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Fire Island, New York
Fire Island has a long history as a bohemian summer retreat, and it is still a favorite of artists, writers, and actors. The LGBTQ community was welcome on Fire Island long before the watershed Stonewall Inn uprising and made the Pines and Cherry Grove their own. Vacationers of all stripes agree that the absence of cars and proximity to the water are the prime attractions. Secondarily, there are restaurants, clubs, shops and natural wonders to be enjoyed. Here is a guide to vacationing in these two iconic Fire Island communities.
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Meet the Publisher
Alan Beck is the visionary behind FunMaps, a vibrant online destination dedicated to LGBTQ+ travelers and adventurers. With a passion for exploring the world and uncovering hidden gems, Alan created FunMaps to provide inclusive, informative, and inspiring travel content.
As an avid traveler and storyteller, Alan curates engaging guides, expert travel tips, and firsthand experiences to help the LGBTQ+ community navigate the world with confidence. Whether it’s uncovering the best queer-friendly destinations, sharing must-visit hotspots, or offering exclusive travel deals, Alan’s mission is to make every journey unforgettable.
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride: Embracing Inclusivity in Fashion
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride: Embracing Inclusivity in Fashion
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The Hotel
In 2015, we launched The Hotel because our friends told us ""it's a pain in the ass to visit Fire Island."" We really like having our friends around. We also love seeing a new generation of gays discover this magical place. So we set out to fix some stuff that was broken.
Over the last 10 years our spunky little hotel has thrived and helped thousands of people find a place to stay, travel from the city and party in Fire Island.
Belvedere Guest House For Men
Whether you're visiting Fire Island Pines or Cherry Grove, The Belvedere Guest House is only a few minutes walk from the center of both communities. Belvedere is the only All Gay clothing optional resort on the island. Located on the bay, just 500 feet from the beach, we offer the best sunsets in Cherry Grove from our rooftop terrace and bay front deck.
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Dune Point
The Joule is a revitalized 1920s neo-Gothic landmark building set in the heart of Dallas' central business district. With dramatic art installations, unique retail boutiques, a world-class spa, clever design, award-winning food and drinks and some of the best service in town, The Joule is seen as the cultural epicenter of downtown.
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Grove Hotel
Fire Island's Largest Hotel - Located in Cherry Grove and home of the world famous Miss Fire Island contest!
Only steps away are the beach, restaurants, shops, dance clubs and bars, catering to your every whim.
Horizon Beach House
Shining in the heart of downtown Dallas, Omni Dallas Hotel connects via sky bridge to the Dallas Convention Center and is close to popular restaurants, shops and the Dallas Arts District. Local history is showcased throughout our guest rooms, meeting spaces and restaurants with pieces from local Dallas artists. Stunning views of downtown can be enjoyed from our terrace pool deck and spacious fitness center. Enhance your stay with our on-site dining options and rejuvenating spa services.
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Fire Island Lighthouse
The first lighthouse built on Fire Island was completed in 1826. It was a 74-foot high, cream colored, octagonal pyramid made of Connecticut River blue split stone. The tower was built at the end of the island, adjacent to the inlet. This tower was not effective due to its lack of height. It was almost entirely removed and the stone reused to build the terrace for the present lighthouse.
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Coastal Kaleidoscope
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-city life, dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal.
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William Floyd Estate
Enjoy a walk through time when you visit the William Floyd Estate. The Estate was at the center of the Floyd Family's life for more than 250 years and the ancestral home, grounds, outbuildings, and family cemetery help tell the story of the continual use, change, and adaptations that took place here in Mastic Beach, New York.
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Blue Whale
The Blue Whale is home to multiple regular events, including Low Tea, Yacht Club Dining (Dinner, 6 days a week + Weekend Brunch), and Weekend Evening Piano Bar and Cabaret Special Events.
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Cherry Grove Pizza
Cherry Grove Pizza is currently located at 179 Ocean Walk, Cherry Grove, NY 11782. Order your favorite pizza, pasta, salad, and more, all with the click of a button.
