Vegas always seemed like it should be a gay hotspot, but it wasn’t.
Before our residency, we traveled to and vacationed here many times, including two and a half weeks last year in the Before Time. But we alone, aren’t what makes gay Vegas so gay.
You didn’t know that Vegas is LGBTQIA-friendly?įull disclosure, we recently moved to Las Vegas and now call it home. Well, we’re here to tell you to put Las Vegas at the top of your post-COVID travel itinerary. But with COVID-19 looking like it’ll be around for a while, we can at least start researching and planning what destinations to visit first and have something to look forward to later or plan for more COVID-cautious travel such as in places like Las Vegas. As with most gay men, our gay gene also came with the travel genes. We’re not the only ones desperate for even a weekend getaway. Why it’s a great time to visit gay Las Vegas
This post originally appeared on their blog, Debt Free Guys. With their website, their Queer Money™ podcast, tools and resources, they help gay men live fabulously, not fabulously broke. They help other gay men who also want to live an amazing life without sacrificing their financial security.
In that case, gallop on over to Badlands Saloon or Fun Hog Ranch, two bars heavy on blue jeans and headwear.Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions-please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips.ĭavid and John Auten-Schneider are husbands living their fabulous lives together. Looking for more drag? Check out Freezone and Flex Cocktail Bar for more gag-worthy performances to color your night.Įven though Las Vegas is a flashy place, it still has a studly collection of alternative bars like Charlie’s Las Vegas and the naughty Las Vegas Eagle. QUADZ Las Vegas always picks up the party with its eclectic and high-energy videos lighting up the bar as your favorite cocktails are poured. Visit Las Vegas’ coziest (and oldest) gay bar, Bastille on 3rd, a favorite of locals for its intimate atmosphere and morning time happy hours. Weekends turn up the heat with drag performances and an energetic dance floor. The Backdoor is a local favorite and caters to the Latinx community. Catch local queens like Yara Sofia, Nebraska Thunderfuck and Derrick Barry and their twerking go-go friends at this Las Vegas party staple. Like drag? How about strippers? What about EDM? Get all three at Piranha. Flair has three bars, an outdoor patio, and VIP bottle service to celebrate that special occasion. South of the strip is the largest venue, Flair. Las Vegas is known for its legendary nightlife and its gay nightclubs don’t disappoint. Locals and tourists come out all summer long in their Speedos ready for upbeat jams, strong drinks, and a cooling pool. One of Vegas’ most popular and unique events is the long-running Temptation Sundays at Luxor. From clubs and pool parties to local dive bars, it’s impossible to leave the City of Sin thirsty! Gay Las Vegas has a smattering of ways to wet your whistle.