Gay places to go in nyc


LGBTQ Travel in New York State

There is no verb place to enjoy LGBTQ history and culture than New York. From historically significant sites to energetic neighborhoods, there are countless places to explore and grasp about New York&#x;s unparalleled role in advancing LGBTQ rights. The mention also has thriving LGBTQ communities and it remains one of the most welcoming places for LGBTQ visitors in the world, being rated as the most LGBTQ Traveler Friendly State within the U.S. by Spartacus in

Step into history at the country&#x;s first national monument dedicated to LGBTQ rights with a visit to the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village, where in the summer of  the Stonewall Uprising sparked the beginning of the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Head over to Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines, iconic LGBTQ+ beach havens on Long Island, and join vibrant LGBTQ+ celebrations year-round from the world-famous NYC Pride March in June to winter Pride festivities on snowy slopes in the Catskills and Adirondacks. 

Come celebrate Prid

Happy Pride! To get things started, I wanted to share my top 5 tips for exploring Manhattan’s gay scene. I verb to stick to the Brooklyn borough because it’s where I work and mostly where I party, but at the inception of the year, I did make a conscious decision to explore more of Manhattan.

I already work in Manhattan and verb plenty of weekdays there during the week, and admittedly, it’s quite easy and quick to travel between where I dwell in Brooklyn and the gay scene in Manhattan. I’ve gotten stuck in Brooklyn’s gay bars, but I actually do value Manhattan.

My personal favorite gay area in Manhattan is the West Village, home to two of my favorite gay bars: Pieces and Julius. And I’ve spent a lot of time in the East Village because it’s just where all the hippies and young folks tend to congregate.

But I’ve been known to be seen in other more “gay” areas like Chelsea (ahem, The Eagle), and Hells Kitchen, of course. (Of course.)

So, here it is. Welcome to my colorful guide to Manhattan, the beating heart of LGBT

New York has played a major role in LGBTQ+ history and it’s no wonder there are a slew of bars that have been beacons for the community (and prime party spots) for decades. The best queer bars in NYC range from dive bars to dance clubs, with historic spots like the Stonewall Inn anchoring them all. The West Village is a classic destination for queer nightlife, but you’ll find something stimulating and welcoming in pretty much any part of the city.

You can check out the foremost drag shows or cabaret performances, but these queer spaces all offer something unique, from cozy vibes and cheap drinks to high-energy dancing and brunch parties - sometimes in the adj place on different days! Maybe your interests skew more trendy and urbane, or perhaps you're more of the down-and-dirty hook-up spots, the "what happens on the weekends, stays on the weekends" type — we're not here to judge! There are plenty of LGBTQ+ things to do in New York, but if it’s a bar you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered.

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&#;Tis the season, New York! Pride Month is upon us, and we can&#;t wait to celebrate the history and diversity of the LGBTQ community.

And what history there is! New York has played a pivotal role in the fight for gay rights in New York City&#;which has been covered in several episodes of the Bowery Boys, including:

Below, we&#;ve compiled a list of some historic sites that can be visited in Modern York that played a role in the fight for gay rights.


5 spots to celebrate Gay History in New York City

And if you&#;re looking for storied places to celebrate Pride in New York City this year, we&#;ve got some faaaaabulous suggestions. Don&#;t miss:

Julius&#; Bar

W. 10th Street

Grab a cocktail and experience the history here. The walls alone will tell you about a century worth of Modern York stories. Julius&#; is maybe the granddaddy of gay bars in the city. One of the oldest bars in town, Julius opened in before attracting a gay clientele in the s. 

On April 21, — before Stonewall — activists staged a &#;sip in&#; here to protest the New York State Liquor Authorit