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“I’m a big fan of John Cameron Mitchell, and I know he hosts the Mattachine party. I also did a study of the Stonewall Riots and then saw Julius’ is near Stonewall on a map. The music is good, and things are so nice in here. I feel safe in here.”

Wendy Zhang (left) and Yihong Lu, Corvallis, Oregon  

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Seneca Village

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Prospect Park 

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The first streetcar

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Candacy Taylor 

Cover Greenbook

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Candacy Taylor

Hamilton

“This is the first time I’ve performed here, but I’ve been coming for years. It’s like a family and a community, a place to meet up and celebrate being alive. It’s where you can be free and be yourself. It’s just so small and quaint—it has that old gay bar feel.”

_See our [LGBTQ+](/lgbtq) and [WorldPride](/worldpride) guides for much more on nightlife in NYC._

Heather Litteer, Lower East Side, Manhattan

Harlem, NY, 1978

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Roosevelt Island

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“If you’re 25 and broke in New York City and you have an open mind, this is a great place to get yourself a basket of fries and a cheap beer. Every time I’ve come here, I’ve had full-on conversations with absolute strangers that left me with a great story for the night.”

Conor Hassett (left), Brooklyn, and Anthony Dewitt, Jersey City, New Jersey

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New York Liberty

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Man at Lenox and 125th Street, 1976

[The High Line](/attractions/the-high-line) is an abandoned elevated rail line transformed into a horticultural oasis. Opened in 2009, the park conjures a calming haven in the midst of metropolitan grit. The popular trail has created a habitat for birds and insects; it’s naturally cooling; and its greenery provides shade and oxygen for city dwellers.

The High Line

Puerto Rican Day Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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“There’s no pretension. People are here to have a good time and support each other. It’s a friendly environment and nonintimidating. The regulars come, the young kids come, people who’ve lived here forever come.”

Jon Moore, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Happy Cork

Nightlife

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The Whitney Museum's building has garnered kudos for its environmentally conscious architecture. It received LEED Gold certification for its energy-saving measures, green roof, recycled materials used in construction and public spaces that encourage community interaction. There are even two beehives on the roof.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center

It’s all about education and equality at this highly respected community center, where everyone is welcome, no matter their race, age or sexual preference. Known for its strong LGBT programs, the center has won several awards and holds regular events on a

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It's all about education and equality at this highly respected community center.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, The

Louis Armstrong House Museum

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National Museum of the American Indian

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The Museum of Broadway

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NYC’s LEED buildings are models of sustainable urban architecture. Battery Park City’s The Visionaire has rooftop gardens, solar power and rainwater recycling, and the nearby Verdesian was the first residential building to get a platinum LEED rating. One World Trade Center is one of the world’s tallest LEED-certified buildings. NYC’s green affordable housing includes the Bronx’s Arbor House (Platinum LEED), with a rooftop hydroponic farm.

NYC LEEDs the Way

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US Open Tennis

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Raines Law Room Chelsea

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Once inside, you'll feel like you're in a Prohibition-era speakeasy, thanks to tin ceilings and booths with buzzers for the waitresses and bartenders.

Raines Law Room | Manhattan | Nightlife

Union Square

Lounge

Cocktails

Ring the doorbell to get into this cocktail bar that feels like a Prohibition-era speakeasy. The drinks are taken very seriously here; come early before the tables fill up.


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St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

4th of July

Summer

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5 Women-Led Restaurants to Check Out Right Now

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From Indian-Texan fusion in Brooklyn to traditional Sri Lankan comfort food in Staten Island, these spots prove that women are at the forefront of New York City’s restaurant scene.

Try These Women-Led Restaurants in NYC

Lakruwana

Lakruwana stands apart, and not just because of the lush decor, straight from Sri Lanka.

Claudy's Kitchen

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From traditional takes to futuristic fusion, these restaurants—and the chefs at the helm—push the needle. 

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Herald Square

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Bronx Beer Hall - Belmont Photo Gallery

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A Look Into Indigenous Peoples’ Day in NYC

Indigenous Peoples' Day NYC: A Celebration

Native Americans from across the country celebrated their culture at Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Randall’s Island.

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