A city known for Yale University, New Haven has built off the presence of an ivy league institution to become one of the most discreet cities for great art in the country. Along with the Yale Center for British Art and the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven has over 16 art galleries and dozens of alternative spaces and smaller museums. You may want to wait until after you visit the nearby gorgeous beaches of Lighthouse Point Park to enjoy some of the best pizza in the country (called apizza) at Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria.
Far from the busy New Jersey boardwalk towns like Wildwood, Cape May’s streets are lined with Victorian bed and breakfasts, beach-side bungalows, and quaint shops. Book some bikes to explore the streets and beaches, and stop for lunch at Quincy’s for authentic lobster rolls. Visit GablesCapeMay for participating LGBT-friendly businesses and events in the region.
New Hope, Pennsylvania has a long history of being a haven for the gay community—just ask the men who would frequent the summertime pool parties at La Camp. Today, visitors love to stay, visit, and party at The Raven, where queer pool parties are still the center of LGBT life in Bucks County. Art galleries, antique shops, vintage clothing stores and deliciously exciting restaurants and bars complete with live entertainment attract visitors and locals alike to its lively street scene and cultural events all year long. Each May, crowds gather for a weeklong celebration during New Hope Pride Week & Parade presented by New Hope Celebrates, featuring live musical performances, dance parties, picnics, art exhibits, a grand parade down historic Main Street and so much more.
While most only recognize Hunter as a wintertime retreat, thanks to the epic slopes, a recent revival has turned it into a year-round place to visit. Nature lovers flock to the waterfall trails and get a burst of adrenaline at zip-line courses. Those looking for local, comfort in a trendy setting should book a table at Scribner’s Catskill Lodge’s restaurant called Prospect and then take a dip in the hotel’s outdoor pool. For a more traditional escape, spend your mornings chatting with Charles at The Fairlawn Inn who puts so much care into his Victorian bed and breakfast.
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