Explore DC’s U Street Jazz & Harlem Renaissance Walk
Walk DC’s U Street to trace jazz clubs and Black Broadway history
Duration
2 Hours
Includes
2-hour guided walking tour
Highlights
Explore Washington, DC’s U Street corridor and learn how its jazz scene helped shape a new era of Black intellectualism. Walk from the historic Howard Theater to 15th Street with a guide focused on the neighborhood’s music and literary past.
- Discover how U Street became known as Black Broadway
- Trace the rise of a vibrant jazz scene and local venues
- Learn about Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Alain Locke
- Stop at Ben’s Chili Bowl for a bathroom break and optional refreshment
- Finish at the corner of S Street and 15th Street NW
What's Included
- Two-hour guided walking tour
Things to know
This is a two-hour walking tour and may include uneven sidewalks. Refreshments at the halfway stop are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before start. 50% refund if you cancel 24–8 hours before start. No refund if you cancel less than 8 hours before start.
FAQs
Wear comfortable footwear you can walk in for at least two hours. Bring water, and plan for the forecast (umbrella or rain cover if rain is expected; sunscreen if it will be sunny).
Tours generally proceed rain or shine, so plan accordingly. If extreme weather could endanger guests, the guide may cancel the tour.
This is a walking tour and some areas can have uneven sidewalks.
Meeting details
Historic Howard Theater, 620 T Street NW DC
