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ashington, D.C., situated along the banks of the Potomac River between Virginia and Maryland, is a showcase of national treasures. The City’s streets are a patchwork of museums, historical landmarks, art galleries, monuments, government buildings, restaurants, shops and cafes.

Easy to get to and full of sights and attractions, the City is naturally a popular destination for tourists and, of course, one of the gayest places in the country! The Dupont Circle neighborhood is most closely tied to the City’s LGBT population. It became known as a center of gay culture, just like Greenwich Village in New York and the Castro in San Francisco. The center of LGBT life has moved east to Logan Circle /14th Street / U Street corridor.

Not surprisingly, the politically charged environment lends the City an air of distinction and a penchant for activism. Washington’s gay think-tank is one of the most committed and savvy LGBT communities and is home to some of the most powerful and visible gay men and lesbians in the country. It is also home to the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF).

If you find you’ve had your fill of history and culture and choose to sample a different type of excitement you’ll find some big name attractions just outside the City. Busch Gardens, National Harbor (MD), Water Country USA and Six Flags America (to name a few) are only a short ride away. The chances are slim that a trip to Washington D.C. will let you down.

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Washington DC FunMap including Northern VA, Baltimore & Rehoboth Beach 2014-2015 Edition Welcome

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Greetings... from The Chamber Dear Friend: Greetings from the Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber)!

Let us be among the first to welcome you to the Washington DC, Metropolitan area. As the premiere local business voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, we are excited to have you visiting an area, which is home to over 400 of our members and the headquarters for our national affiliate chamber – the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC). We encourage you to patronize those LGBT and allied welcoming establishments that are members of our chamber.

The DC Metropolitan area is rich with opportunity for LGBT business and recreation. We hope that you enjoy your stay and understand why we take such pride in our member businesses. At the Chamber we believe that a strong economic infrastructure will speak volumes in our quest for equality; by frequenting LGBTowned establishments you are building stronger, more visible LGBT businesses and helping us make our case from Washington, DC to Wall Street and down Main Street, USA. More information about the Chamber and our members, including a business directory can be found at www.caglcc.org.

Sincerely,

Mark Guenther Executive Director The Capital Area Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce NGLCC past Chamber of the Year recipient and top 20 on Washington Business Journal's Chambers of Commerce List.

OUR MISSION 2014-15: To advocate, empower, promote and facilitate the success of LGBT businesses, professionals and allies in metropolitan Washington.

Welcome... from Destination DC On behalf of Destination DC, the city’s official tourism and convention bureau, it is a pleasure to welcome you to the nation’s capital.

Washington, DC is an exciting city where locals make LGBT visitors feel at home.

Whether you’re here for a family getaway, a conference or a destination wedding, you’ll encounter a community eager to share its national treasures and enlightening experiences.

Enjoy our museums and memorials, and do save time to explore our neighborhoods. DC boasts world-class shopping, dining and nightlife. Browse boutiques in Georgetown, go for a run in Rock Creek Park and relax over cocktails on 14th Street. If you need up-to-the-minute suggestions, you can find a calendar of events, recommendations for 100 free (and almost free) things to do, and suggested itineraries on our website, Washington.org.

Sincerely,

Elliott L. Ferguson II President & CEO Destination DC

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Getting Here

Photo of the Washington, DC Capitol Building courtesy of Destination DC

Amtrak operates train service to and from Washington's Union Station on the Northeast Corridor (Washington, DC, Baltimore, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York City, New Haven, Providence and Boston) and other cities across the US. • Travel times to and from Washington on Acela service: Baltimore 30 minutes Philadelphia 1 hour 30 minutes New York 2 hours, 45 minutes

Regional Overview

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 B&B at the William Lewis House

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1309 R Street NW www.williamlewishouse.com Conveniently located near both tourist and Gay attractions, with easy access by foot, automobile, and subway. The relaxed atmosphere in the house and courtyard will enhance your stay at our nation’s capital. Each morning of the week, enjoy continental-style breakfasts and a full hardy breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Gay owned and operated.

2 Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters

800-821-4367

1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW www.beaconhotelwdc.com The Beacon Hotel welcomes the LGBT Community and provides an experience tailored to those accustomed to gracious hospitality and excellence in service and amenities. Ideal for both leisure and business travelers. Fresh design, the latest amenities and elegant surroundings create a comfortable and life enriching stress-free environment. Our location is perfect to enjoy the nightlife of Dupont Circle and the diverse cultural offerings of this dynamic city. Feel welcome and pampered, you will like our unique style, and do not miss our great Sunday Champagne Brunch where Dupont Circle gathers in grand style.

