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Gay Philadelphia

Coming into its own

Philadelphia has long been known as a sleepy little town that gave birth to a nation. Gay Philadelphia is mostly centered in the gayborhood from Chestnut to Pine streets between 11th and Broad streets. Gay tourism is on the upswing thanks to a major marketing campaign highlighting the city's many virtues, and you will find many a national and international traveler here who might need a little guidance--and fun.

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How to spend 48 (mostly gay) hours in Philadelphia

the gay agenda

How to spend 48 (mostly gay) hours in Philadelphia

Queer all year: 10 experiences for the ultimate Philadelphia getaway

Queer all year: 10 experiences for the ultimate Philadelphia getaway

'Norm!' – 9 gay bars where everybody knows your name

'Norm!' – 9 gay bars where everybody knows your name

Amtrak Acela: your ticket to a stylish East Coast Pride getaway

Amtrak Acela: your ticket to a stylish East Coast Pride getaway

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Bars & Clubs

Woody's

Must stop lounge/dance bar
Washington Square West

Bike Stop

Four level leather/Levi's bar
Washington Square West

Tavern on Camac

Pub, piano bar & nightclub all in one!
Washington Square West

Voyeur Nightclub

Cool, stylish 3-floor dance bazaar
Washington Square West

U Bar

Quiet and cozy spot
Washington Square West

Knock Bar and Restaurant

Martini bar with new American fare
Washington Square West

Stir Lounge

Stir, mix and mingle at this lounge
Rittenhouse Square

El Vez

Cha Cha Cha!
Market East
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Restaurants

Reading Terminal Market

The best, freshest, and liveliest public market
Washington Square West

Mixto Restaurante

South beach style
Washington Square West

Alma de Cuba (Closed Temporarily)

Upscale Latin American cuisine
Rittenhouse Square

Lolita (Closed Temporarily)

Fresh new look and outdoor seating for the warm days.
Washington Square West

Hinge Cafe

Art, culinary, and more
Port Richmond

Honey's Sit 'n Eat

Popular brunch destination
Northern Liberties

Charley Dove

A Mediterranean BYOB
Rittenhouse Square

Amada

Spanish Tapas done right
Old City
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Hotels

Alexander Inn

Popular boutique hotel located in the gayborhood
Washington Square West

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Sophisticated city center hotel
Rittenhouse Square

The Windsor Suites

All-suites unique hotel near Logan Square
Rittenhouse Square

The Gables Bed and Breakfast Philadelphia

Beautiful brick Victorian inn on the west side
Cedar Park

Warwick Hotel

Handsome and historic
Rittenhouse Square

The Westin Philadelphia

Sleek and modern accomidations
Rittenhouse Square

Conwell Inn

Brick & mortar townhomes reflecting 19th-century charm.
Fairmount

Guild House Hotel

Historic character with modern comforts
Washington Square West
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