Vacationing while African: Here are places to visit when in the U.S.

Papaye, Ghanaian restaurant in the Bronx

Bronx, New York

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Many African tourists will go to Manhattan in New York City, but they must not forget the Bronx.

The Bronx will truly feel like a taste of home for those who visit. One of five boroughs in New York City, the Bronx had a population of 45,723 residents West African immigrants in 2014 and all trends indicate that this number of skyrocketed.

Africans immigrants have brought their unique culture, beliefs, and practices to the Bronx, making it a homely attraction for those seeking to feel closer to the motherland. In addition to African restaurants, there are many African churches and organizations that cater to the community, as well as a plethora of other immigrant cultures that make the city a true melting pot.