The world has long been captivated by the bohemian spirit of Greenwich Village. The Village has always encouraged creative minds and promoted free expression. It has been home to visionaries such as Edward Hopper, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Jack Kerouac, Willa Cather and others. Classic bands like the Velvet Underground, Social Distortion and the Beastie Boys all had their start here. Tourists and New York locals alike flock to this historical and cultural epicenter for its unconventional charm and warm community.
The tour includes a stop at The Stonewall Inn, a Mafia-run gay bar that was the site of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which spurred the gay liberation movement. On June 24, 2016, the area around the Stonewall Inn was named the first LGBT U.S. National Monument and national park site. The tour also makes a stop at Julius,' a favorite spot of Alan Cumming and the site of the historic "sip-in" protests that challenged the law banning those identifying as LGBT from consuming alcohol.