New York City is a popular destination for gay tourists from around the world. It is the largest of all the cities in the US and justifiably has a culture and atmosphere that cannot be compared. The gay scene has a history going back as far as the end of the nineteenth century. Today gay travel to New York is based in Manhattan, though there are other areas that are becoming more popular every year. It is often said that Manhattan has the best nightlife, restaurants, theatres, and shopping.
New York City is a great destination to visit at any time of year, but it sees the largest number of tourists during the hot summer months when millions of gay vacation fans descend. If you want to explore the city when the crowds are less, then fall can be a great time to come. The winter season holds a charm all of its own, even though it can get very cold and even snow. Many memories have been made through sitting in a warm restaurant or bar when it is freezing outside. Of course Christmas is also a perfect time to get a feel for the city.
The gay and lesbian festivals and events can be found throughout the year. New Year’s celebrations are unmatched anywhere. During spring there are the NewFest and Tribecca film festivals that attract many gay visitors. New York City’s main Gay Pride event occurs in late June with smaller versions held earlier in the month in Queens and Brooklyn. Halloween is also a popular time to camp it up.
As with any place it pays to have a little understanding of the layout before arriving. New York City is composed of 5 boroughs. Manhattan is an island wedged in-between the Hudson River and the East River. Not far away from here are the districts of Brooklyn and Queens on the western edge of Long Island.
There is an excellent mass transit system that is affordable and easy to navigate. There isn’t really any need to bring your own transport, and besides, the traffic can be uncomfortably heavy to drive through and the parking costs are expensive.
There are many rail services as well as buses that can bring you here from all the major East Coast cities. If you choose to fly in, then you will land at one of three airports – JFK, Newark, and La Guardia, of which La Guardia is perhaps the most convenient as it is the nearest to Manhattan.
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