A Gay Guide To America

A GAY GUIDE TO AMERICA THE LCBTQ-FRIENDLY CHEAT SHEET A word commonly associated with the LGBTQ is “pride," and for good reason: few communities in the United States today is as celebratory and inclusive in nature as the LGBTQ are. In this infographic, we explore the most LGBTQ-Friendly areas in the United States. BEST CITIES O LOS ANGELĒS. CA. O NEW YORK CITY. NY. 2.83 29.90" 2.22 59.413 Pride events per 100,000 people. LGBTQ Bars and Clubs per 100,000 people. Pride events per 100,000 people. LGBTQ Bars and Clubs per 100,000 people. 232 18.326 3.80%0.64 3.80%-0.64 Percent of Gay and Same-Sex Couples in State per 100,000 people. LGBTQ Newspaper Circulation per GBTQ-Specific Sporting Leagues per 100,000 people. Lesbian Adults in 100,000 people. State. 1.536 1.683 Queer Singles per 100,000 people. Queer Singles per 100,000 people. OI SAN FRANCISCO. CA. (O DES MÕINES. IA. 4.0% 26.288" 1,672.80% Percent of Gay and Lesbian Adults in LGBTQ Bars and Clubs per 100,000 people. Percent of Gay Openly LGBTQ Politicians per 1,000,000 people. and Lesbian Adults State. in State. 232 1.09 O 0.00 Same-Sex Couples in State per 1,000,000 people. Theaters and Sexual-Orientation-Based Museums per Crimes per 100,000 people. 100,000 people. 934- Queer Singles per 100,000 people. () CHICAGO. IL. 1.60 0.43 1.309 21.166 Pride events per 100,000 people. LGBTQ-Specific Sporting Leagues per 100,000 people. Queer Singles per 100,000 people. LGBTQ Newspaper Circulation per 100,000 people. MOST GAY-FRIENDLY NEICHBORHOODS Chicago acts as the Midwest's cosmopolitan hub, and attracts people both young and old. The Boystown area encompasses the eastern part of the Lakeview neighborhood and the Andersonville neighborhood on the city's North Side. The neighborhood offers numerous activities for its residents to partake in. BOYSTOWN (CHICAGO. IL.) RESTAURANT: OU: CLUB: Featuring a blend of contemporary American dining and Japanese cuisine, Yoshi's Café Berlin is a world famous alt dance club and bar located right off the Belmont train stop. offers a diverse dining experience. One of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States is as lively as ever with its wonderfully open environment and night life. THE CASTRO DISTRICT (SAN FRANCSICO. CA.) BAR: CLUB: Twin Peaks Tavern is a >> well-respected, friendly establishment that garners a fiercely-loyal following amongst locals. The Mix is a place to dance your pants off. Plain and simple. Atlanta is the South's most metropolitan city, MIDTOWN and over half the residents of Atlanta are from (ATLANTA, GA,) somewhere else. The largest cluster of gay bars and clubs is located around the Midtown area. BAR: CLUB: Burkhart's is >> known for it's laidback vibe and offers great food, to boot. A sexy, upscale club located on Piedmont Ave., Mixx features a lively mix for all to enjoy. WEST HOLLYWOOD (WEST HOLLYWOOD. CA.) West Hollywood boasts one of the lowest rates of obesity and chronic diseases in California, and the West Hollywood area is renowned for its diverse offering of local businesses. RESTAURANT: BAR: The Abbey Food & Bar was named as the #1 gay bar in the world by Logo, and offers multiple bars and areas to congregate. Petrossian Restaurant & Boutique a wonderfully elegant boutique offering what is described as an "abbreviated French menu." WEST VILLAGE (NEW YORK. NY.) Manhattan's West Village is chock-full of gay-friendly shopping and nightlife. CHRISTOPHER ST BAR: RESTAURANT: The history Stonewall Inn is the site of the Stonewall riots of 1969, which many consider to be the most important event leading to the gay liberation movement. One if By Land Two if By Sea is one of the West Village's premier fine dining establishments. TOP PRIDES IN THE US Every June, the Halsted strip is turned into a celebration of Pride Month in Chicago. 2014 featured over 50 separate events! CHICAGO NEW YORK CITY important events in the fight for LGBTQ rights in the United States, and New York City celebrates accordingly every year. The Stonewall riots of 1969 are considered one of the most Taking place at the foot of San Francisco's historic City Hall, where Harvey Milk once addressed a Pride some thirty years ago, San Francisco claims to be the largest LGBTQ gather in the US. SAN FRANCISCO Coinciding with national Coming Out Day every October, Atlanta's Pride festival is held in the heart of the Midtown area. ATLANTA BEST COLLECES FOR LCBTQ STUDENTS ASU A Ucla ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA -LOS ANGELES ASU has several campus-based resources, an LGBTQA Services office, faculty and student organizations, and an LGBT certificate program. The University of Arizona hosts multiple support groups for LGBTQ students, and the LGBTQ Affairs campus office plays host UCLA is home to over 20 groups that offer services to people from diverse backgrounds, and features a wonderful mix of dozens of inclusive events each LGBTQ student organizations. school year. UC San Diego SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SDSU became the second college to offer an LGBT Studies major in North America, and students can also pursue it as an undergraduate minor. UCSD is home to several LGBTQ support organizations, and created an "Out List" where university faculty, staff, and graduate students have posted their contact information in order to help counsel the LGBTQ community on campus. 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