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U Street/Cardozo
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African-American Civil War Memorial and Museum
Learn about the lives of slaves and freedmen.
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Ben's Chili Bowl
If you can top it with chili, it's on the menu at this D.C. institution.
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Bohemian Caverns
Relive the glory years of this neighborhood's music-making at Bohemian Caverns.
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Lincoln Theatre
See live theater at this historic hub of black cultural life.
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U Street Boutiques
Whether it's funky footwear or flashy housewares, hit the shops on U and 14th Streets.
Map of U Street/Cardozo
The revival of U Street NW in the 1990s turned the area into a provocative spot for anyone looking for cutting-edge shopping, welcoming restaurants, and live music. For Washington's African-Americans, the glory of U Street never went away. Signs of its longevity include the elegant Duke Ellington mural above the 13th Street exit of the U Street Metro stop, as well as the restoration of the vaudeville-era Lincoln Theater, and an influx of new businesses.
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