The 30 Most Gay-Friendly Cities in the U.S.
| August 22, 2016
Austin, Texas
On the one hand, Austin is located in a state that bans same-sex marriage; on the other hand, more than 5.3% of Austin’s population identifies as LGBT. The city offers many LGBT support groups, including groups for teens, members of the police department, and others. There are many businesses in Austin that are recognized as being LGBT-owned and operated. The city hosts a week of events called Austin Pride: the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival is a part of this event. There are many LGBT sports leagues in Austin, too – it’s a very physically active city.
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