3 Comfort Inn Downtown DC/Convention Center 202-682-5300 1201 13th Street NW www.dccomfortinn.com The newly-renovated Comfort Inn Downtown/Convention Center hotel is conveniently located in the city center and less than one mile from the White House, and within walking distance of the Popular Logan Circle Neighborhood and the Verizon Center sports and entertainment arena. We offer Free Hot Breakfast and each guest room features iHome Alarm Clocks, free WiFi and half refrigerators. We are a TAG approved hotel!

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1600 Rhode Island Avenue NW www.courtyardembassyrow.com The Courtyard Washington Embassy Row provides our guests a unique combination of a fantastic location, an unexpected level of style and service, and the intimacy of a Courtyard by Marriott. Our guests enjoy an upscale, boutique hotel experience, with all the benefits and comfort that come with the Marriott name. Spacious, well laid out rooms and suites, many with sofa beds and panoramic views overlooking the greenery of Scott Circle, feature flat screen TV's, complimentary internet access and Marriott's supremely comfortable beds. An indoor heated pool, whirlpool and exercise room provide year round recreation. The business center offers three complimentary computers for guests to use. Nage, an acclaimed French bistro, serves made to order breakfasts, lunch, cocktails, dinner and provides room service.

5 Holiday Inn Washington-Central/White House 202-483-2000 1501 Rhode Island Avenue NW www.inndc.com Voted DC's BEST, Holiday Inn Central is just 6 blocks from the White House, on the corner of 15th Street and Rhode Island. Our hotel is within walking distance to 3 subway stations and all attractions that DC has to offer. As a proud recipient of the Quality Excellence Award for guest satisfaction and impeccable service, Holiday Inn Central offers contemporary elegance with mahogany framed interior infused with rich Italian marble adding complete sophistication. Dine at Avenue CafĂŠ, our full-service restaurant and lounge, enjoy our fitness room, game room, relax in our rooftop swimming pool, offering a panoramic view. Amenities include underground parking daily, high-speed wireless Internet access.

6 St. Gregory Luxury Hotel & Suites

800-829-5034

2033 M Street NW www.stgregoryhotelwdc.com The St. Gregory gracefully welcomes the GLBT Community by offering an atmosphere of contemporary and stylish character. Whether in public areas or more intimate surroundings, you will find yourself enveloped in a chic elegance that is ideal for work, relaxation, and socializing. Our central downtown location in Fashionable Foggy Bottom is two blocks from Dupont Circle nightlife and three blocks to Georgetown, ideal for both the business and leisure traveler. We are minutes from the White House, the K Street and Connecticut Avenue, NW Business Corridor and Embassy Row, as well as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Georgetown and the Smithsonian Museums all beckoning you.

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TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Washington, DC Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW Cambria Suites DC Convention Center 899 O Street NW Capitol Hill Hotel 200 C Street SE Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I Street SW Churchill Hotel Embassy Row 1914 Connecticut Avenue NW Comfort Inn Downtown DC Convention Center 1201 13th St NW Courtyard Wash DC / US Capital 1325 2nd Street NE Donovan House 1155 14th Street NW Doubletree Washington 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW Embassy Suites DC Convention Center 900 10th Street NW Fairfax at Embassy Row 2100 Massachusetts Avenue NW Fairfield Inn & Suites Washington DC Downtown 500 H St NW Four Points by Sheraton Wash. DC, Downtown 1201 K Street NW Georgetown Inn 1310 Wisconsin Avenue NW Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel 1001 14th Street NW Hampton Inn Washington DC Convention Center 901 6th St NW Helix, a Kimpton Hotel 1430 Rhode Island Avenue NW Holiday Inn Georgetown 2101 Wisconsin Avenue NW Holiday Inn Wash. DC Central/ White House 1501 Rhode Island Ave NW Hotel Lombardy 2019 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Hyatt Place Washington DC 33 New York Avenue NE Hyatt Regency Washington Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Ave NW JW Marriott Washington DC 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Loews Madison Hotel 1177 15th Street NW Madera, a Kimpton Hotel 1310 New Hampshire Avenue NW Monaco Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel 700 F Street NW Palomar Washington DC, a Kimpton Hotel 2121 P Street NW Phoenix Park Hotel 520 North Capitol Street NW Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel 999 Ninth Street NW Renaissance Washington Dupont Circle 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW Rouge, a Kimpton Hotel 1315 16th Street NW Sofitel Lafayette Square 806 15th Street NW St. Gregory Hotel Luxury Hotel & Suites 2033 M Street NW The Embassy Row Hotel 2015 Massachusetts Avenue NW The George, a Kimpton Hotel 15 E Street NW The Jefferson Hotel 1200 16th Street NW The Mayflower Renaissance Washington 1127 Connecticut Ave NW The Melrose Georgetown Hotel 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue NW The Quincy 1823 L Street NW Topaz, a Kimpton Hotel 1733 N Street NW Washington Court Hotel on Capitol Hill 525 New Jersey Ave NW Washington Marriott at Metro Center 775 12th Street NW Washington Marriott Georgetown 1221 22nd Street NW Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road NW

