Gay spots
‘Tis the season, New York! Pride Month is upon us, and we can’t wait to celebrate the history and diversity of the LGBTQ community.
And what history there is! New York has played a pivotal role in the fight for lgbtq+ rights in New York City–which has been covered in several episodes of the Bowery Boys, including:
Below, we’ve compiled a list of some historic sites that can be visited in New York that played a role in the fight for lgbtq+ rights.
5 spots to honor Gay History in Recent York City
And if you’re looking for storied places to celebrate Pride in New York City this year, we’ve got some faaaaabulous suggestions. Don’t miss:
Julius’ Bar
159 W. 10th Street
Grab a cocktail and touch the history here. The walls alone will narrate you about a century worth of New York stories. Julius’ is maybe the granddaddy of gay bars in the city. One of the oldest bars in town, Julius opened in 1826 before attracting a gay clientele in the 1950s.
On April 21, 1966 — before Stonewall — activists staged a “sip in” here to protest the New York State Liquor Authority’s ordinance that prohibited ba
Just because June Identity Month is technically over does not mean the pleasurable is ending in San Diego. There are so many iconic gay-friendly tourist spots in San Diego to stop by and not enough time to obtain it all in. We’re here to help you schedule your visit so your vacation can be rainbow-filled and full of fun.
What better than a sun-kissed, beachy and passionate city fancy San Diego for a Big Homosexual Vacation? With superb weather, plenty of attractions, and an enormous LGBTQ+ collective, you’re sure to create enchanting and everlasting memories.
Once recognizable as a conservative military town, today San Diego is referred to as a blossoming epicenter for anything gay-related. The gayborhoods of Hillcrest and North Park rival the best of the best and gleam with the world’s first and only gay brewery. Even better, amid all the rainbow flags and short shorts, you will come across an incredibly welcoming community of love-is-love supporting straights, hipsters, athletes, families and more. When I first moved here, it wasn’t nearly the accepting town it is today. I mean, even our Mayor is gay!
10 Best Gay-Friendly Tourist Spots in San Diego
Take your time as you explore the fabulous bars
Been there, done that? Think again, my friend.
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Gay hook-up spots in NYC
1. Dave's Lesbian Bar
The monthly Astoria pop-up is a celebration of all things gender non-conforming and lesbian. Singles, couples and groups all attend the hours-long parties that include live bands and a DJ, often compared to queer prom. Anyone 21+ is welcome and the crowd is always diverse.
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2. Hot Rabbit
This long-running queer dance party is well famous as a very good spot to find a one-night stand (or more). The party roves between Manhattan and Bushwick and attracts a younger crowd eager to reside out until dawn.
3. Bubble T
One of very few consecrated queer Asian parties, Bubble T’s monthly event is about unwinding, finding collective, and more, if you’re down. Asian DJs and entertainers power the twirl floor at this party that frequently changes loc
Ventura LGBTQ City Guide
Situated between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, Ventura is a sunny California beach town known for offering plenty to see and do – plenty of excellent restaurants, lots of opportunity for outdoor joy, many festivals, a thriving arts scene, and friendly people too. It's also home to a smaller, but thriving and diverse LGBTQ community, where all can feel welcome and at dwelling. If you're thinking of making a move to Ventura, you'll find plenty about it to love.
A Look at Ventura’s History
One interesting historical tidbit about Ventura is that there is actually no city in California by the name of Ventura. The city’s official name is San Buenaventura, a name given to the area by Father Junipero Serra, who named the town in 1782 after the Italian St. Bonaventure. The identify was unofficially shortened to Ventura by the Southern Pacific Railroad about 100 years ago because it was easier to publish Ventura on the railroad tickets. The city’s name has never been officially changed, but the shortened name stuck. From its founding through the present afternoon, Ventura has always been a popular tourist destination, a laid-back, coastal town with