylor Swift” happening at the Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay on October 19 (for attendees 13 and older), and an all-ages Eras Tour Pre-Party at Loews Miami Beach Hotel on the same day, organized by 13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast, featuring fun photo opportunities, creatively themed cocktails, and a place to exchange friendship bracelets. (Tickets are priced at $13, of course.)

In the Miami area, various hotels are offering special concert packages (availability may vary; it’s best to confirm with individual hotels for more info). At The Elser Hotel & Residences, guests will be greeted with a welcome “Bejeweled” mocktail and a gift basket filled with a Polaroid camera, a friendship bracelet kit, and other delightful surprises. Gear up for the concert by taking part in Taylor Swift-themed fitness sessions or relax at the hotel’s expansive pool area, where The Eras Tour movie and Taylor Swift’s hits will be on a continuous loop, plus enjoy luxury limo rides to and from the concert.

The stylish Gabriel South Beach, located on Ocean Drive, has a package that includes a “Miss Americana, Taylor’s Version” cocktail, a friendship bracelet kit, and a special “Moon and Star” Pandora ring inspired by her Midnights album. Prior to being whisked away in a black car to the event, pamper yourself with a spa treatment in your room along with strawberries and champagne.

At Kimpton EPIC Hotel, their “Your EPIC Era” package includes friendship bracelets, a $75 rideshare credit for “VIP popstar transportation,” and specially curated food and drink options. Be sure to head up to the 16th floor to view a selection of Taylor Swift concert photos by photographer Jasmeet Sidhu, on display during September and October as part of the hotel’s year-long artist in residence series, and enhance your concert look at a cowboy hat-making pop-up featuring local shop Hats & Hats.

As you check in for the “Bejeweled at The Balfour” package at The Balfour Hotel, enjoy a “Sweet Nothing” mocktail. Room amenities include face gems, glitter, body jewelry, and a friendship bracelet kit to ensure you’re ready for the show. Adults can indulge in the “Traylor Hideaway” cocktail inspired by our favorite duo, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s tropical getaway, or partake in the “Evermore” bottomless mimosa brunch. Don’t forget to snap a picture at the hotel’s elevated plunge pool, which has an underwater window!

At The Gates Hotel South Beach, which emphasizes wellness, the Eras Tour package comes with a “concert survival kit” that includes items like earplugs, sleep masks, essential oils inspired by “Lavender Haze,” fuzzy socks, and other self-care goodies. Your stay also kicks off with a delightful welcome cocktail or mocktail called “French Blonde.” Additionally, this package provides a friendship bracelet kit, a poolside screening of The Eras Tour movie, and a special box of Pink Love Donuts.

If you book the “Stay, Stay, Stay” package at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences with the code KARMA, you will receive a friendship bracelet perfect for trading at the concert, a fanny pack and makeup bag for your concert essentials, along with a hand fan to help you stay cool in the warm South Florida climate. Additionally, a $100 Uber gift card is included to assist with transportation to and from the concert.

Looking to indulge? ACC Aviation is providing an exclusive VIP experience starting at $50,000, which includes private jet transportation to Boca Raton, Florida; a luxurious stay at Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa; and access to premier concert tickets via Your Elite Tickets.

New Orleans

Concert dates: Oct. 25-27, 2024

New Orleans is always a great destination, with numerous activities available year-round for families. We even provide a three-day itinerary for enjoying the Crescent City with the entire family.

The excitement increases when Taylor Swift comes to visit. The city’s visitor bureau has created a guide tailored to Taylor Swift, showcasing places she has frequented during her previous visits, including a birthday celebration in 2022 at venues like Preservation Hall. Events surrounding the concert dates encompass friendship bracelet-making gatherings, T-Swift karaoke sessions, pre-concert parties at Virgin Hotel New Orleans, and a “Swifties Era Cruise” aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen.

In New Orleans, various hotels are offering special promotions, such as the Shake It Off package available at Nopsi Hotel, which includes two themed welcome cocktails, a friendship bracelet, and a 50% discount on the Eras Weekend Brunch.

Nearby areas like St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana (known as The Northshore), are also joining the festivities. Opt for a hotel in this area if you’re attending the concert or even just visiting, and you can enjoy activities like Taylor Swift trivia, an Eras Tour drag brunch, karaoke, and meet-ups at the local record store, 22 Sound. You can find all the event details for The Northshore here.

Indianapolis

Concert dates: Nov. 1-3, 2024

Visit Indy anticipates a surge of first-time visitors to Indiana’s capital since 87% of ticket holders for the three concert dates are traveling from outside the Indianapolis metro area. Expedia’s fall travel outlook even listed Indianapolis as the fastest-growing U.S. travel destination for the fall, with a 120% increase in flight searches, significantly attributed to the Eras Tour.

As such, hotels, attractions, and eateries are rolling out the red carpet for Swifties. Dinosaurs outside The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will don friendship bracelets and be ready for photos, while inside the museum, attendees can enjoy Taylor-themed dance parties and swap friendship bracelets with museum staff and fellow fans.

Before concert day, swing by the TAY/gate at the Indiana State Museum for themed drinks, friendship bracelet trading, karaoke, and more fun activities. General admission tickets for the all-ages gathering on November 1 and 2 are already sold out, but tickets were still available for November 3 when I checked. Alternatively, you can upgrade your experience.

For those wanting a special touch, the VIP experience includes hair and makeup enhancements along with exclusive vendor and dining opportunities.

Old World Gondoliers offers a distinctive way to see the city. During the concert weekend, this boat tour company will provide Eras Singalong Cruises on Indianapolis’ Downtown Canal (wearing a blue dress is optional). And that’s only the beginning of the many events happening throughout the city, which will feature trivia, a silent disco, cookie decorating, and face painting. For all the dates and details, check out Visit Indy’s Taylor Swift page.

If you haven’t secured your hotel or vacation rental yet, time might be running out. However, if you want to indulge a little, The Alexander is presenting a Champagne Problems package for $1,989 in Suite #1313. This offer includes a welcome French Blonde cocktail, two monogrammed peach satin bathrobes, round-trip luxury SUV transport to and from the concert, and a Champagne Problems Farewell Brunch for you and 13 friends.

You don’t need to book the package to enjoy the festivities. The hotel will also feature themed cocktails at Plat 99 and host unique events like Down Bad Trivia and a musical bingo game to test your T-Swift knowledge.

Guests staying at Hotel Indy during the concert weekend will be given a friendship bracelet, heart-shaped glasses, and a concert survival kit. Additionally, Eras Tour-themed food and drink menus will be available at The Hulman restaurant and rooftop Cannon Ball Lounge.

In nearby Hamilton County, Indiana, Swifties will have plenty to enjoy with a variety of special activities. Highlights include the “Shake It Off Fest” at Carmel Midtown Plaza and photo opportunities, as well as a Taylor-themed cocktail and mocktail selection at Hotel Nickel Plate Fishers, part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton. An “Eras Guide to Dining in Hamilton County” is even available, featuring pumpkin spice dishes for those in their Red era and sweet treats for fans in their Lover era.

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is concluding. Special hotel packages are being offered in celebration of the final U.S. tour dates, as first mentioned on FamilyVacationist.com.

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