Top 10 Destinations for African American History and Culture in the US

Who says you need to wait until February to immerse yourself in African-American culture? Here are 10 of our favorite destinations where you can pay homage to the impact and contributions African-Americans have made.
1. National Museum of African-American History and Culture – Washington D.C.

Visitors can peruse 37,000 objects relating to the visual and performing arts, civil rights, and segregation. After that, they can enjoy traditional meals of spicy oxtail and sweet potato pie at the museum’s Sweet Home Café.

2. Beale Street Historic District – Memphis, TN

During the ‘20s, Beale Street was alive and booming with nightclubs, restaurants, gambling, and theaters. Today, it's just as lively, with sounds of jazz, blues, and R&B music from some of the most influential African-American artists.