Lonely PlanetSep 21
Top LGBTQ+ Destinations Around the World
Discover the most progressive, inclusive and accepting LGBTQ+ destinations around the world.
Manhattan neighborhood packed with LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars.
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- West VillageNeighborhoodSite of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, birthplace of the gay rights movement.
- Stonewall InnBarSite of the 1969 uprising.
- Hell's KitchenNeighborhoodManhattan neighborhood packed with LGBTQ+-owned restaurants and bars.
- Industry barBarWildly popular nightlife spot in Hell's Kitchen.
- Elsewhere
- Herring Cove BeachSightProvincetown, United StatesOfficial websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
- A-HousePlaceProvincetown, United StatesKnown for riotous parties in Provincetown.
- SohoSuburbLondon, United KingdomLondon's West End epicenter of queer life and LGBTQ+ bars.
- Admiral DuncanPubLondon, United KingdomGay pub in Soho, site of a 1999 bombing, now a symbol of resilience.
- Karangahape RoadNeighborhoodAuckland, New ZealandAuckland's LGBTQ+ nightlife hub, also known as 'K Road'.
- The EagleBarAuckland, New ZealandUnpretentious Auckland watering hole welcoming the LGBTQ+ community.
- Family BarBarAuckland, New ZealandAuckland club with a dance floor and weekly drag shows.
- Emiliano ZapataNeighborhoodPuerto Vallarta, MexicoPuerto Vallarta's queer nightlife center, also called Old Town.
- Almar ResortHotelPuerto Vallarta, MexicoAn LGBTQ-exclusive hotel in Puerto Vallarta.
- Mr FlamingoBarPuerto Vallarta, MexicoBeachy, indoor/outdoor spot for socializing in Puerto Vallarta.
- Blondies Loft + SlushbarRestaurantPuerto Vallarta, MexicoComic book-inspired bar in Puerto Vallarta.
- La NocheBarPuerto Vallarta, MexicoSleek and trendy bar in Puerto Vallarta.
- Playa de los MuertosSightPuerto Vallarta, MexicoKnown as PV's 'gay beach'.
- L'EixampleNeighborhoodBarcelona, SpainBarcelona's 'Gaixample', one of Europe's biggest LGBTQ+ boroughs.
- Platja de la Mar BellaSightBarcelona, SpainBarcelona's premier gay beach, clothing-optional.
- Arena ClassicRestaurantBarcelona, SpainPopular lesbian bar and staple in Barcelona.
- Candy DarlingBarBarcelona, SpainWarhol-inspired club in Barcelona with nightly dancing.
- Bear WeekFestivalProvincetown, United States
- Girl SplashFestivalProvincetown, United States
- TransWeekFestivalProvincetown, United States