I find the old gay neighborhoods fascinating in the major role in the gay liberation movement. Additionally the way that they were often amazing urban environments and the tragedy of gentrification makes them truly interesting. I know it’s not pride month anymore, but these places deserve a poll.

Best Gay village, prior to the gentrification of course.

Greenwich village/Hells Kitchen (NYC)

Boystown (Chicago)

Provincetown

The Gayborhood (Philly)

the French Quarter (New Orleans)

Capitol Hill (Seattle)

The Highlands (Louisville)

the Castro (San Francisco)

WeHo/Santa Monica (LA)

South Beach (Miami)

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