The 30 Most Gay-Friendly Cities in the U.S.

Travelversed Editors | August 22, 2016

Boston, MA

Still called a town by locals, this gay-friendly city has a ton of history to explore. Home to major universities, Boston has long had a liberal attitude, which extends to LGBT issues. Instead of a clear “gay district,” there are gay and lesbian friendly bars scattered around the town. The traditional LGBT neighborhoods are the Tremont Street area and South End.

To enjoy a full gay day in Boston, you could visit the historic Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, check out an avant garde show at LGBT-run Theatre Offensive, get your dance on at Paradise, and then have an after-party bite at the South Street Diner.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati has a lively LGBT community and has long been a mecca for gays and lesbians in the area. Their annual Pride parade is the largest in the area, attracting thousands every year.

The Northside area is the epicenter of gay life in Cincinnati, but there are LGBT owned bars, restaurants, and hotels all over the city so that you can support the community no matter where you vacation in the city.

Chicago, IL

As the biggest city in the midwest, Chicago has long been a gay-friendly city, offering a haven for LGBT people in the area. Boystown is one of the most famous gay districts in the country, rivalling San Francisco for nightlife and LGBT businesses. The city’s Andersonville neighborhood also has lots of gay offerings, including clubs and restaurants.

Chicago boasts gay friendly hotels like the Villa Toscana, hopping Boystown dance clubs, and even great gay cultural institutions like Unabridged Books.

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