Stonewall Inn

It’s no coincidence that this bar shares a name with the 1969 Stonewall Riots: The Stonewall Inn is where the gay liberation movement began over 50 years ago, securing its place as the most notable LGBTQIA+ bar in the world. Now a National Historic Landmark, the spot continues bringing queer people together with regular drag shows, dance parties, piano nights, and Pride-themed events. It’s a tourist favorite, but you’d be foolish to let that deter you.