Los Angeles Intro to Queer Walking Tour
Overview
Let's explore the queer roots of DTLA, from the Kuuyat of the Tongva people, to the "pansy craze" of the Great Depression, the successful overthrow of the Briggs Initiative of 1978, and the first documented LGBTQ+ uprising in the United States.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Guided Tour
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
Learn about the ceremonies and other ways the indigenous Tongva people celebrated queer people, or Kuuyat.
2
Stop 2
The oldest theatre in Los Angeles which hosted masked balls as early as 1881.
3
Stop 3
The largest bookstore on the West Coast
4
Stop 4
The shortest railroad in the world!
5
Stop 5
Find every cuisine imaginable!
6
Stop 6
The epicenter of the historic underground gay scene known as "The Run" and the site of many LGBTQ+ rights demonstrations.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
We'll meet at the Yaanga Park sign at 525 N Los Angeles St, across the street from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument.
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End Point
We will end our time together at Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St.
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Good to Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels