Great GLBT Places

Aiden Kirchner: Gotta check this place out. So many different things happening here.

Aiden Kirchner: Amazing atmosphere. They have good food & drinks, Drag Sunday brunches also & clean dance scene. Must check it out.

Aiden Kirchner: They have a HUGE dance floor.

Aiden Kirchner: Great food and great people.Recurring weekly events, a rather extensive food & libations menu.

Aiden Kirchner: Specialty coffee beverages of all kinds, full breakfast and lunch menus, and a handsome selection of beer and wine.

Aiden Kirchner: The Richmond location is just as fabulous a place to come clap your hands and join your Gay brothers & sisters

Aiden Kirchner: This place is pet-friendly, people-friendly & an Earth-friendly cafe. You must experience this place.

Aiden Kirchner: An adorable French cafe in Carytown

Aiden Kirchner: Very hospitable staff. They also have cheap drinks & one of the gayest brunches in town!

Aiden Kirchner: Historic hotel of unique flair combining an Old-World European style with an excitingly urban feel.

Aiden Kirchner: Late night dancing & open to 3am

Aiden Kirchner: Open early & late with organic/local cuisine in a perfectly laid back setting. Must check this place out for sure.

Aiden Kirchner: A slice of New York in Richmond

Aiden Kirchner: Must check this place out. They have all kinds of cool stuff & they have nice clothes as well.

Aiden Kirchner: Restaurant by day and nightly-themed danceparty by night. Mostly for the girls but guys come here too. Their food is great. Nice atmosphere & great place to dance.

Aiden Kirchner: Bijou is a beautiful theatre that hosts great bands and other performing arts programs.

Aiden Kirchner: This gorgeous theater is the place to see musical theater, popular singers and bands, plays, ballet and more. The building itself is enough to draw a crowd.

Aiden Kirchner: The Emporium Center houses artists studios, rehearsal spaces, performance spaces and two art galleries. This is a great place to stop by on First Fridays

Aiden Kirchner: Laid back pub. Great atmosphere.

Aiden Kirchner: It's current incarnation takes a stab at the gay scene serving up Dixie Divas, comfortable atmosphere and a new community watering hole

Aiden Kirchner: Awesome drag show bar

Aiden Kirchner: Voted "Best Gay Bar 2010" by MetroPulseClub XYZ is a local favorite for dancing and shows, with huge crossover appeal. Weekends are the most popular time to go

Aiden Kirchner: Tons of shows. Located south of the river, this isn't the most popular bar in Knoxville but it is worth a visit. The dancing is good and there are great live shows

Aiden Kirchner: This Italian restaurant is popular with locals for its classy atmosphere, friendly service and yummy food. The garlic rolls are a big hit

Aiden Kirchner: A sophisticated steakhouse with live music every night. The back patio is perfect on a warm night. They have the greatest Jazz music around.

Aiden Kirchner: Great food with organic ingredients. A must check out place if in Knoxville.

Aiden Kirchner: Time Warp offers a great alternative to the bar scene for people who hang with the biker crowd. Knoxville's Lesbian Social Group meets up here every Friday night

Aiden Kirchner: Crowne Plaza has a truly perfect location for downtown Knoxville. Plus it is budget friendly

Aiden Kirchner: Hotel of choice during Knoxville Pride. The rooms are well cared for and feature flat screen televisions, and the lobby has the only Starbucks downtown.

Aiden Kirchner: Ramada offers a reasonably priced hotel in West Knoxville. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, with mini-fridges and microwaves

Aiden Kirchner: Bliss is one of those stores that has a little bit of everything, but it is mostly known for unique home furnishings and accessories

Aiden Kirchner: This chic little downtown store has a great selection of clothing and shoes for men and women. Graphic tees, anyone?

Aiden Kirchner: With over 30 dealers, Nostalgia has some of the best vintage and retro finds in town.

Aiden Kirchner: Great drink specials, campy videos, friendly bartenders and a pool table keep JR's packed 7 days a week.

Aiden Kirchner: DC's mega gay club & reincarnation of Nation and Traxx

Aiden Kirchner: small center, with private conference room, along the busiest block of U st., four computers for public visitor use. log on their site for their activities. The center welcomes all races and genders.

