Steppin' Out: An African-American Guide to Our 20 Favorite Cities [Paperback]

Carla Labat (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2000

This comprehensive sourcebook of sightseeing information is written with the African-Amercian traveler in mind. Includes timely information on restaurants, nightclubs, museums, festivals, and the arts. The guide also covers churches historical landmarks, and sporting venues. 40 photos, 20 maps.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 1st edition (September 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1562615440
• ISBN-13: 978-1562615444
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,850,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't leave home without it!, August 21, 2001

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This review is from: Steppin' Out: An African-American Guide to Our 20 Favorite Cities (Paperback)

The next time you're needing to travel out of town for business or pleasure, be sure to pack, STEPPIN' OUT by Carla Labat, in your bag! This impressive entertainment guide, written with the African American travel warrior in mind, is filled with information on the best places to go and what to do once you get there for 20 popular US cities!

For each city listed, there is detailed information on restaurants (formal and informal dining), nightclubs, museums, historical landmarks, churches, festivals and other recreational points of interest. Not only are the addresses and telephone numbers of various establishments given, but also prices, menu selections, performers, galleries, exhibits and other details of business operations are provided as well. Most of the restaurants and nightclubs listed are African-American owned and are marked with an "AA" symbol. Those establishments that come highly recommended by the author have been given a star (*) symbol rating. Detailed descriptions and dates for festivals and special city events are informative and give visitors historical knowledge and insight into the city's black community.

What I like most about this guide is the in-depth information the author gives about "the soul of each city - what makes it tick, its allure." Her first-hand knowledge about everything to do and see, adds more excitement to US travel than ever. It is obvious that African Americans have captured the attention of the travel industry with the success of Sinbad's Soul Music Festival in Aurba and the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. I expect more grand festivals and historical tours for African Americans to come. After all, we are deinitely showing everyone that we do know how to spend money away from home. So be sure to add STEPPIN' OUT to your collection and use it to plan that next trip!