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Gay Friendly Rating: Gay Friendly Rating Very welcoming; this place is gay-tastic!
A foodie heaven, an eco-lover's dream and a progressive arty haven, Portland rocks!

Portland Fast Facts:

  • Gayborhood There's no specific gay 'hood, however, many gay bars are clustered around Stark Street and Third Avenue. Plus, it's home to a high percentage of gay and lesbian families. And you've heard of gay mayor Sam Adams, right?
  • The gay clubs fall on the seedier side of the tracks (nude go-go boys aren't shocking here and there's a bathhouse attached to Silverado). And while the gay boys and girls like to party down at their clubs, If you want some class with your cocktails, your best bets are to hit the restaurant/lounge scene, which are generally open till 2pm.
  • City blocks are about half the size of the national average, making Portland a great place to walk. The public transportation is lauded as one of the country's best (it's free downtown), but it would make life a lot more convenient to rent a car. The locals love to freak out about parking, but don't let them fool you - it's not as bad as they say.
  • Coffee is a way of life in Portland and there seems to be a coffee shop every 15 feet. They're all pretty good so don't waste your time with the Starbucks every other 15 feet.
  • There's no tax what-so-ever in Portland so shop away!
  • We thought Portland was so fabulous that we've nominated it for "Best U.S. Destination" in the 2009 Gay Travel Awards.

Portland: Pouring Down

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Portland’s daily rain/mist/fog/spritz makes it soggier than an ice cream cake left out in the rain. But shhh – don’t tell them that – despite being a city that’s better moisturized than all of the jungles in Brazil and Africa combined,... Read More Portland: Pouring Down
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