202-296-2100 202-299-1188 800-619-9468 202-488-7500 202-797-2000 202-682-5300 800-321-2211 800-383-6900 800-492-5195 800-EMBASSY 202-293-2100 202-289-5959 866-716-8133 202-333-8900 202-682-0111 202-842-2500 202-462-9001 202-338-4600 202-483-2000 800-424-5486 800-993-4751 800-233-1234 202-393-2000 202-862-1600 202-296-7600 202-628-7177 202-448-1800 202-638-6900 202-898-9000 202-775-0800 202-232-8000 202-730-8800 800-829-5034 202-265-1600 800-576-8331 202-448-2300 202-347-3000 202-955-6400 202-223-4320 800-424-2950 800-321-3010 202-737-2200 877-607-1472 202-328-2000

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Alexandria, VA Best Western Old Colony 1101 North Washington Street Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria 901 North Fairfax Street Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites 625 First Street Lorien Hotel & Spa, a Kimpton Hotel 1600 King Street Monaco Alexandria, a Kimpton Hotel 480 King Street Morrison House, a Kimpton Hotel 116 South Alfred Street Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South 2345 Mill Road

703-739-2222 877-424-2449 888-465-4329 877-9-LORIEN 800-368-5047 866-834-6628 703-549-1155

Arlington, VA Crystal City Marriott @ Reagan Airport 1999 Jefferson David Hwy Crystal Gateway Marriott 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Hilton Crystal City @ Reagan Airport 2399 Jefferson Davis Hwy Hyatt Arlington 1325 Wilson Boulevard Hyatt Place Arlington 1325 Wilson Boulevard Palomar Arlington, a Kimpton Hotel 1121 North 19th Street The Weston Arlington Gateway 801 North Glebe Road

