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Cherry Grove
Cherry Grove (Fire Island), NY
One of America's oldest LGBTQ+ beach communities and still one of its best, with drag shows and theater at the Community House, a packed dock scene, and a wide Atlantic beach. This is living history you can order a drink in, and the Grove wears it proudly.
LOCAL TIP
Sayville Ferry from River Road in Sayville, about 25 minutes; the walk to the Pines through the Carrington Tract (the Meat Rack) is sandy and unlit, so do it in daylight.