Gay-friendly Philadelphia in Philadelphia

The Liberty Bell Center

The Liberty Bell in Historic Philadelphia Credit: GPTMC

Philadelphia was founded more than 300 years ago by Englishman William Penn on principles of equality and freedom of expression. Today, the “city of brotherly love” is a welcoming place for people from around the world, and a great destination for gay and lesbian travelers.

Famous as the birthplace of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historical landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and its surrounding countryside.

Philadelphia’s Gayborhood Map

Click here to view a map (PDF) exploring Philadelphia’s nine block “Gayborhood” full of great shopping, dining, nightlife and more!

Navigaytour Travel Guide

Click here to download (PDF) the Navigaytour, a gay and lesbian travel and resource guide.

If you are looking for the old Gay-Friendly Philadelphia section, CLICK HERE.

Don’t miss these hotspots

Featured Attraction

Philadelphia Outfest

Philadelphia’s “Coming Out” block party

Washington Square West

A National Coming Out Day (NCOD) Festival that attracts over 20,000 people to the region.

Philadelphia International Flower Show

The world’s largest indoor flower show More
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown

Conveniently located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia More
Hilton Inn at Penn

High-tech luxury in the heart of Philadelphia’s picturesque Ivy League campus More
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

A modern high-rise hotel in the Museum District of downtown Philadelphia More
Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Contemporary décor and gracious hospitality make Loews one of Philadelphia’s most inviting luxury hotels More

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Itineraries

The Art Lovers Itinerary

Philadelphia is an art lover’s kind of town—one that’s bursting with beauty on the inside and out. The region boasts one of the country’s top five art museums, the world’s greatest collection of Impressionist works, an internationally lauded public arts initiative and some under-the-radar gems, all waiting to be explored, experienced and pondered at a pace that’s all your own. More
Exploring Gay Philadelphia

Over the past few decades, the City of Brotherly Love has evolved into a place that lives up to its gay-friendly billing. More
A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia

Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More