In many ways, however, this activism and vigilance make the LGBT community of Dallas just that much more connected and lively with a proliferation of gay events, venues and organisations for queer people to lean on each other. Central Dallas – and especially the Oak Lawn neighbourhood – is a tolerant, open-minded haven in otherwise deep-red Texas, which has cultivated a very active and visible LGBT community.
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With more than two dozen gay bars and clubs to chose from, you’ll never be bored in Dallas – no matter what day of the week you are visiting. Of these the Oak Lawn gaybourhood with its gay and gay-friendly bars, restaurants and stores centred along Cedar Springs Road will be the most interesting to queer travellers – but the down-and-dirty Deep Ellum, revitalised downtown, upscale Bishop Arts District and low profile North Fitzhugh are also worth exploring. But there is also note-worthy architecture, a flourishing arts district, sophisticated dining and distinctive neighbourhoods worth exploring. One of the biggest cities in the United States, Dallas is a larger-than-life metropolis filled with cowboys and cheerleaders, conspicuous consumption and money. Diverse, genuinely warm, creative and just a little wild – the ‘Big D’ will not disappoint…
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Despite its Bible Belt location, and Republican home-state, Gay Dallas has one of the most vibrant queer communities you are ever likely to encounter.