Aiden Kirchner: A One-Stop Shop for Unique Gifts in Dupont. Really cool stuff in here.

Aiden Kirchner: A whole cast of female illusionists at Ziegfield's and the chorus of all nude male dancers at Secrets are the draw at this two-level entertainment venue

Aiden Kirchner: They have such good steak here. Medium rare all the way.

Aiden Kirchner: Cobalt is a 17th St mainstay, anchoring DC's gayest street. Cobalt recently renovated interior creates a new sophisticated downstairs lounge while maintaining the pulsating upstairs dance floor.

Aiden Kirchner: Two levels of space, big screen TVs and a great outdoor patio make this a great place to watch the game or grab food & drinks.

Aiden Kirchner: Ranked among the 100 Best Restaurants in the DC area by The Washingtonian magazine. Pies are baked in a wood-burning, domed, stone oven. Domestic and imported microbrews and Italian wines available

Aiden Kirchner: Kitschy 50s diner with diverse crowd packs in the who's who of DC's gay community

Aiden Kirchner: NY-style Latin club comes to DC

Aiden Kirchner: Italian with a side of complaintsDespite its location and cheery atmosphere, the service does not come with a smile and many think the food tends to be overpriced.

Aiden Kirchner: One of the most distinguished luxury hotels in Washington, D.C., the Madison is also home to Palette, a popular bar and restaurant where power brokers gather to relax and, well, broker.

Aiden Kirchner: Luxury Pet Friendly HotelPets are pals to many of us, and at the Melrose Hotel in D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood they are treated like royalty!

Aiden Kirchner: Cozy, old-school (and theatrical) gay bar and restaurant has open-mic nights on Mondays and piano side karaoke on Thursdays.

Aiden Kirchner: Restaurant & bookstore. Inspired by poet Langston Hughes, this spot draws a funky and diverse crowd and serves up American-style comfort foods like homemade pizzas, meatloaf, hot paninis & a lot more

Aiden Kirchner: Casual cross between a restaurant and loungeYou'll find just as many couches as tables here, as guests are encouraged to slow down, relax and take their time while enjoying some great food

Aiden Kirchner: Beachy Oasis Across the Potomac; Worth the Trip

Aiden Kirchner: Great beer selection and tons of eclectic events & specials

Aiden Kirchner: Stylish French-style cafe with savory faire

Aiden Kirchner: A warm and welcoming DC instituition celebrating life and literature from 7:30 AM DAILY. It's a mainstay for the DC reader and a place to celebrate and enjoy the simplest of pleasures

Aiden Kirchner: The spot to show off your bod or let it all hang out with pride. Everyone is welcome on Sandy Hook, though the eye candy is always plentiful. Admission is $10.00 per car

Aiden Kirchner: The gay section is about a 30 minute walk East from Field Six, near the sign for Tobay Beach of the Town of Oyster Bay.

Aiden Kirchner: Legendary Gay Historical Site

Aiden Kirchner: Rainbows and Triangles has the best cards. Hands down. Zany books, sassy wrapping paper, nice candles, eclectic movie and music collection, gay ornaments and accessories, & a dynamite erotica section

Aiden Kirchner: If you're craving Cowtown classics like Black-Eyed Salsa, Quesadillas, or Chicken Fried Steak you better dust off that cowgirl hat

Aiden Kirchner: Lasagna offers fifteen different lasagna dishes and the perfect atmosphere for a fantastic Italian dinner.

Aiden Kirchner: Great place to get sushi

Aiden Kirchner: They have good sushi

Aiden Kirchner: Best place in New York for tea & crumpets, bangers & mash, finger sandwiches, and scrumptious puddings.

Aiden Kirchner: This place has the best pizza, so good & yummy

Aiden Kirchner: Barracuda has been a Chelsea insitution for years with frequent drag performances and regular guys enjoying the strong drinks at the long bar in the front and just hanging on comfy sofas in back

Aiden Kirchner: Firemen, policemen and the men who love them should head to Ty's. Hell, pop in for a beer and have a good time.

Aiden Kirchner: The old "Cock" was all about sleaze and its large downstairs dark room. This newer location keeps that tradition alive, albeit a bit tamer this time around.

