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New York Gay Cruising

If you're looking for some action in New York City, then there is no shortage of options, from saunas to cruising clubs. GayMapper has useful information about gay cruising spots in and around New York City. As always, be conscious of your personal safety when meeting strangers.

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This boutique hotel is located in the Park Slope neighbourhood and offers free on-site parking. It is 6 blocks from the Union Street subway station and rooms feature free WiFi. Barclays Center is just 1.8 km away. At the Hotel Le Bleu, every room includes a flat-screen HDTV and an iPod docking station. A DVD player and cable TV are also included in the rooms. Limited on-site parking is available. A free welcome package with drinks and snacks is provided at the Le Bleu Hotel. The Brooklyn Academy of Music is one kilometer from Hotel Le Bleu. The hotel is also 2.4 km from the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden is less than 3.2 km away.
SIXTY SoHo is the epitome of sophisticated luxury in the middle of New York City's premier neighborhood, SoHo, NYC. This boutique hotel in Manhattan's SoHo District features a restaurant and a seasonal rooftop bar with stunning views. It offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen TV. All rooms at SIXTY Soho boast a well-stocked minibar. The marble bathrooms feature mosaic floors along with slippers and bathrobes. During their stay, guests can work out in the on-site gym. They can also enjoy the hotel's 24-hour concierge service. Bistrot Leo, serves French cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening, guests can relax at the trendy Butterfly Lounge or the exclusive A60 seasonal rooftop lounge. The Spring Street subway station is 161 m from SIXTY Soho. Chinatown is less than 1.6 km away.
Centrally located in mid-town Manhattan, The Langham, New York is a contemporary luxury hotel offering personalized service like no other. Set between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, this hotel offers rooms with iPod docking stations. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue rooms include an espresso maker and bottled water during turn-down. All the rooms are also equipped with WiFi access. Guests who stay in the suites have complimentary access to bottled water and sodas. Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. Complimentary ironing services for up to 5 items upon arrival is also provided (only once per stay). Guests can dine at Ai Fiori, which is the onsite Michelin-star restaurant at The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine that is inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. Enjoy drinks and small plates at Bar Fiori. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is 322 m from the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station is 805 m from the hotel.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a hairdryer, cotton slipper socks and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box, a laptop safe, a yoga mat and a Nespresso machine. At 1 Hotel Central Park you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The on-site restaurant, Jams, features an open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The hotel is 300 m from Carnegie Hall, 500 m from Museum of Modern Art and 600 m from Central Park. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.

Cruising Bars in New York City

West Side Club

West Side Club

Men Only, Bear, Cruising

Located in the heart of Chelsea, West Side Club attracts the hottest men in town. Unwind in one of the lounges after a night of clubbing or explore cruising halls full of fit and muscular men. If you're a bear or an admirer, this is the perfect place to cruise at any time of day or night. Everything is clean, staff are friendly, and there are private rooms to rent with your favourite guys.
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Eagle NYC

Eagle NYC

Fetish, Bear, Cruising

Eagle is New York's premier gay cruise and fetish club is for men who are looking to meet, dance, cruise and play with other men. Eagle is a must for hedonists, S&M and leather fans, where you can lose yourself in the dark spaces of the club or head up to the rooftop terrace where anything goes.Themed nights include Jockstrap Night, Dads And Lads, Frisky Saturday, Sunday Beer Blast, and more...
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New York Hotel Deals

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This boutique hotel is located in the Park Slope neighbourhood and offers free on-site parking. It is 6 blocks from the Union Street subway station and rooms feature free WiFi. Barclays Center is just 1.8 km away. At the Hotel Le Bleu, every room includes a flat-screen HDTV and an iPod docking station. A DVD player and cable TV are also included in the rooms. Limited on-site parking is available. A free welcome package with drinks and snacks is provided at the Le Bleu Hotel. The Brooklyn Academy of Music is one kilometer from Hotel Le Bleu. The hotel is also 2.4 km from the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden is less than 3.2 km away.
SIXTY SoHo is the epitome of sophisticated luxury in the middle of New York City's premier neighborhood, SoHo, NYC. This boutique hotel in Manhattan's SoHo District features a restaurant and a seasonal rooftop bar with stunning views. It offers contemporary rooms with a flat-screen TV. All rooms at SIXTY Soho boast a well-stocked minibar. The marble bathrooms feature mosaic floors along with slippers and bathrobes. During their stay, guests can work out in the on-site gym. They can also enjoy the hotel's 24-hour concierge service. Bistrot Leo, serves French cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the evening, guests can relax at the trendy Butterfly Lounge or the exclusive A60 seasonal rooftop lounge. The Spring Street subway station is 161 m from SIXTY Soho. Chinatown is less than 1.6 km away.
Centrally located in mid-town Manhattan, The Langham, New York is a contemporary luxury hotel offering personalized service like no other. Set between Bryant Park and the Empire State Building, this hotel offers rooms with iPod docking stations. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue rooms include an espresso maker and bottled water during turn-down. All the rooms are also equipped with WiFi access. Guests who stay in the suites have complimentary access to bottled water and sodas. Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are provided for guests' convenience. Complimentary ironing services for up to 5 items upon arrival is also provided (only once per stay). Guests can dine at Ai Fiori, which is the onsite Michelin-star restaurant at The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine that is inspired by the French and Italian Riviera. Enjoy drinks and small plates at Bar Fiori. The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue is 322 m from the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station is 805 m from the hotel.
Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also comes with a hairdryer, cotton slipper socks and bathrobes. Extras include a desk, a safety deposit box, a laptop safe, a yoga mat and a Nespresso machine. At 1 Hotel Central Park you will find a 24-hour front desk, a bar and a snack bar. Other facilities offered at the property include meeting facilities, luggage storage and dry cleaning. The on-site restaurant, Jams, features an open kitchen, exposed brick and reclaimed oak. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. The hotel is 300 m from Carnegie Hall, 500 m from Museum of Modern Art and 600 m from Central Park. Newark Liberty International Airport is 19 km away.

