Massachusetts Town Among Best LGBTQ-Friendly Spots In U.S.
Travelers often seek the comfort of feeling welcomed, no matter their sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. Some of the best travel destinations for the LGBTQ community are those where they not only feel accepted but celebrated. These are places where they can engage with locals and other visitors and enjoy their experience without fear of judgment, as everyone should be able to do wherever they go.
Ahead of Pride Month, Best Life, a lifestyle magazine, compiled a list of the best LGBTQ-friendly towns in the U.S., where members of the community and allies will “feel right at home.”
A Massachusetts town is one of the best LGBTQ-friendly towns in the U.S.!
Provincetown made their list at spot number 4. The outlet highlighted how the town plays host to many LGBTQ-friendly events. These events include Provincetown Carnival, Bear Week, and Single Women’s Weekend.
According to the U.S. News & World Report, Provincetown has one of the top Pride parades and celebrations in the U.S. They highlighted that the city has been hailed as an LGBTQ-friendly destination. One of the city’s events is the annual Pride Rally that takes place in the heart of the town.
The Top 3
First up on their list is Asbury Park, New Jersey. It’s been crowned the best LGBTQ-friendly town in the U.S. “The LGBTQ community found a place for themselves in this coastal spot, which is now home to top-rated restaurants, bars, and hotels,” the outlet said. They also highlighted the annual Jersey Pride LGBTQ+ parade and festival that’s been held there since 1992.
This year, New Jersey’s 32nd Annual Statewide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration will be held in person on Sunday, June 2. It’s the “largest, and oldest, LGBTQ Pride Celebration in the garden state,” with attendance under normal circumstances surpassing 20,000, according to their website.
Following behind Asbury Park is Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The outlet points out that this town has a “huge queer” population and representation. “Most of its population identifies as LGBTQIA+, and it’s such a progressive oasis in a red area. Rainbow flags all around the historic downtown, a rainbow staircase that’s popular for photos, and Eureka Live is a huge gay club right in the middle of it all, with drag queens regularly traveling from throughout the region to perform, Matt Kirouac, a travel writer told the outlet.
Wrapping up the top 3 is New Hope, Pennsylvania. In Bucks County, the town promotes that they “welcome visitors of all backgrounds and sexual orientation to visit and we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity throughout the County.
New Hope wrapped up its annual PrideFest Celebration on May 19. This festival features a grand parade with over 1,000 participants beginning in Lambertville, NJ, and crossing over the Delaware River into New Hope.
The weeklong festivities include special events, parties, and educational activities.
Take a look at their complete list of the best LGBTQ-friendly towns in the U.S. here.