703-413-5500 703-920-3230 800-HILTONS 703-525-1234 703-525-1234 866-505-1001 703-717-6200

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14K Restaurant & Lounge 1001 14th Street NW 202-218-7575 15 RIA 1515 Rhode Island Ave NW 202-RIA-0015 1905 1905 9th Street NW 202-332-1905 Alero 1301 U Street NW 202-462-2322 Annie's Paramount Steakhouse 1609 17th Street NW 202-232-0395 Bar Pilar 1833 14th Street NW 202-265-1751 Beacon Bar & Grill 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW 202-872-1126 Belga Café 514 8th Street SE 202-544-0100 Ben's Next Door 1211 U Street NW 202-667-8880 Busboys and Poets 2021 14th Street NW 202-387-7638 Cafe Berlin 322 Massachusetts Ave NE 202-543-7656 Cafe Saint-Ex 1847 14th Street 202-265-7839 DC9 1940 9th Street NW 202-483-5000 DIK - Dupont Italian Kitchen 1637 17th Street NW 202-328-3222 Drafting Table 1529 14th Street NW 202-621-7475 Duplex Diner 2004 18th Street NW 202-265-7828 Etete 1942 9th Street NW 202-232-7600 FireFlies Del Ray (Alexandria, VA) 1501 Mount Vernon Avenue 703-548-7200 Floriana 1602 17th Street NW 202-667-5937 Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant 555 S 23rd St., Arlington 703-685-0555 Grill From Ipanema, The 1858 Columbia Road NW 202-986-0757 Java House 1645 Q Street NW 202-387-6622 Jin 2017 14th Street NW 202-332-2104 JoJo 1518 U Street NW 202-319-9350 L'Enfant Cafe-Bar 2000 18th Street NW 202-319-1800 La Tomate 1701 Connecticut Ave NW 202-667-5505 Larry's Lounge 1840 18th Street NW 202-483-1483 Level One Restaurant 1639 R Street NW 202-745-0025 Local 16 1602 U Street NW 202-265-2828 Logan Tavern 1423 P Street NW 202-332-3710 Los Tios Grill (Alexandria, VA) 2615 Mount Vernon Avenue 703-299-9290 Lupo Verde 1401 T Street NW 202-827-4752 M Street Bar & Grill 2033 M Street NW 202-530-3621 Marrakesh Palace Pasha Lounge 2147 P Street NW 202-775-1883 Marvin 2007 14th Street NW 202-797-7171 Nage DC 1600 Rhode Island Ave NW 202-448-8005 Odeon Café 1714 Connecticut Avenue NW 202-328-6228 Perry's 1811 Columbia Road NW 202-234-6218 Pesce 2002 P Street NW 202-466-3474 Pizzeria Paradiso 2003 P Street NW 202-223-1245 Poste Moderne Brasserie 555 8th Street NW 202-783-6060 Rice Restaurant & Bar 1608 14th Street NW 202-234-2400 Soho Tea & Coffee 2150 P Street NW 202-463-7646 St. Elmo's Coffee Pub (Alexandria, VA) 2300 Mount Vernon Ave 703-739-9268 Taqueria Poblano (Alexandria, VA) 2400 B Mount Vernon Avenue 703-548-8226 Thai Tanic 1326-A 14th Street NW 202-588-1795 Trattoria Alberto 506 8th Street SE 202-544-2007 Twist Dupont 1731 New Hampshire Ave NW 202-234-3200 Ulah Bistro 1214 U Street NW 202-234-0123 Ultimo Lounge 1633 17th Street NW 202-232-0437 Urbana 2121 P Street NW 202-956-6650 Vinoteca 1940 11th Street NW 202-332-9463 Zentan at the Donovan House 1155 14th Street NW 202-379-4366

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RESOURCES Capital Area Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce caglcc.org DC Chamber of Commerce www.dcchamber.org 202-347-7201 Destination DC www.washington.org 202-789-7000 Historic Dupont Circle dupontcircle.biz 202-656-4487 International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association IGLTA.org 954-630-1637 30 Human Rights Campaign 1640 Rhode Island Ave. NW 202-628-4160 National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce nglcc.org 202-234-9181 National Gay & Lesbian Task Force www.TheTaskForce.org 202-393-5177 National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association nlgja.org 202-588-9888 National Minority AIDS Council www.nmac.org 202-483-6622 Service Members Legal Defense Network (SLDN) www.sldn.org 202-328-3244 Whitman-Walker Clinic 1701 14th Street NW 202-745-7000

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SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions a for a full list of attractions see page 22

Bicycle Sales, Service, Repair & Rentals Capitol Hill Bikes

719 8th Street SE

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Bookstores Books A Million 11 Dupont Circle NW 202-319-1374 Kramer Books & Afterwords Cafe 1517 Connecticut Avenue NW 202-387-3825

Clothing Universal Gear

1919 14th Street NW (Unit C) 202-319-0136

Coffee Shops St. Elmo's Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria VA 703-739-9268

Confections Artfully Chocolate

506 John Carlyle Street

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Events a for a full list of events see page 21

Food Stores / Markets Cake Love

1506 U Street NW

202-588-7100

323 7th Street SE

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Gifts & Cards Groovy DC

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Results, The Gym

315 G Street SE

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715 8th Street SE 1401 14th Street

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Home Decor Homebody Urban Essentials

Ice Cream Larry's Ice Cream

1633 Connecticut Avenue NW 202-234-2690

Leather / Erotica Bite the Fruit

1723 Connecticut Avenue NW 202-299-0440

Pharmacies / Health & Beauty AHF Blair Underwood Healthcare Center 2141 K Street NW Careplus CVS/Pharmacy 1601 17th Street NW Community A Walgreens 1325 14th Street NW

202-293-8680 202-588-0186 202-332-8811

Real Estate Services Denny Horner - Evers & Co. Real Estate 1509 22nd Street NW 703-629-8455 Jim Firkser, Agent - TTR Sotheby's Int’l Realty 1206 30th St NW 202-747-1002

Sauna (Men's) 21 Crew Club Glorious Health Club

1321 14th Street NW 2120 West Virginia Avenue

202-319-1333 202-269-0226

41 Human Rights Campaign Store 1633 Connecticut Ave NW Tabletop 1608 20th Street NW 202-387-7117

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Shopping Theater / Performing Arts Dance Place 3225 8th Street NE Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC 2000 P Street NW Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street NW Lincoln Theatre 1215 U Street NW

