How to Plan a Gay Friendly Trip to Fire Island, New York

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stay at one of Cherry Grove's gay-friendly hotels and guest houses in its town area.

   Book early because there are only a few places to get accommodation in this area, because the area is mostly made up of privately owned cottages.
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   Step 2: Book your accommodation well in advance if you plan on experiencing the festivals and events of the week around July 4; this is the busiest time for Fire Island's gay communities.

   Fire Island Drag Queen Invasion, and its before and after parties, is a popular festival that takes place every year on July
   4. , Clothing is optional, and you can lie out and enjoy the sun, swim and just relax.
   
   The beach has many picturesque dunes as well. ,,, Cherry Grove is famous for the drag shows that are performed on the island. ,, Be aware that the Meat Rack is a strip of land between the 2 communities known for cruising amongst men.
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   Step 3: Visit one of Cherry Grove's gay nude beaches.

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   Step 4: Trek along the Carrington Tract

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   Step 5: the forest area between the beach and Fire Island Pines.

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   Step 6: Stroll through the Judy Garland Memorial Forest

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   Step 7: or enjoy a picnic and bird watching in the area.

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   Step 8: See a drag show.

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   Step 9: Dine at one of Cherry Grove's most popular restaurants

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    Step 10: such as Jumping Jacks Seafood Shack or Cherry's Pit.

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    Step 11: Visit Fire Island Pines

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    Step 12: the other predominantly gay community on the island

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    Step 13: by walking east of Cherry Grove

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    Step 14: through an area known as the Meat Rack.

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