Podcast Tour Washington Resilience and Renewal on U Street

Washington DC, USA
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Duration1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step onto Washington D.C.'s U Street corridor, once celebrated nationwide as 'Black Broadway.' Discover how segregation birthed a self-contained world of pioneering theaters, banks, and social hubs, and explore how MLK-era unrest, decades of neglect, and modern gentrification reshaped these historic blocks.

- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 75 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Howard Theatre
    10m
    Opened in 1910, this grand venue predated Harlem’s Apollo and served as the premier stage for Black entertainment during Jim Crow segregation.
  2. 10m
    Designed in 1903 by pioneer African American architect John A. Lankford, this structure represents the pinnacle of Black civic organizing and financial self-reliance.
  3. Ben's Chili Bowl Mural
    10m
    An iconic D.C. eatery founded in 1958 that famously remained open during the 1968 unrest, serving as a peaceful refuge for the community.
  4. Lincoln Theatre
    10m
    Opened in 1922, this grand theater and ballroom served as a premier cultural cathedral for Black moviegoers and legendary jazz performers.
  5. 10m
    Constructed in 1919 by Black developer John Whitelaw Lewis, this hotel offered luxury lodging for Black travelers barred from white-only establishments.
  6. 10m
    Opened in 1926 as the Crystal Caverns, this subterranean jazz venue hosted legends like Miles Davis and John Coltrane before closing in 2016.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Plan your journey from your arrival point in Washington to Howard Theatre. Use the local journey planner for public transport options and the final walking section. Check the current connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Bohemian Caverns, plan your return to your departure point in Washington using the local journey planner. Check the nearest suitable public transport stop and the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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