Gay places in dc

• Washington Monument: A classic and towering symbol of the nation, you simply can't miss it!

• Lincoln Memorial: Say hello to Honest Abe, and soak in the view of the National Mall.

• National Gallery of Art: Channel your inner art connoisseur and admire hundreds of masterpieces.

• Smithsonian Museums: This collection of 19 museums will keep you entertained for days, darling!

• U.S.

  From Dulles International Airport (IAD), you can take the Silver Line Express bus to the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail station and then ride the Silver Line into the city. We have been open and and serving the LGBTIQIA community since 2010. Check out showtunes on Mondays and a variety of other events including screenings of your favorite movies and select brunch events.

Green Lantern is tough to find, but certainly worth the hunt.

You can find a full list of LGBTQ+-friendly accommodations here. A taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft will cost you around $35-$50 from DCA and $60-$80 from IAD. Welcome to the capital, babe!

Navigating this fabulous city is easy, sugar! The music video bar upstairs is also a must-see and enjoy two-for-one drinks from 7-8 p.m.

Larry’s Lounge is a gay neighborhood pub, with always-affordable drinks, solid happy hour specials, mouth-watering pub fare (see: sweet potato tots) and one of the city’s friendliest patios (you can bring your dog, too!).

Capitol: Behold the home of the U.S. Congress and brush up on your American history!

• Frank Kameny Residence: Located near Dupont Circle, it's the home of the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist, now a designated National Historic Landmark.

• Capital Pride Ally Award: Swing by the Dupont Circle Metro Station's south exit and see this stunning and inspiring artwork that celebrates pride.

The best time for LGBTQ+ travelers to visit Washington D.C. is during the warmer months of April to October, with June being prime time thanks to Gay Pride celebrations. Your best bet is to check online, visit local LGBTQ+ community centers, or ask around at gay bars for recommendations. 💃

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if they served craft cocktails, pulled espresso like a pro and hung a gallery of queer art on every wall. Those aren’t all the tricks of the Trade, but you’ll have to visit to encounter the rest.

A two-level lounge and nightclub off U Street proudly serves as DC’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ bar, created to quench the community’s thirst for an inclusive space.

The first floor’s lounge vibe is complete with a central granite bar perfect for peering into patrons on the opposite side. Its exciting events calendar includes themed karaoke nights, open mics, craft nights, drag shows, Latin nights and maker markets. So slip into that latex, leather, or lace, and get ready to explore the wild side of Washington D.C.!

Sleep tight in these fabulous and gay-friendly hotels in Washington D.C., darling!

By day, enjoy chill happy hours in the airy atrium, and by night, expect drag shows, karaoke and RuPaul’s Drag Race watch parties.

Along Dupont Circle's 17th Street, JR’s is a mainstay, as the bar has been serving patrons for three decades. The whole venue pays homage to Black and queer culture, from a mural at the entrance to a staircase gallery of icons like James Baldwin, Audre Lorde and the queen herself, Beyoncé. 

Situated right in the heart of Adams Morgan’s bustling 18th Street is Pitchers, a gay sports bar, and A League of Her Own, the adjacent bar for lesbian and queer women.

Despite the “Grill” in the title, the popular happy hour spot only serves a few small bites, making it a casual retreat with impressive drink specials and daily events. Some annual or recurring LGBTQ+ events you shouldn't miss are DC Black Pride in May and Reel Affirmations, D.C.'s International LGBTQ+ Film Festival, in October. Named for the owners' great-grandmother, the bar boasts dozens of TVs in the relaxed downstairs, and an upstairs patio dance floor that goes strong until close.

Number Nine comes to the bustling Logan Circle courtesy of co-founder Ed Bailey, who helped DC’s gay nightlife scene to grow during his days as a DJ.

Decked out in mirrors, leather banquettes and dark wood paneling, the lounge is perfect for nighttime socialization. Our cocktail menu is quite extensive with over 20 brands of vodka and multiple types of Mojitos. Cheers, babe!

Absolutely, darling!