Washington, D.C. area guide
What to do around U Street Corridor
Heart of DC Black heritage & jazz: African American Civil War Memorial, Howard Theatre. A Washington, D.C. area guide with nearby places, food stops, walking routes, and a map you can open when you arrive.
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Heart of DC Black heritage & jazz: African American Civil War Memorial, Howard Theatre.
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Source-backed place · Theaters and music
9:30 Club
A legendary Washington, D.C. concert venue and nightclub, recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the top ten live music spots in t…
Iconic U Street venue where indie legends and future stars rock a tight, acoustically killer room nightly
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Howard Theatre
A historic landmark in the Shaw neighborhood, the Howard Theatre was the first African American-owned theatre in the United State…
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African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
A powerful national monument and museum honoring the 209,145 African American soldiers and 7,000 white officers of the United Sta…
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Black Cat
A cornerstone of Washington's indie scene since 1993, this legendary venue on 14th Street NW hosts independent music, punk, and e…
Dog-friendly 14th St indie staple with two stages, cartoon walls, and a nightly lineup of alternative and punk bands
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Industrial Bank
The oldest and largest African American and family-owned community bank in the metropolitan Washington region, Industrial Bank is…
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Lincoln Theatre
A historic landmark on Washington's Black Broadway, this 1922 theater served as a cultural sanctuary for the African American com…
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Prince Hall Masonic Temple
A stunning Indiana limestone landmark on U Street, this 1929 temple serves as a monument to African American advocacy and the his…
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Songbyrd Music House
A celebrated live music venue, bar, and restaurant in the Union Market neighborhood, known for its eclectic mix of performances a…
Union Market 150-cap live room with a restaurant, bar, and vinyl shop hosting indie, soul, and experimental acts nightly
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Source-backed place · History
True Reformer Building
A historic five-story landmark at 1200 U Street NW, designed and financed by the Black community as a symbol of independence and…
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Big Bear Cafe
A community-focused cafe and event space in Bloomingdale, housed in a 120-year-old Victorian building featuring a lush cobbleston…
A leafy corner café where the patio and calm, local feel beat the usual tourist trail.
Source-backed place · Food and drink
Colada Shop
A vibrant all-day Cuban café and bar blending bold coffee, authentic hospitality, and spirited cocktails in the heart of the Loga…
Colorful neighborhood cafe known for Cuban coffee, pastries, and an easygoing crowd.
Source-backed place · Bars and nightlife
Flash
An intimate nightclub and bar in the Shaw district, Flash is a premier destination for music lovers specializing in house, techno…
A music-first nightclub where locals go for serious DJs and a real dance floor.
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Left Door
A whimsical, vintage-inspired cocktail lounge tucked away upstairs on S Street, blending high-end mixology with a lighthearted, u…
Climb past the storefront and land in a no-frills cocktail haven locals keep to themselves.
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Mary Ann Shadd Cary House
The former home of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a pioneering Black newspaperwoman and lawyer, stands as a brick rowhouse in the historic…
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Whitelaw Hotel
A landmark of Black entrepreneurship, the Whitelaw was Washington's first luxury hotel and apartment building financed, built, an…
Free Gyde walk · Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
Dupont Circle & Embassy Row
A 1.6-kilometer stroll through the heart of Dupont Circle and out along Massachusetts Avenue, Washington's storied Embassy Row. Eight stops…
Free Gyde walk · Historic Georgetown
Historic Georgetown
A roughly two-and-a-half-kilometer walk through Washington’s oldest neighborhood, with six stops spanning a historic hilltop campus, univer…
Free Gyde walk · National Mall & Memorials
National Mall & Memorials
A roughly four-kilometer walk along the western National Mall and Tidal Basin, linking eight of Washington's great memorials and monuments.…
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