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Gay Bars, Hotels & Venues in New York — 9 Cities, 805 LGBTQ+ Spots

New York has 805 LGBTQ+ friendly venues across 9 cities.

New York's LGBTQ+ venue scene stands out for its concentration of arts and culture spaces, which make up a larger share of its offerings than is typical across the site. While the state includes restaurants, hotels, and bars, the abundance of arts and culture venues gives the scene a distinctive character, one that travelers can explore across the nine cities with listed venues.

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Top cities in New York

  1. 1.New York City 667 venues
  2. 2.Long Island 31 venues
  3. 3.Rochester 27 venues
  4. 4.Buffalo 22 venues
  5. 5.Albany 21 venues
  6. 6.Fire Island 18 venues
  7. 7.Syracuse 15 venues
  8. 8.Binghamton 3 venues

Frequently Asked Questions

How many LGBTQ+ venues are listed in New York?

There are 805 LGBTQ+ venues listed across the state.

Which city in New York has the most LGBTQ+ venues?

New York City has the most LGBTQ+ venues, with more than 600 listed. Other cities with notable numbers include Long Island and Rochester, which each have dozens of venues.

Why does New York have so many arts and culture venues?

Arts and culture venues make up a notably large share of New York's LGBTQ+ scene. The state lists many performing arts spaces, galleries, museums, and similar cultural venues, reflecting a scene where arts and culture play a prominent role.