The Greatest Gay Destination in the US

The US has some of the greatest and most interesting gay destinations for travelers in the world. It's hard, if not impossible, to choose one destination that stands out from the others. Because of this, we have selected what we think is the 5 greatest gay destinations in the US.

(Do you agree? Is your favorite gay destination on the list? Let us know your opinion.)

San Francisco

San Francisco shines when it comes to atmospheric accommodations, with luxurious old-world lodgings on a par with the best grand dames of Europe; charming small hotels rivaled only by those in New Orleans; and the best selection of gay-friendly B&Bs of any big city in the country. North America's boutique-hotel craze started in San Francisco and continues to thrive today - the city has dozens of first-rate properties with highly personalized staff and clever decorating themes...
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New York

Although tourism in New York City has declined a bit since the terrorist attacks, the city has bounced back tremendously. Still, many travelers who have recently ventured into Gotham speak of good hotel deals, shorter lines and waits at museums, and a surprisingly convivial nightlife scene. Sure, Manhattan has changed permanently, but it has also exhibited incredible resilience...
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Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale has one of the fastest growing gay population in the US and is becoming a center for gay life in the southern region of the country. The Wilton Manors and Victoria Park areas are comparable to San Francisco's Castro or New York's Chelsea and same-sex couples walking hand in hand on the street is a common sight...
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South Beach / Miami

South Beach combines the playful pulse of Rio, the intense revelry of Manhattan, and the tropical ambience of Maui, all on one relatively affordable island that's just a 10- minute drive from one of North America's largest cities. In this favorite gay getaway that's especially popular with the circuit-party set, people pursue dining and partying with a near fanatical fervor...
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Boston

About 25 years ago, if you'd predicted that Boston's South End would today have one of the hottest real-estate markets in the Northeast, most people would have laughed in your face. But just as it happened in decaying city neighborhoods throughout the United States, a few gutsy urban pioneers - many of them lesbians and gay men - began moving into this historic but run-down neighborhood, and over time it blossomed...
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