Stonewall Inn
The Greenwich Village bar where 1969 riots launched the modern LGBTQ rights movement, now a national monument.
Example
The bar still operates on Christopher Street facing the monument park, so an evening drink happens in the room where the 1969 uprising started.
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Frequently asked questions
Can anyone visit the Stonewall Inn?
Yes, it is an operating bar welcoming all, with the monument park and visitor center outside free to everyone during open hours.
What else is nearby to understand the history?
The Stonewall National Monument visitor center, the AIDS Memorial at St. Vincent's Triangle and Christopher Street's historic blocks, all walkable in an hour.
What can I see nearby to understand the history?
The monument visitor center, the park across the street and the AIDS Memorial at St. Vincent's Triangle, all walkable within an hour on Christopher Street.
