Gay Street
An aptly-named street near the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement.

πŸ“œ A historic, block-long street in Greenwich Village, significant to the LGBTQ+ community.
πŸ” Named possibly after the Gay family in 1827, predating its modern connotation.

Why Go

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Explore a historically significant LGBTQ+ landmark and site of the gay liberation movement.
🚢 Walk the block-long strip connecting Waverly Place and Christopher Street.
🎢 See where Cyndi Lauper danced in 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' video.
πŸ›οΈ Easy to combine with a visit to Stonewall National Monument nearby.

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Small, this block-long strip may not hold attention long.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ May draw little attention from tourists or locals.

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