Gay-friendly places to travel in the us

What are some destinations LGBTQ+ feel safe and welcome

There are so many exciting destinations in the USA where you can have a fabulous gay vacation, and be welcomed with open arms! It sounds too good to be true, right? Well, put on your favorite cozy clothes and get ready to dive into the relaxing world of staycations! But… I can also admit that there have been plenty of moments where, in the middle of tucking yet another tightly-folded shirt into my suitcase, I have wished that I could just take a break and spend time appreciating the comforts we have locally.

This is what makes the concept of a staycation such a leisurely dream. Some rural areas in the States gay-friendly cater to their gay population, which is exactly what we want to highlight with this guide to the best gay staycations in the USA. So, if you live in or around any of these towns, prepare to be amazed at all of the glittering, gay wonders unfolding right outside your door!

Provincetown makes for a perfect gaycation all year round. The name Provincetown might not mean much to the average person, but to any gay person living in the northeast region of the United States, it rings of LGBTQ history and freedom of expression. Set at the very tip of Cape Cod and isolated from most of Massachusetts, Provincetown makes for the perfect holiday getaway.

With Provincetown Pride happening in June and the Girl Splash and Bear Week events occurring in July, you will be thrilled that you stopped by to experience this warm, beachy destination. Above any gay parties and celebrations, you have to make sure that you spend time at The Atlantic House!

As the oldest gay bar in the United States, it would be a shame if you didn't pop by for at least one drink. Of course, none of this goes to show their countless other gay businesses, the unofficial nude beach, or their ferry that can conveniently ship you right over to Boston if you wind up missing the excitement of a city.

Provincetown, Massachusetts is truly a hidden gem and easily one of the best gay vacations spots in the world! If you live close enough to make this quaint town one of your common staycation spots, be sure to count your blessings! When a city is considered to be the gay capital of its state, it almost feels like a travel, right?

In terms of their population, Fort Lauderdale is second to Provincetown in their concentration of same-sex couples, and they see roughly 1. The streets of this beach city are lined with too many gay-friendly establishments to count, especially when you wander over to the nearby gay Wilton Manors area or even a bit further down the coast to sexy Miami.

Believe it or not, between Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors there are over 30 gay bars and clubs, each one more wild and dazzling than the last. I mean, come on, a fried pickle appetizer called the Britney Spears? That one still gets a laugh out of me when I think about it! Just be sure to write me a thank you card describing the fantastic time you had in the sunshine state!

Being off the mainland and resting on tropical waters, Puerto Rico is a fabulous destination all year round. San Juan Pride swings through the streets during June, but the party never stops with their lively array of bars and clubs constantly keeping the atmosphere alive. Cinco is the largest gay club in all of San Juan, and it is best known for its drag performances and drag bingo, which offers some rather scandalous places.

Their dancers… Well, to put it simply, nobody does it better than those gorgeously tanned Puerto Rican boys! Then look no further than Fire Island, New York.