Cherry Grove Pizza accepts orders online for pickup and delivery.
Cherry Lane Restaurant
Cherry's prime location is the place where patrons come to have one of the best cocktails in Fire Island. While sipping your cocktail you can enjoy beautiful bay front sunset views and a sneak peak of weekend warriors running off the ferry to enjoy a weekend full of endless possibilities. Cherry's Bar and Cherry Lane Cafe & Restaurant offers a friendly staff and reasonably priced food and cocktails. Weekly drag shows, theme parties, contests, special guest DJs and drink specials.
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Floyd's Restaurant
Floyd's restaurant in Cherry Grove - serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
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Island Breeze
Island Breeze is an ideal low-key spot to grab an intimate bite and feel the sun on your shoulders.
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Sand Castle on the Ocean
Sand Castle on The Ocean is a gay owned and operated fine dining establishment in Cherry Grove. It holds the distinction of being not only the sole oceanfront dining establishment in Cherry Grove, but one of only two oceanfront restaurants in all of Fire Island.
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Top of the Bay Bistro
Welcome! Our restaurant mixes lively all-American charm with the soothing ambience of the Great South Bay to bring you a truly exceptional and relaxed dining experience. From our classically trained chef to our expertly commandeered management and wait staff, we provide a friendly, diverse, and knowledgeable group of individuals intent on making your Fire Island dining experience one of a kind.
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Ice Palace
The Ice Palace Nightclub has been a Fire Island staple since the mid-50?s. They come here to dance, to people watch, to play pool, or hang out on the outdoor deck (it's the pool deck of the Grove Hotel). The largest dance floor on Fire Island that fills up most weekends and weekdays nights you'll find a great mix of gay men and lesbians here too.
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Cherry Grove Archives
The Cherry Grove Archives Collection promotes global appreciation of the rich and creative history of the earliest known haven for LGBTQ people and their allies in the United States. The CGAC is dedicated to the preservation of the social, political and cultural history of Cherry Grove, Fire Island, New York.
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Cherry Grove Community House and Theatre
The Cherry Grove Theatre is the oldest continually operating gay summer theater in the United States. It was recognized by the National Park Service with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 2013.[1] It is one of only five sites listed because of its association with LGBT history. However, almost 400 other such sites have been identified as candidates.
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Fire Island Pines
Fire Island Pines (often referred to as The Pines, simply Pines, or FIP) is a hamlet in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located on Fire Island, a barrier island separated from the southern side of Long Island by the Great South Bay.
Fire Island Pines and the adjoining Cherry Grove are the areas most strongly associated with the gay community on Fire Island. The island has been referred to as America's first gay and lesbian town and served since the 1920s and 1930s as a refuge for vacationers and others who desired the more liberal attitude the island's occupants allowed.
A Summer Place Realty
With the largest selection of EXCLUSIVE Cherry Grove rentals, sales properties and COMMERCIAL SPACES available, you are sure to find what you are looking for! From spectacular beach houses to studio Co-Ops and apartments for summer vacation rentals, shares, second homes or investment properties. Just click on any of the buttons on the left side to preview our properties. Our Cherry Grove Real Estate office is open 7 days a week, in season! The professional licensed real estate brokers at our agency are ready to help you find your new summer place!
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Douglas Elliman
Fire Island is 35 miles in length, and 35 miles is what we cover. We have expertise with international buyers, co-ops, condos, seasonal housing, commercial and residential property and multi-family buildings. We specialize in rentals, whether full-season, monthly or weekly. We?re truly a full-service office: We connect homeowners and tenants with everything from household help and pool-cleaning to grocery delivery. It?s a small world out here; people know us on a first name-basis.
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Fire Island Chamber of Commerce
Cars and cares are forbidden in the Pines. So pack a bag and join the thousands who every year enjoy this sliver of Eden nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay. There is a piece of everyone’s paradise.
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