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State College is home to Penn State University and a small but spirited LGBTQ+ community in the heart of central Pennsylvania. With campus-driven queer organizations, inclusive local businesses, and community events, Happy Valley offers a supportive environment for LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.

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State College Venues

Chumley's

State College, Pennsylvania

108 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

The Original Waffle Shop West

State College, Pennsylvania

1610 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

Brownstone Lounge

State College, Pennsylvania

412 Forster St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, United States

Doggie's Pub

State College, Pennsylvania

108 S Pugh St, State College, PA 16801, United States

Zeno's

State College, Pennsylvania

100 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

Cafe 210 West

State College, Pennsylvania

210 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801

Champs Downtown

State College, Pennsylvania

139 S Allen St, State College, PA 16801

Elixr Coffee Roasters

State College, Pennsylvania

123 W Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

Phyrst

State College, Pennsylvania

111 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

The Basement Nightspot

State College, Pennsylvania

112 W College Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

Central Reservation

State College, Pennsylvania

101 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

Chew Chew Bun

State College, Pennsylvania

115 E Beaver Ave, State College, PA 16801, United States

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Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head crater in the morning light with surfers in the water

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to Honolulu & Waikiki (2026)

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.

Robbie S.

August 8, 2026

Colorful colonial buildings and a Puerto Rican flag along a sunny street in Old San Juan

City Guides

LGBTQ+ Guide to San Juan, Puerto Rico (2026)

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.

Robbie S.

August 8, 2026

Passenger ferries docked at a harbor pier under a blue sky

Provincetown Ferry Guide 2026: The Fast Ferry from Boston & How to Get There

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.

Robbie S.

July 8, 2026

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