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Des Moines has a proud LGBTQ+ community in the heart of the Midwest, bolstered by Iowa's history as an early marriage-equality state. With an active queer scene in the East Village and Court Avenue districts, Capital City Pride, and welcoming local businesses, Des Moines is more inclusive than you might expect.
Browse LGBTQ+ and friendly bars, clubs, restaurants, and more on our interactive map.


The complete LGBTQ+ guide to Honolulu: Queen's Surf Beach, the Waikiki gay bars, Honolulu Pride in October, Hawaii's Māhū heritage, and the hotels that put you in the middle of it.

The complete LGBTQ+ guide to San Juan: the gay beaches, the Santurce nightlife district, gay-owned hotels, Pride, and why Puerto Rico is the easiest Caribbean trip a US traveler can take.

The fast ferry from Boston is the classic, car-free way to arrive in Provincetown — 90 minutes across the bay, straight to MacMillan Wharf. Here's the complete guide: operators, schedules, tickets, plus the Plymouth boat, driving and flying.
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