Cherry Grove

USA / New York / Fire Island /

beach, town

Cherry Grove, along with nearby Fire Island Pines, is considered one of the most popular gay resort communities in the United States. Cherry Grove is reputedly the nation's first and oldest gay community.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_Grove,_New_York

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Coordinates: 40°39'34"N 73°5'18"W

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k371n

This small town is what mayberry would be like, if Floyd the Barber was really Pink Floyd or the Gay Blade. Honestly, it is a very empowering place for gay and lesbian people. Heterosexuals are the distinct minority. I suppose it could be considered scary for some. But it need not be.

17 years ago | reply | hide comment

Sayville Ferry Service - Sunken Forest/Sailor's Haven Terminal 1.4 km
Sailors Haven 1.5 km
Fire Island Pines, New York 2.1 km
Sunken Forest 2.1 km
Point O' Woods 3.7 km
Water Island 5.3 km
Davis Park, New York 7.8 km
Wreck of USS San Diego (ACR-6/CA-6) 14 km
Fire Island Wilderness Area 15 km
Suffolk County, New York 47 km

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Sayville Ferry Service - Sunken Forest/Sailor's Haven Terminal Sailors Haven Fire Island Pines, New York Sunken Forest Point O' Woods Water Island Davis Park, New York Wreck of USS San Diego (ACR-6/CA-6) Fire Island Wilderness Area Suffolk County, New York