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Jktchorne

Fort Smith, AR1,512 contributions

Great culture

May 2021 • Couples

We wanted go Ben’s Chili’s bowl sadly it was closed. We did walk down the alley look at fantastic murals. It went around corner where few hidden murals.

Written June 5, 2021

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Chris D

Athens, GA44 contributions

Cool mural with some great food

Apr 2022

An interesting mural artfully done on the side of the original Ben’s Chili Bowl restaurant. When you finish your half smoke and chili cheese fries, take a minute in the alleyway next to the building and appreciate this art piece.

Written May 2, 2022

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parksvisitor

Maple Grove, MN1,397 contributions

A great place to see, even if you don't stop in for the chili.

May 2019 • Couples

We stopped here on our African American heritage tour for some quick photos. The murals are wonderful, with African American entertainers, politicians, etc. on one mural, and Negro League and other baseball players on the other mural. This place is definitely a place to stop to get some flavor of D.C. and its history.

Written June 3, 2019

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