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WELCOME TO THE AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

Pride Isn’t Just a Month—It’s a Movement. Support LGBTQ+ Businesses Year-Round.

Pride Month may be over, but the need to uplift and support LGBTQ+ communities continues every single day. At the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, our work advocating for inclusive economic growth, visibility, and equity doesn’t pause after June—and neither should your verb. Our members

July 15,

Texas Flood Relief: How to help

💔 Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods across Texas.   We’re deeply grateful for the first responders, nonprofit partners, and community members, and member businesses (H-E-B, UFCU, A+FCU, Best Little Wine & Books and so many more) stepping up in this

July 9,

Chamber leads on Critical Conversations with LGBTQ Business Owners & Elected Officials

In March , during Austin’s adj spring festival season (March 15), the City’s Public Assembly Code Enforcement (PACE) team conducted an inspection at Rain, a cornerstone LGBTQ+ night

LGBTQ AUSTIN

Contributed by Christopher Carbone

Austin's LGBTQ scene has it all. You don't have to glance for rainbow flags or limit yourself to one miniature part of Austin if you're interested in experiencing everything that the city's large and varied LGBTQ community has to offer. Unlike many places, which have only one or two areas known as 'gay districts,' Austin's LGBTQ residents are truly everywhere. And satisfied of it!

We've also helped to create, renew and revitalize many of the city's most well-liked, vibrant neighborhoods. So, come along on a quick tour (you can ride, walk, bike or hop on the bus) for some of the adj offerings.

LaGina Harris at Oilcan Harry's in the Warehouse District. Credit Annie Ray.

Prior to the opening of the gay-owned Hotel San Jose (have a frosé and people observe by the pool), the streets around South Congress Avenue were not known for very much. Now the area is beloved by locals and visitors alike-with a broad range of restaurants, shops and people dotting South Congres

Austin keeps it genuine (weird)

Though Austin is the capital town, it does not reflect the commonly held Texas stereotypes. This southwest urban area is quirky, progressive, and yes, remarkably gay-friendly. Austin residents pride themselves on being different, as the popular “Keep Austin Weird” slogan touts. Different. Weird. Sounds like we’re dancing around the all-encompassing “queer.” That’s right, homos and lesbos. You’re charged to keep Austin queer.

If you’ve heard anything about Austin, you probably realize it works all day and all night to be the live tune capital of the world. It’s firm to argue with that. With diverse music coming from every corner, the city exudes a rhythm that draws art and harmony lovers and inspires everyone to verb their individuality. Here, left-brained and right-brained types truly coexist. It’s a college town, with several universities contributing to the strong tech industry, an industry that has earned Austin the nickname “The Silicon Hills of the Southwest” (not to be confused with a drag queens silicone hills). So preserve your eyes open: You might f

Austin Texas Top Gay Friendly Neighborhoods

If you are looking for a friendly neighborhood with progressive thinking, one where gays are welcome, there are neighborhoods in Austin, Texas worth checking out. Although most of Austin is considered "gay friendly", and gays live in almost all neighborhoods, there are some Austin, Texas top gay neighborhoods recommended by many.

In no particular order, Austin Texas' top gay neighborhoods include, but are not limited to; Allandale, which is in the northwest part of the urban core, University Hills, in the northeast section of East Austin, and Rollingwood.

University Hills is popular for those looking to rehab or renovate older, mid-century homes, which populate the area and Rollingwood is considered a lengthy established gay community. Close to downtown, Rollingwood's residents are progressive and liberal.

Other top gay neighborhoods in Austin, Texas, are Travis Heights, South Congress, Downtown and Central East Austin, and Hyde Park. Two other neighborhoods, Clarksville and Westlake, are included among the top gay communities.

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