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 popular gay holiday destination any time of the year, though the summer months still attract the greatest numbers of visitors especially from Europe. The fall can be one of the best times of the year to visit as the crowds are less but the weather is not too adverse. Winter in New York has a charm all of its own with many people crowding into warm and cozy restaurants and bars. But be warned it can get very cold and usually snows during winter time. Christmas in New York is an experience that cannot be forgotten easily.
There are gay and lesbian events held whenever you choose to visit. New Year Eve in New York has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. If you choose to come in spring you can attend the Tribecca and NewFest film festivals that attract many gay and lesbian visitors. The famous New York Gay Pride usually take place towards the end of June, while earlier in the month are smaller parades in Brooklyn and Queens. If you happen to come in the fall then you can seriously camp at up in one of the many Halloween parties.
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.
The city has an excellent mass transit system that is easy to use and very affordable. It doesn’t really make sense to hire a car or bring your own as the traffic does not flow quickly and the parking costs are expensive.
New York City is well connected to all the other East Coast urban areas through rail links and long distance bus services. Those flying in will arrive at one of three airports, of which La Guardia is the most convenient for Manhattan