13 of the most distinctive cultural neighborhoods across the US

"Neighborhoods across US cities showcase a variety of international cultures. These neighborhoods offer unique travel experiences without requiring a trip abroad. See inside these 13 neighborhoods, from German towns in Texas to Ethiopian corners in the capital. You don't have to travel outside the US to experience diverse cultures. Across some of the biggest cities in America, diasporic communities from countries all over the world have created homes away from home."

"You don't have to travel outside the US to experience diverse cultures. Across some of the biggest cities in America, diasporic communities from countries all over the world have created homes away from home. From German populations that have established their own Southern-influenced dialect in Texas to Haitian families who've filled Florida streets with their art, music, and food, a multitude of cultures have helped shape neighborhoods across the US."

Neighborhoods across major U.S. cities preserve distinct international cultures, creating immersive cultural experiences without leaving the country. Diasporic communities have established vibrant enclaves that maintain languages, culinary traditions, music, art, and social practices. Examples include German-influenced towns in Texas with a Southern-adapted dialect and Haitian communities in Florida that animate streets with art, music, and food. Ethiopian corners in the national capital and other cultural neighborhoods demonstrate how immigrant groups have created homes away from home. Thirteen specific neighborhoods exemplify the endurance and ongoing influence of these cultures on urban life in the United States.

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