What city passed one of the first gay civil rights acts, has officially posted rainbow signs to designate its gayborhood, and spends major bucks marketing to the LGBT community? The City of Brotherly Love, of course.
New York and San Francisco have size on their side, but don't underestimate Philadelphia as a gay travel mecca -- particularly for queer culture vultures and history buffs. Our updated travel guide to the former stomping grounds of Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin will help you chart a path from Independence Hall to the city's best gay bars to the largest collection of Rodin sculptures outside of France.
Philadelphia: Introduction || Stay || Eat || Play/Meet || See/Do
