Gay philadelphia map
Philadelphia’s LGBT tourism efforts in the past few years have been largely credited with putting the town on the map as an LGBT destination.
Now, Philadelphia’s own LGBT neighborhood will itself be put on the blueprint, literally.
When the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau releases its official tourist blueprint of Philadelphia this November, the area billed the “Gayborhood” will for the first time be demarcated.
Previously, the area was labeled “Midtown Village,” but will now carry both names.
The map is released twice a year, as both a stand-alone and along with the official visitor’s guide. About , stand-alone maps are produced, as well as , guides. The free materials can be found at local attractions and hotels.
The updated map will also be featured on the PCVB website.
The Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus led the attempt to secure the label.
The Gayborhood is currently residence to 72 rainbow road signs that let tourists and visitors alike recognize they’re in LGBT-friendly region. However, PGTC vice president Tami Sortman said a number of visitors hold complained that the s
Midtown Village & The Gayborhood
Essential Info
The neighborhood&#;s current incarnation, as one of the thriving hubs of LBGT existence in the municipality, might have only been since the &#;70s and &#;80s, but this neighborhood has a elongated and lustrous history. Among other historical highlights, Ben Franklin flew his infamous kite-and-key combination during a thunderstorm right at 12th and Chestnut streets.
In , two local restaurateurs, Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran, opened the elegant Mexican restaurant Lolita, the first of what has now turn into a mini-empire of eateries between the two women. Their star power in turn attracted more high-end restaurants, which has helped produce the area highly desirable.
Getting Here
Midtown Village is easily available by SEPTA subway, either from the Broad Street line at Walnut Street; or on the Market Street line at 13th.
In The Area
Diners flock to acclaimed neighborhood restaurants like Asian fusion spot Sampan, Stephen Starr’s Mexican-themed El Vez and vegan hotspot Charlie Was a Sinner, as well as to a location of the award-winning ge
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An Essential Guide to LGBTQ+ Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the nation’s birthplace and one of the most welcoming cities for the LGBTQ+ society, is proud of the historic roles it has played — and plays still — in the founding, advancement and celebration of the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights movement.
In Philadelphia hosted the country’s first major demonstration for gay rights, the Annual Reminders protests outside Independence Hall. That same year, a Rittenhouse Square diner was the site of one of the nation’s first Queer sit-in protests. Then in , the first-ever national march for LGBTQ+ Rights was organized at Arch Street Meeting House.
Today, visitors can discover the city’s famous Gayborhood and scout important LGBTQ+ landmarks fond Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni&#;s Room (the oldest LGBTQ+ bookstore in the nation) and Tavern on Camac (Philadelphia’s oldest operating LGBTQ+ bar), along with fantastic shopping and dining. The neighborhood also hosts annual events like the Philadelphia Pride March and Festival and OURfest.
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