Other Cruising Spots in New York City

LIE Exit 52

LIE Exit 52

Mixed Ages, Cruising

It is a rest parking lot on exit 52 of 495 on the way to Riverhave. You enter the parking lot and then walk to enter the mini forest inside the parking lot. There is cruising 24 hours a day, 7 days a week without any problem, but just be careful with the Police that arrives at certain hours to patrol the parking area.
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Isham Park

Isham Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

In the Inwood district of town you can find Isham Park which played a crucial role in the battle of Fort Washington during the American Revolution. Wander around, see if you can catch anyone's eye, find a good spot to wait for a while and someone will come around looking. Take the A train to 207 then walk north on Broadway until you get to 212th Street. To your left there will be a path, then walk through and up the stairs.
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Fort Tyron Park

Fort Tyron Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Fort Tyron Park is one of the most popular cruising place in Manhattan. Especially busy in the summer, late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. You'll find guys cruising around the top of the park and near the dog park so be conscious of other park users. Have a wander around to find the best spots, there are plenty of quiet and secluded areas to discover!
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Prospect Park

Prospect Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Prospect Park is the flagship park of Brooklyn, New York City. In addition to the renowned cruising spot in the Vale of Cashmere, you can also find activity to the west of the Prospect Park Carousel, and towards The Ravine in the centre of the park. There are plenty of secluded areas around, but keep you eyes open for Police patrols in the park.
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R & N Line Subway

R & N Line Subway

Mixed Ages, Cruising

This can be hit and miss, but apparently the R and N subways can be quite cruisy in the last car of the train, especially after work on weekdays. The R and The N train. Update: The ride between Whitehall and Court St. has been notes as a particularly hot spot. All types of guys, married, bi and gay, particularly 6pm to 10pm. Make eye contact to check interest.
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Breukelen Playground

Breukelen Playground

Mixed Ages, Cruising

New cruising park located within Brooklyn's Prospect Park, very dark and peaceful nice for hookups. Less busy than the nearby Vale of Cashmere in the near vicinity.
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Orchard Beach

Orchard Beach

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Head to Orchard Beach in The Bronx to find a mixed crowd of guys, from preppy newbies through to married, retired men. Busiest times are 8-9am before work, lunchtimes and after work from 5pm. Sunny days make this a particularly popular spot. The woods to the left of the parking lot are known to be a hotspot due to acres of nooks, crannies, all filled with possibilities. During summer, the action shifts to the island behind section one of the beach. Not that whilst nudity occurs, it is not allowed and tickets have been issued, so keep an eye out for patrols. Take the BX12 Bus to Orchard which runs on Phelam Parkway and Fordham Road, with transfer from 2, 4, 5, 6, B and D lines.
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Vale of Cashmere

Vale of Cashmere

Mixed Ages, Cruising

In the northern part of Prospect Park, Brooklyn's main green space, you can find the Vale of Cashmere just south of the main park entrance at Grand Army Plaza. A popular gay cruising spot for many years means it's known to the police, so be conscious of patrols.
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Van Cortlandt Park

Van Cortlandt Park

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Head to the free parking lot and park towards the back. You can stay in your car and wait to be approached or park your car and get out and walk on the path (old railroad tracks) in either direction. It won't be long until you find what you're looking for. Plenty of trees and bushes for privacy. Located in the Bronx on Bailey Avenue and Van Cortlandt Park South, adjacent to the northbound entrance to the Major Deegan Expressway.
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Riverside Path Inwood

Riverside Path Inwood

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Often exclusively gay men, except the occasional cyclist on really nice days. Nude sunbathing along the river offers the perfect place for a nice, slow outdoors meeting. It tends to get busier in the late afternoon, but even then there might be a maximum of 20 guys over a 3/4 mile area. It's a real mixed crowd here, uptown and downtown of all shapes and sizes. Typically 11am to sunset. Take the A' train to Dyckman/200th St, walk west to the river along Dyckman and then turn south down the service road just before the marina under the highway. Walk south along the river past the fishermen to find the action, about 1/2 mile away.
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The Ramble

The Ramble

Mixed Ages, Cruising

Right in the middle of Central Park you'll find The Ramble wooded area, which is renowned for gay cruising. It's an attractive area with winding paths, streams and large boulders to offer some privacy, but be conscious that the area is also popular with families and bird spotters. Also be aware of Police patrols. Most action is when the sun goes down, so go and find yourself a secluded spot.
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Recommended gay friendly hotels in New York City

New York is such a diverse city with gay life found all around, so it is worth working out where the best hotel location is for your trip. Do you want to be near the nightlife in Hells Kitchen or Greenwich Village, or perhaps out in Brooklyn for an alternative scene? Wherever you choose to stay, perhaps treat yourself to a luxury hotel or stay budget and spend what you save on partying! Check out GayMapper recommendations for highly rates and gay friendly hotel deals in New York City and Brooklyn. You're able to support GayMapper by checking out our hotel deals as this helps us to keep the site updated with all this useful information!

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