If you're a classic rock fan, there are tons of historic sites you can visit across this great country of ours. You can go to St. Marks Place in New York City and see where the cover of Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti was captured, then drive cross-country to L.A.'s Sunset Strip, checking out famous landmarks all along the way.

But what if you like emo music? There are few recognized landmarks for the devout emo fan to visit. Or at least, there were... until now. We've mapped out an official Emo Road Trip Across America, so that emo fans can pay homage to some of the locations that helped shape the genre.

Since there's a 90% chance you'll be traveling this Emo Road Trip in the backseat of your mother's minivan, we've also included a tourist attraction for mom in each city. Let the trip begin...

Washington, DC

The emo road trip begins in Washington, DC, at the famous 9:30 Club. It was in this club (and other local establishments) that the DC hardcore/punk movement began back in the 1980s. Minor Threat, Fugazi, Rites of Spring and other area bands went on to great success, in the process laying the groundwork for what would become emo music. While you're here, make sure to say hello to the remaining hardcore punk fans, who will tell you that emo is "fuckin' gay" and that it's a disgrace to include bands like Minor Threat and Fugazi in any emo-related conversation.

While you're here, mom can check out: The Washington Monument

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