Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner
Melissa is a writer based in Brooklyn. Her work has appeared in Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, Glamour, and Teen Vogue, among others. She's currently at work on a forthcoming novel.
The 13 Best Beaches Around New York City
Classic boardwalks, surf scenes, and white sandy beaches are all within a couple hours' reach.
Where to Soak Up New York City's LGBTQ History
The gay bars, bookstores, museums, community centers, and more that are worth a visit to immerse yourself in queer scenes past and present.
Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Oddly enough, this waterfront park doesn't allow dogs despite Johnson herself being a dog lover.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Community Center
A safe, public gathering space to engage with likeminded people and learn about LGBTQ+ history.
Ginger’s Bar
A multigenerational lesbian pub with a convivial bar scene, a pool table, and plenty of outdoor space to BYO takeout.
Henrietta Hudson
A historic lesbian bar celebrating a new era of togetherness for all LGBTQ+ people.
James Beard House
The American culinary leader now known for the eponymous awards lived in this multilevel townhouse from 1973 until his death
Julius'
New York City’s oldest gay bar is a dive with an easygoing spirit.
Harlem
The uptown Manhattan neighborhood was a hub of queer activity during the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s.
Alice Austen House
The Staten Island property that photographer Alice Austen shared with her partner Gertrude Tate.
Bluestockings Cooperative
New York’s oldest and only queer, trans, and sex worker-run bookstore.
The Best Lesbian Bars Around the World
Here's where the cool girls hang out, from Seoul to Paris to São Paulo.
The Best Solo Outdoors Trips to Take This Summer
From cycling through the Redwoods to surfing in Montauk.
The Best Hikes in Sedona, Arizona
From the red rock trails of Chicken Point to the jaw-dropping walk across Devil's Bridge.
High Museum of Art
A high point (pun very much intended) of classic and contemporary art in the Southeast.
Kimball House
Managing to do Southern decadence in an understated way.
America's Lesbian Bars Are Dwindling—This Project Wants to Change That
The Lesbian Bar Project is on a mission to keep the few American lesbian bars afloat through the pandemic.
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Close to Atlanta but feels so much farther away.
Atlanta History Center
Architecture, art, and history.
It Took Visiting the Wildest of Places to Overcome My Fear of the Outdoors
Alaska's Denali National Park is surprisingly set up for the outdoor-averse.