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Gay and Lesbian New York
Stonewall Pub
Next door to the Stonewall Inn, where a police
raid on June 27, 1969 turned into a riot as gays
rose up against constant police harassment, the
present bar is a far more peaceful spot. Photo-
graphs on the walls are reminders of its history.
• 53 Christopher St
Stonewall Pub
Christopher Street
The profusion of bars, shops, and cruisers between 6th and 7th avenues used to be
theepicenterofgayGreenwichVillagebeforetheboysmovedontoChelseaandHell's
Kitchen.Itstillretainsasenseofhistory,however.Nowthecrowdintheareatendsto
be a bit older.
Chelsea
This neighborhood is where it all happens these days. Gay revellers pack the bars and
spillontothesidewalksattheweekend,andasceneofsomesortcanbefoundinevery
café and club.
• 8th Ave between West 14th & West 23rd St
