Travel Tip #2 -- Performing Arts Centers

Whether you're interested in dance, theater, music, or opera, a great place to start when planning a vacation is to contact the city's performing arts center.  Depending on the time of year, you may be able to sample opera, ballet, symphony, or a variety of theater productions to say nothing of one-time appearances by big name stars, troupes, or bands.  From the Kennedy Center to Lincoln Center to community-run organizations in smaller markets, pretty much every city will have a performing arts center -- or a college or university campus that serves the same function.