Aiden Kirchner: This is where it all started in the 60's with the Stonewall Riots. Such a great place & a must see if in NY!

Aiden Kirchner: No pretention, no special parties, just the local hangout to meet up with friends or make new ones. You can actually buy a beer and feel right at home. Gets especially crowded late on weekends.

Aiden Kirchner: A casual neighborhood bar for the ladiesYou'll find the ladies over drinks in this friendly and casual environment. Boys are welcome, but the ladies are the belle of the ball.

Aiden Kirchner: Stylish Hells Kitchen loungeThis bar designed in the true Manhattan style offers a chic atmosphere and some swanky beats.

Aiden Kirchner: 1984 has come and gone but Pyramid is here to stayThis dance spot is beloved by the East Village crowd, overalls and flourescent T's are more than welcome welcome, that's all we're going to say.

Aiden Kirchner: Vampire Lesbians, Kitty Punch Rock n Roll Dance Party, Muff Muff, Nasty Freaks, Cheap Booze, and Dirty Flirty Karaoke? Say what? This is the place to be.

Aiden Kirchner: Perfect place to get lost in a cocktail and the aromas of rose, lavender, apple, or whatever flavor Hookah you prefer.

Aiden Kirchner: New York's newest dance, lounge, and live music venue. Located a block away from Madison Square Garden

Aiden Kirchner: Get Down in Alphabet CityBedlam is a new Lounge that pulls some of the best crowds on the East Side.

Aiden Kirchner: Great comedy club, located on 23rd Street. NBC's Emmy-nominated "Last Comic Standing" was filmed on Gotham's stage.

Aiden Kirchner: Definitely check this out especially if you like to run

Aiden Kirchner: Offers an array of programs and services to thousands of men, women, and children every year

Aiden Kirchner: A progressive non-profit organization committed to promoting economic justice in a context of sexual and gender liberation.

Aiden Kirchner: The gay and non-gay partnership working to win marriage equality nationwide.

Aiden Kirchner: Outdoor adventures for the LGBT communityCheck out the website for upcoming trips and events. Great way to find a community of fellow outdoorsmen (and women!).

Aiden Kirchner: Helping homeless youthSafe Horizons Streetwork program makes contacts with almost 20,000 homeless and at-risk youth every year, 1 out of 4 are LGBT.

Aiden Kirchner: A great place to have a few drinks or dance your ass off all night. They serve alcohol later than most places do.

Aiden Kirchner: A gay friendly place. They always have lots going on.

Jayme Birgy: Follow @CapitalPride on Twitter for tweets from the parade! Hashtag #CPP2011

Aiden Kirchner: A great place to get Gay & Lesbian books & gifts

Aiden Kirchner: 2011 Supposed to be a good one. Taylor Dayne is headlining, she is an awesome singer. Calpernia Adams is goin to be here too, she rocks.

Aiden Kirchner: This is such a great place. They have great food. Lots of dancing & many events going on all the time.

Aiden Kirchner: Offering high caliber live music, drag shows, art exhibits, and celebrity appearances -- not to mention sexy staffers and a full bar -- Hershee is not to be missed for women who love, well, women.

Aiden Kirchner: Must try the Cole Slaw, its very good. Yummy!

Aiden Kirchner: This place has such great food!

Aiden Kirchner: They have a pool table if you like to play pool, & they also have a CD jukebox with lots of great music as well as fresh food cooked to order. The food is delicious. Yum!

HISTORY: The gay rights movement began here during a riot on June 28, 1969. Today, Gay Pride events are held annually throughout the world toward the end of June to mark the Stonewall riots.

Manhunt: The most famous gay bar in history. You've gotta stop in for at least one drink to say you've been. When marriage equality passed in NYC, this is where everyone came to celebrate.

The New York Daily News: PHOTO: The Stonewall Riots began here in 1969, with crowds attempting to impede a police raid on the Stonewall Inn. Click "More Info" to see this historic pic! Read more.

Chauncey Dandridge: 6.26.13 Marriage Equality Rally 5:30pm #OCCUPYSTONEWALL 8pm on... #DOMA #SCOTUS #PROP8

Becky Jarvis: Unfortunately 216 has now closed their doors :(