卡斯特罗 / Noe Valley
Regardless of your sexual orientation, no trip to San Francisco is complete without a visit to the world-famous 卡斯特罗 District, one of the country's first gay 社区.
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This progressive, 接受, creative and diverse neighborhood is also home to some of the most welcoming residents in the city. The activism of the '60s and '70s forged a community with sizable political and economic power that rallied around the likes of Harvey Milk. When the historic Twin Peaks bar at Market and 卡斯特罗 streets was built with floor-to-ceiling windows, most took it as a sign that 卡斯特罗 residents were secure in their gay identity.
Nearby Noe Valley, a village of wooden Victorian houses, has a touch of the 卡斯特罗’s flair and an easygoing mix of hipsters and families. It is also colloquially known as Stroller Valley for the many strollers in the neighborhood.
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Start your tour on the 卡斯特罗’s eponymous main drag and visit the 卡斯特罗 Theatre, an ornate movie palace with a Mighty Wurlitzer-playing organist who performs before every show. On your way out, take note of the golden plaques that make up the Rainbow Honor Walk, paying tribute to 同性恋群体 先锋. Bustling and colorful by day, the 卡斯特罗 also comes out to play at night. This fun neighborhood will have you dancing with the locals or soaking up live performances in no time.
Noe Valley's main drag is 24th Street from 卡斯特罗 Street to Dolores Street. 在它上面, you'll find intimate 餐厅, 酒吧, and neighborhood pubs, as well as excellent 零售ers you'll only find in San Francisco.
The liveliest times of year are 骄傲 in June and the 卡斯特罗 Street Fair 10月.
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