Black Broadway U Street Corridor Walking Tour in DC
Walk DC’s U Street and trace the legacy of “Black Broadway”
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided walking tour
Highlights
Explore U Street’s architecture, music history, and community landmarks on a 2-hour walking tour. Follow the corridor’s story from the Civil War through the 1968 riots and into today.
- Start at the African American Civil War Memorial
- Walk U Street and learn why it was called “Black Broadway”
- See sites like Lee’s Flower Shop and the Industrial Savings Bank
- Visit the childhood home of Duke Ellington and the Whitelaw Hotel
- End in Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park near Meridian Hill Park
Things to know
Covers about 1 mile. Children under 5 are welcome for free. Tours run rain or shine except in extreme weather conditions.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel weekly small group tours up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Tours run rain or shine. In rare cases of extreme weather or other unsafe conditions, the operator will cancel and provide a full refund.
Product ID: 52UBNZ
FAQs
Wear sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, and bring bottled water.
You’ll cover about 1 mile on this walking tour.
Yes. Children under 5 years old are welcome for free.
Meeting details
Find your guide at the African American Civil War Memorial, across the street from the African American Civil War Memorial Museum. GPS Address: 1925 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001