For the queerest of times, head out to nabes like Five Points South and especially Southside, where you’ll find a plethora of welcoming hangouts as well as LGBTQIA bars like Quest, Our Place and Spike’s Bar-all within (relative) walking distance of one another.
Between a revitalized downtown, the Birmingham Civil Rights District (now a national monument) an influx of funky cafes and eateries, and Railroad Park, the city is earning legit visitor cred. Gay old times (and by gay we mean good) abound in Birmingham. RELATED: Visit our LGBTQIA travel hub for welcoming hotels, the ultimate queer events calendar, inspiration, and more! Got a place you think should’ve been included on this list? Share in the comments! If you’re a ‘mo on the go, here are the best LGBTQIA hangouts in all 50 states. That is until you turn a corner and see a rainbow flag and just like that-it’s you’re home! Whether visiting queer meccas like New York or California, or road-tripping through rural states like West Virginia and Wyoming, queer life really is everywhere.
To be LGBTQIA is to wander the streets of a new town or city, excited for sure, but also maybe a little hesitant. This article was last updated June 8, 2021. Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions-please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.
