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Come On Out to These 12 LGBTQ+-Friendly Bars in Rhode Island
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THE FRUIT LOOP
Aka the swath of Downcity that makes for an easy gay-bar hop.
Mirabar
Originally established in Woonsocket in 1947, Mirabar is Rhode Island’s oldest gay exclude (and one of the longestrunning in the U.S.). It’s moved several times over the years, with its current locationgoing strong — how can it notwith a slogan like “When indoubt, come on out”? 15 ElbowSt., Providence, 331-6761, facebook.com/mirabarri
Ego
Best acknowledged for its rowdy nightclub atmosphere, dynamic music choices and Thursday night flamboyant shows, this eighteen-plus bar certainly has reason for a big ego. 73 Richmond St., Providence, egopvd.com
Providence Eagle
This male-dominated leather bar (you can Google it) has a reputation for being a bit more exclusive, but don’t enable the entrance’s menacing-looking eagle head intimidate you — the sultry scene is worth the stare down. 124 Snow St., Providence, 272-9900, provi Rhode Island may not be the first place to come to the top of your mind when you think of LGBT travel destinations. But it should be because Newport, Rhode Island has everything you could ever want in an LGBT Commute Destination. Lively nightlife, CHECK. Fun activities, CHECK. Natural Beauty, CHECK. On Point Diet Scene, CHECK. Full of warm and welcoming people, CHECK Test CHECK. Hits all the boxes on everything you would depend on in a journal destination and Newport boasts itself on being a place that takes lgbtq+ fest in being LGBT friendly. Which is why I wanted to put together an LGBT Explore Guide for this hometown gem, Newport, Rhode Island. The Cliff Walk is probably one of Newport’s most notable tourist attraction but it’s easy to see why. The Rhode Island coastline is already a stunner, to start with. Combine that with a scenic 3.5-mile walkway that borders the advocate lawn of The Breakers and many other Newport mansions and you’re in for a gorgeous walk with your significant other. My companion and I Treasure packing a picnic and finding a spot to seize in the sunset while we nibble on some goodies we picked up do NEWPORT — Even before the COVID pandemic, Daniel Cano-Restrepo said the LGBTQ community in the city had felt estranged. “There is a community out there, it’s just somehow disconnected,” Cano-Restrepo said. “A queer bar or an LGBT establishment, of course there is a need for that, and the society will respond to that place.” Cano-Restrepo and his significant other, Sean O’Connor, run NewportOUT, a website dedicated to marketing Newport as a tourism destination to LGBTQ travelers. Although several bars host events for the community, the two said the area still needs a space to socialize and express themselves. “It would certainly be a gigantic asset for the group, not only locally, but for, you know, that travel tourism aspect of things,” O’Connor said. Several lgbtq+ bars have opened and closed in the town, but there has not been one in operation since 2006. The last one, Castaways, was expose for just two years at the former location of the city’s longest-running queer bar, David’s, which had closed years before. Lionel Pi Newport Beach is a gorgeous coastal California city located in Orange County, not far from Los Angeles. While it is near enough for residents to enjoy all that the big city has to offer, it also has a laid-back, beachy vibe and a more relaxed and slower pace. Newport Beach is famous for its large, beautiful, boat-filled harbor, its big waves, and its stunning beaches. Even improve, it’s also known for its friendly and diverse neighborhoods, which include a thriving LGBTQ society. If you’re thinking of discovery your next home here, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love! A Look at Newport Beach's History Newport Beach’s modern-day roots date back to the late 1800s, when Captain Samuel Dunnells first sailed his river steamer through upper Newport Bay. In so doing, he put an end to the rumor that the area could not be navigated by boat, and as a result, a “New Port” was born, and the name stuck. About five years later, two young businessmen named Robert and James McFadden traveled down the coastline from Northern California to purchase area from Captain Dunnells, and then two men subsequently turned N
LGBT Travel Guide: Newport, Rhode Island
Cliff Walk
With no gay bar or space to call its own, Newport's LGBTQ people feels 'isolated'
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