Gay Dating in New York

New York City, also known as "the City that never sleeps" among other epithets, is probably one of the most exciting, dynamic, and tolerant cities in the world. The multitude of attractions ranges from the average, touristy sightseeing excursions to some of the country's most exciting night life. For the gay traveler there is a plethora of activities and sights to see, enough material could be garnered to write a book on gay New York. For the purposes of this article, we will give you a range of some of the best things to do for the gay visiting New York City.

If you're heading to New York City and looking for places to go and meet up with local gays and lesbians, then you won't have to look far. New York City is like a hub for the gay community, it's attractions and nightlife geared towards gay singles is like none other. If your looking for some during the day activities to go see you should visit for sure Times Square, The Empire State Building, St.Pat's Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, The Met, Statue of Liberty and of course Ground Zero. The memorial for ground zero will be opening this Sep.11 and will pay homage to all those who lost their lives that day.

Gay New York is amazing, the vast syles and cultures that surround you is like no where else on earth. If your looking for some great nightlife to visit with or without a partner you should check out the Big Apple Ranch, Saturday here presents a western dance lesson mixed with party atmosphere, only fits about 120 people. Gym Sports Bar is a FABULOUS stop to make, it's a great place to network with or gay, lesbian,bi and transexual people who enjoy sports. And if dancing is what your looking for then look no furhter the SBNY- the only exclusive gay dance club in New York City. Cover charges can range from $5-$25 dollars a person per venue, but they all have something great to offer the gay singles out there.

Lodging can be tricky because of where the hotels are in proximety to tourist attractions, however some of the best include Buckingham Hotel and the New York Marriott Marquis. Some of the hotels have really good package deals that include theatre tickets, alot of the on and off broadway shows are sold out months in advance so if you cannot make arrangments in time you may want to check with the hotel your planning on staying at.

Shopping is what most people consider the main attraction in New York City, anything you could want you can find it here. In summer Fire Island is the place to be, so grab your gaggle of gays and head on out for a day of sunning and socializing with other gays and lesbians. Bottom line - if your a single gay or lesbian or have a commited partner, you will have no problem finding fun in the Big Apple.

If your visit is limited in time, a good first place to start might be a travel agent. There are package tours and events geared toward the gay traveler and one can definitely be found to suit your time frame and interests. There are arranged package tours of all the famous sights, gay cruises, and day trips. If you plan to just wing or have time to be adventurous and explore a little, here are some things you want to make sure you don't miss.

On any trip to New York there are must-sees such as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway, and Rockafeller Center. The list is famous and nearly endless. There is also some of the world's best and most diverse cuisine and shopping, shopping, shopping

One of the things New York is known for is its art scene and cultural arenas. There are the famous museums such as the Met and The Museum of Modern Art, but make sure that you check out the local arts scene as well. In every neighborhood there are smaller galleries and local artists working. Check out the some galleries in Mid-town Manhattan and Chelsea, or the El Museo del Barrio. There are some amazing artists. Maybe the next Jean-Michel Basquiat or Andy Warhol is among them.

And speaking of Chelsea, this neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan is one of the best places for gay nightlife. Another great area renowned for its active gay scene is Fire Island, famed for its hot beaches and hotter men. Not to forget the ladies, there are famous clubs such as Ginger's and the Cubby Hole. In almost any part of New York City there is a vivacious and active gay and gay-friendly nightlife and clubs galore.