Gay neighborhoods in philadelphia

You can’t get more diverse than living in the “City of Brotherly Cherish and Sisterly Affection.” The metropolis was basically founded on the principle of equality and is the birthplace of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It also happens to be the perfect municipality for an LGBTQ transplant looking for adventure.

A Quick History of Philly

Philadelphia is one of the oldest cities in the country and the sixth-most populous. It was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. The municipality played a significant role in the American Revolution as the conference place for our founding fathers. It is where the declaration of Self-rule was signed in 1776 and is rich in history.

Philadelphia was the first city to launch a major marketing campaign for LGBTQ tourism. Today, the many colleges and universities make it a top place for education. As of 2019, the GMP of the city hit $490 billion.

Fun Philadelphia Facts

• The Philadelphia Zoo is the oldest in the country. It opened in 1859.
• The mint took three years to manufacture its first million coins.
• Philly’s first business was a beer brewery
  

  For years my friends hold been trying to convince me to visit Philadelphia. So many of my college friends either moved out to Philly at one point, or went there for extended summers to create art and write music.

  It’s always been that place I knew I needed to see, but seemed so inconsequential. So when I got a last minute invitation to visit with my friend Freddy, I jumped at the chance.

  The urban area has always had a reputation for being a gay hotspot. Famously, last year their pride group even released a recent version of the lgbtq+ fest flag that incorporated jet and brown stripes to be more inclusive of other races part of the LGBTQ community. That kind of community liveliness and openness is indicative of the kind of community that Philly is really trying to foster. And for one feral weekend in the gayborhood, I finally got a small taste.

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  Philadelphia, just two hours from NYC on Amtrak, is easily accessible from here, but the city is also home to an international airport (one of American Airlines’ new hubs with flights as far away as Eastern Europe). The “city of brotherly love” seems to welcome love in all its forms and the gayb

  Philadelphia loves you, but just wants to be friends

  Philadelphia is a city of firsts. It was our nation’s first capital. It had the first newspaper, hospital, and bank. It hosted the first Civil Rights demonstrations, and later, queer rights movements. More so than any other urban area, its name has been an example of how to live. Philadelphia, at its very soul, is a friendly—and gay-friendly—place, noticeable everywhere, from the neighborhoods, the nightlife, and most importantly, the residents.

  
  Every corner of the municipality is steeped in history, and lucky for you, it’s all easy to find. Philadelphia is one of the most walkable cities in America, so don’t bother with the car. You’ll want to explore the some of the 100 or so neighborhoods on foot (with the help of marvelous public transportation). Tourists generally stay and play in Center City, comprised of a few must-visit ’hoods, such as Old Metropolis, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway/Art Museum area, and yes, the Gayborhood.

  The Old Urban area neighborhood packs in a dense amount of history, mostly centered in and around Independence National Historical Park. There you’ll uncover Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. That crack ain’t whack; it’s pu

  Founded on principles of equality, Philadelphia is a welcoming and inspirational place for LGBTQ+ travelers, offering inclusive arts and nightlife, vibrant shopping and dining, and a long history of LGBTQ+ activism.

  A Welcoming Place

  Three centuries ago, William Penn founded Philadelphia as a place where freedom, tolerance and equality would thrive.

  In that tradition of Brotherly and Sisterly Love, the municipality has long welcomed LGBTQ+ residents and visitors to this inviting destination, thriving social hub and historically significant locale.

  The Gayborhood

  The Gayborhood in Midtown Village has been Philly’s center of LGBTQ+ animation and culture since the 1950s.

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  The lively neighborhood is abode to a significant portion of Philadelphia’s 60,000 LGBTQ+ residents. The 16-square-block area offers a slew of LGBTQ+-owned and -friendly bars, restaurants, shops, theaters and institutions, plus 36 rainbow street signs and two rainbow crosswalk intersections.

  LGBTQ+-Inclusive Dining & Shopping

  Many of Philly’s most trendy LGBTQ+-inclusive dining and nightlife spots dot the Gayborhood, including restaurants like Bud & Marilyn’s, Winkel, Mission Taqueria

  The 5 Best Neighborhoods To Live In Philadelphia If You're LGBTQ+

  Washington Square West, the heart of The Gayborhood, comprises the blocks between 11th and Broad streets and Pine and Chestnut streets. According to San Diego Lesbian, Homosexual, Bisexual, Transgender News, it has been a residential gay refuge since Earth War II. If there is any doubt that this stretch is an LGBTQ+ oasis, it is dispelled by its rainbow crosswalks, multi-colored street signs, and pride flags (69 of them).

  GayTravel4U recommends the OutFest, Philadelphia's National Coming Out Day block party. The Gayborhood event is a day-long celebration of all that's gay in Philly. The Philly Transsexual March also occurs there. TimeOut lists no less than 5 of the city's stand-out gay bars, all of them in The Gayborhood. Woody's is the oldest, and it features "RuPaul's Drag Race" viewing parties. The Bike Stop is a favorite of the leather crowd. The others mentioned are Tavern on Camac, U Bar, and the Tabu Lounge & Sports Lock. According to EATER Philadelphia, Philadelphia's last lesbian lock standing, the Gayborhood's Toasted Walnut Bar & Kitchen, closed last year. The Lesbian Bar Project reports there are now only 2