Noël Russell, CXO & Founding member of Whimstay, a budget-friendly platform for booking last-minute vacation rentals, says Burlington’s LGBTQ culture flourishes beside the scenic Lake Champlain.
Despite being in a Southern state, which is often relatively conservative and off-putting to nonbinary and transgender folks, Amazing Asheville says the town is actually a queer haven.
While the West Coast is known for being more socially tolerant than other regions in the US, Seattle is also home to one of the last 27 remaining lesbian bars in the country.
The last remaining lesbian bar in Atlanta, My Sister’s Room, opened in 1996. It’s billed as one of the LGBTQ-friendly bars in a city full of clubs and an active nightlife scene.
According to the Florida Keys’ website, the island is an internationally renowned mecca for the LGBTQ community. Its official motto is “One Human Family,”
As previously stated, the West Coast is well-known for its progressive history and culture. California is no exception to that, and it has many LGBTQ-friendly US cities throughout the state.
Portland’s travel site has curated a queer-friendly guide to the city, which includes dozens of resources and events.
Russell says that Eureka Springs balances Victorian elegance with a contemporary, inclusive spirit. The town hosts LGBTQ events and was named a queer oasis by CNN in 2022.