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San Antonio’s LGBT Scene

Romantic, historic, and culturally rich San Antonio abounds with gay-friendly and in many instances -- LGBT-owned-businesses, from charming Victorian B&Bs to hip coffee houses to high-energy nightspots. Affordable, welcoming San Antonio has plenty going for it year-round, from a lively gay pride festival in June to colorful holiday celebrations along the River Walk in December. The San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce, formed in 2008, gives San Antonio's LGBT community an important voice.
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River Walk Exp The San Antonio River Walk
Millions of people visit the River Walk each year to enjoy this unusual urban sanctuary that winds along the San Antonio River in central San Antonio, one story below the bustling street level. Restaurants, galleries and shops line the banks of the downtown River Walk while the north and south banks of the River are less commercial. The lush landscapes, quaint pathways, tinkling waterfalls, quiet pools, outdoor art and relaxing outdoor patios evoke the renowned public spaces of Europe.
Explore the River Walk and learn more about its history
accomodations Accommodations
San Antonio's distinctive mix of gay-friendly lodgings include Victorian B&Bs, hip River Walk boutique hotels, posh golf and spa resorts, affordable chain properties, and historic grande dames. Several smaller inns around the city are gay-owned, and many San Antonio hotels make a special effort to welcome LGBT travelers and support the local community.
Select a hotel, B&B, spa or resort  -  Select a hotel package
events Major Events & Festivals
Each June, the city's gay pride celebration, PrideFest San Antonio, takes place in HemisFair Park. Additionally, San Antonio hosts engaging arts, culinary, cultural, and sports events and festivals year-round, including the Stock Show & Rodeo, Remember the Alamo Weekend, Fiesta San Antonio, Cinco de Mayo, Texas Folklife Festival, Contemporary Art Month, and Oktoberfest.
PrideFest San Antonio  - San Antonio Major Festivals & Events
dining Cuisine
A city long known for its authentic Mexican food, smokin' barbecue, and tender steaks, San Antonio has become increasingly worldly and eclectic as a culinary destination. Superb contemporary restaurants, see-and-be-seen wine bars, and arty coffeehouses now share the dining landscape with more traditional establishments, many with a gay following.
Explore San Antonio's culinary scene
LGBT nightlife Nightlife
From rollicking country-western bars to pulsing dance clubs to low-keyed neighborhood hangouts, San Antonio has LGBT nightlife options to suit just about every taste - there are about a dozen gay and lesbian bars in all. Additionally, many of the city's mainstream lounges, hotel bars, and dance clubs draw a mixed gay/straight clientele.
San Antonio's nightlife includes a list of LGBT-specific clubs
arts Arts & Culture
San Antonio's stellar visual and performing arts scene is a major calling card for LGBT travelers. Creative spirits will find everything from acclaimed opera and ballet companies to a celebrated gay men's chorus and numerous theaters. Galleries, art museums, and cultural centers complement an impressive variety of outdoor art installations along the River Walk and in Brackenridge Park.
Learn more about San Antonio arts and culture