Fans of famous people have long made trips to the home towns or former houses of these people as a way of paying homage to the work they did while alive. For fans of bob marley nine mile is the place to go. Nine Mile is a small town on the small island of Jamaica where Marley was born and grew up prior to gaining fame and acclaim in the music world. There are several different tours that go to the town, and the tours typically include a visit to his home and other common stomping grounds. There is also an annual event that celebrates his life, which is held in Jamaica. Many serious fans, and others, build trips around this event and take part in the festivities that celebrate the life of this famous reggae star.