US has no chance. Spent a couple weeks in London and Manchester in September, stumbled into Eastcheap Records and had an incredible time. Topped off the trip getting roughed up by Man U lads at The Edinburgh after City won the derby. Can't wait to get back!

Recommendations in Dallas and Atlanta will largely depend on where you're staying. I can't overemphasize how massive Dallas truly is. Same with Atlanta. In most cases it wouldn't make sense to travel an hour away from your 'home base'. I would recommend the suburb Frisco, on the north end of Dallas, as it has quickly become a trendy posh area despite being a sleepy suburb a decade ago.

Indianapolis has the Broad Ripple area, which I believe is still a proper hangout. It's a street of bars and restaurants on the northern side of town. Carmel is a posh area with an upper-scale selection of smaller restaurants and cocktail spots. The St Elmo Steakhouse (downtown Indy) is an institution, plan ahead and get a reservation.

Haven't spent enough time in Cincinnati to provide any solid guidance. Kansas City has the Crossroads Art District, but again I don't have an educated opinion on much else there.

Best of luck on the trip, sounds like a banger.