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Christopher Street–Sheridan Square

New York Metro · Zone 1Opened 1918

About Christopher Street–Sheridan Square

Christopher Street–Sheridan Square is a 1 train station at the heart of the Greenwich Village gay and bohemian district. The station is one block from the Stonewall Inn - where the 1969 Stonewall Riots sparked the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement - now a National Monument. The surrounding West Village is renowned for its tree-lined brownstone streets, independent bookshops, and acclaimed restaurants.

Lines Served

Traveller Tips

  • 1The Stonewall Inn (now National Monument) is on Christopher Street - one block east of the station
  • 2Stonewall National Monument visitor centre explains the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement
  • 3The West Village has some of New York's best and most intimate restaurants - worth the price
  • 4Washington Square Park (10 min walk east) has chess players, musicians and NYU student life

Accessibility

-Wheelchair accessible
-Step-free access
Audio announcements
Visual displays
-Accessible toilets
Tactile guides

Nearby Attractions

Stonewall Inn & National Monument
Washington Square Park
Greenwich Village bookshops
Bleecker Street restaurants