Las Vegas' premier resorts aren't just a place to crash and store your stuff. And here's to every happy couple walking down the aisle with pride in Las Vegas. What better place to tie the knot than the wedding capital of the world? Whether you want an opulent wedding with velvet runners, or you just to celebrate with a few close friends, you can officially tie the knot the way you want. If you miss this, there are plenty of LGBT events throughout the city, and many different ways to get involved in the gay community. Depending on what time of year you'll be visiting, be sure to check out Las Vegas Gay Pride. This is dedicated specifically to help LGBT guests make the most of their time in Las Vegas. Not that you'll need much help when there's something fabulous around every corner.Īttending gay "nights" hosted on the Las Vegas Strip or exploring one of the many gay clubs situated on the outskirts of Las Vegas? Either way, you are sure to find a large crowd of gay tourists to connect with. There is even a Pride concierge at Wynn and Encore. Many Las Vegas hotels go out of their way to cater to LGBT clientele, with packages and special offers.
Las Vegas is one of the top destinations in the country for gay and lesbian travelers. You can’t walk for more than 20 minutes without coming upon a gay venue. Skyscrapers soar dozens of stories above the earth to provide you with an amazing view of the city. When they say gay Las Vegas, they really mean it! The lights, the shows, the musicals, it's all ready for you to enjoy! Here you will find the highest class of casinos and hotels in the world, many open 24 hours. Gay Travel Celebrity Gurus Davey Wavey, Bria & Chrissy, Princess Joules and Duane Wells all enjoyed an incredible group vacation together in Las Vegas back in 2016. To watch all of our Celebrity Guru videos, click here. In 2016, the city was crowned as the Destination of the Year in the inaugural Gay Travel Awards. The proximity of the airport and to the Las Vegas Strip and downtown makes it super convenient to quickly immerse yourself in the experience in one central location. Sin City) - a flashy, mirage-like city just an hour's flight from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, and others - remains one of the most popular and busy tourist destinations in the entire world. Guadalupe St., 50), a rambling barbecue and New Mexican food restaurant and bar with live music most nights and a charming patio and Harry’s Roadhouse (Old Las Vegas Hwy, 1 mi south of the Old Pecos Trail, 50), a hugely popular locals’ hangout on the southeastern outskirts of town, where you’ll find outstanding and affordable food, super margaritas, and an eclectic, fun-loving crowd.Las Vegas (a.k.a. Other great bets include the rollicking Cowgirl (319 S. Francis Vanessie Restaurant and Piano Bar, a gay-popular piano cabaret attached to a very good steakhouse and the see-and-be-seen Dragon Room, a favorite gathering spot at the esteemed Pink Adobe Restaurant. These establishments include El Farol, a historic Spanish tapas restaurant and live-music bar on art-gallery-lined Canyon Road the Staab House, a swank lounge inside the snazzy La Posada de Santa Fe Resort Secreto Bar (formerly the Artist’s Pub), a handsomely redesigned and renamed old-world bar and grill inside the venerable Hotel St. But you’re apt to have a good time, if all you’re looking for is a warm and inviting place for a cocktail. Will you likely see other gay folks at any of these places? Maybe – maybe not.
In warm weather, you can dine or hobnob on the charming patio.Įlsewhere in town, among the several mainstream bars you’ll find here, a few are especially charming and fun as well as being quite welcoming of gay visitors. In the evening, this friendly and attractive little lounge is also a social hangout and bar, drawing a variety of people with its live music. It’s a full-service restaurant until 10 pm, and the menu offers a creative American cuisine and a mix of cocktails, local brews and an eclectic wine list. In the trendy Railyard District, a friendly restaurant and bar called Boxcar (50) has been a local favorite for years and has developed a considerable following in the gay and lesbian community. It’s just off the Plaza, close to many of Santa Fe’s top restaurants – you may be surprised, once you check out this dark little haunt, that downtown Santa Fe has a bar that’s so happily anti-precious. It’s a tiny basement space with a funky, dive-y, un-touristy vibe, and the scene seems to be especially on the gay side on Friday nights. A relatively lesser-known downtown Santa Fe bar called The Matador (at the corner of San Francisco and Galisteo Sts.) also has something of a gay scene.