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Gay Austin

Texas' progressive capital Austin prides itself on being the place to go for live music and the annual SXSW (South by Southwest) festival draws creative types from all around. Gay Austin doesn't have a "gay ghetto" as such, as gay people and bars are well integrated throughout this tolerant and pretty city. The downtown warehouse district is the home to a number of gay bars and a few gay bars and clubs are sprinkled around town. The numerous universities (UT, ACC, St. Edwards, and Texas State University) and the city's strong tech industry (Apple, Dell, and Intel have offices here) make for a young vibrant crowd and it seems like there are people from everywhere here.

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Bars & Clubs

Oilcan Harry's

Austin's busiest gay bar and dance floor
Warehouse District

Rain

Popular lounge
Warehouse District

The Iron Bear

Bear's Lair
Capitol

Cheer Up Charlie's (Closed Temporarily)

Queer hipster haven in East Austin
East Austin

The Jackalope

Funky dive bar
Warehouse District

Highland Lounge

Gay lounge and nightclub
Warehouse District

Halcyon

Hipster coffeehouse by day, bar by night
Warehouse District

Barbarella Austin

Video bar with themed nights
East Austin
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Restaurants

Kerbey Lane Cafe - South

Pure Austin
Out of town

Santa Rita

"Gay friendly Mexican restaurant"
Capitol

Magnolia Cafe South

Everybody knows, everybody goes
Austin

The Oasis On Lake Travis

Incredible Lake Travis views
Austin

Bouldin Creek Cofffeehouse

Vegetarian eats
Austin

South Congress Cafe

Trendy Sunday brunch
Warehouse District

Trudy's

A Tex-Mex must
North Austin

Roppolo's Pizzeria

Late night pizzeria
Warehouse District
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Hotels

Hotel San Jose

Chic, bungalow-style hotel
SoCo

The Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel

Providing excellent accommodations since 1924
Warehouse District

The Driskill

In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Capitol

Park Lane Guest House

Lesbian-owned B&B in the SOCO 'hood
Capitol

Lakeway Resort and Spa

Scenic Lake Travis resort
North Austin

Omni Hotel Downtown

Sophisticated downtown hotel
Warehouse District

Kimber Modern Boutique Hotel

A modern treehouse for grownups
SoCo

Wyndham Garden Hotel - Austin

Stylish, well-located hotel
North Austin
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