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Raleigh has a growing and welcoming LGBTQ+ community as part of North Carolina's progressive Triangle region. With an expanding queer nightlife, active community organizations, and a youthful energy fueled by the area's universities, the City of Oaks is an increasingly inclusive destination.

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  Club Era

Club Era

Durham, North Carolina

305 S Dillard St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

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Flex

Raleigh, North Carolina

615 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States

Arcana Bar and Lounge
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Arcana Bar and Lounge

Durham, North Carolina

331 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

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Legends Nightclub

Raleigh, North Carolina

330 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States

Beer Tooth Taproom

Beer Tooth Taproom

Durham, North Carolina

105 NC-54 Suite 263, Durham, NC 27713, United States

GRUB Durham

GRUB Durham

Durham, North Carolina

1200 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Gizmo Brew Works - Brewery & Taproom

Gizmo Brew Works - Brewery & Taproom

Raleigh, North Carolina

5907 Triangle Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617, United States

Pinhook

Pinhook

Durham, North Carolina

117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, United States

Poole's

Poole's

Raleigh, North Carolina

426 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States

Queeny's

Queeny's

Durham, North Carolina

321 E Chapel Hill St Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701, United States

The Green Monkey

The Green Monkey

Raleigh, North Carolina

215 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States

The Hippo

The Hippo

Raleigh, North Carolina

123 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601, United States

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