202-269-1600 202-293-1548 202-416-8000 202-888-0050

Transportation Services Amtrak

50 Massachusetts Avenue NE - Amtrak.com

800-USA-RAIL

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing Bike the Sites

901 G Street NW

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Video Sales / Rentals Capitol Video Sales

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Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

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January 16th – 19th, 2015 Hyatt Regency Washington 400 New Jersey Avenue www.leatherweekend.com Mid-Atlantic Leather Wknd is one of the hottest leather/fetish events in North America and the world's largest leather club run. Every year thousands of Leathermen, Skins, Gearheads, Kinksters, Rubber Freaks, and even curious novices from all over the world come to the nation's capitol for a weekend of hot horny fun.

MAY DC Black Pride Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on May 23rd – 25th, 2014) Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street NW www.dcblackpride.org

Adam Morgan’s Day

JUN Capital Pride & Street Festival June 7th, 2015 (The first Sunday in June) www.capitalpride.org Capital Pride will travel through Dupont Circle and 17th Street and end in the Logan Circle neighborhood of northwest Washington, DC. The US Capitol has served as the iconic backdrop to the Capitol Stage for hundreds of performances from local and national entertainers, politicians, and activists. The new festival exhibit hours are 12pm – 7pm; and the main stage will go on until sunset.

Drag Bingo at Nellie’s Every Tuesday Night, starting at 8pm Nellie’s Sports Bar 900 U Street NW contact@thedccenter.org Join us at Nellies for Drag Bingo. Get a group of friends and play for cash prizes.

Free to enter, grab a beer and enjoy the game (and the show). Nellie's will make a donation to the DC Center for every Nellie Beer sold that evening.

JUL Clifton Film Festival Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously July 19th, 2014) [7:30 - 10:30 pm] www.cliftonfilmfest.com Come out to our 5th Anniversary film festival! Clifton Film Fest is located in Northern Virginia showcasing original films made by the surrounding community at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. Come watch fantastic original films and support the filmmakers at the festival!

AUG OutWrite LGBT Book Festival Late September to early August, 2015 DC LGBT Community Center 1318 U Street NW 202-682-2245 thedccenter.org The OutWrite Book Fair is a weekend full of book readings, book vendors, book discussions, poetry readings and more. We have both new and used LGBT themed books and magazines for sale all day long.

In addition to book vendors, the DC Center has a large number of used LGBT books for sale.

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Official 2015 dates TBA (Previously on September 14th, 2014) Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens 4155 Linnean Avenue NW 202-686-5807, hillwoodmuseum.org A day of special events for the GLBT community at Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens celebrates the life and passions of Marjorie Merriweather Post, Hillwood's founder. Events include: Punch on the Portico, putting green, garden walks, family activities including fun hands-on workshops and special performances.

Reservations required. The exquisite jewelry and luxury objects collected by and designed specially for Marjorie Merriweather Post, style icon and favored Cartier client, add a touch of sparkle to the annual Gay Day. September 12th, 2015 (The second Sunday of September) 2008 18th Street Northwest www.ammainstreet.org The Longest Continuous Neighborhood Festival in DC! First held in 1978, this well-known regional event showcases the international and cultural diversity and creativity that is the hallmark of Adams Morgan. The Festival celebrates the dynamism and innovation that arises from the melting pot of cultures and their interaction.

OCT HRC National Dinner October 25th, 2014 [5pm-12am] Walter E. Washington Con. Center 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, WDC 20001 800-777-4723 or 202-628-4160 hrcnationaldinner.org The dinner brings together more than 3,000 members, friends, family and allies for an evening of celebration and inspiration.

Featuring a cocktail reception, an extensive silent auction, an elegant dinner, live entertainment and thought provoking speakers and guests, our HRC National Dinner attracts the nations top figures in entertainment and politics and is among the top events to attend in the DC area.

NOV g.life Expo November 15th, 2014 [7 pm - 7 pm] Washington Marriott Wardman Park 2660 Woodley Road NW, WDC, 20008 www.glifeexpo.com g-life is a consumer exposition designed to entertain, educate and inform the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allied community of the vast businesses, products and services geared to DC.

DEC Night OUT at the BB&T Classic Official 2014 dates TBA (Previously Dec 8th, 2013 1pm-7pm) Verizon Center, 600 F Street NW, WDC www.teamdc.org news@teamdc.org LGBT Community event at the BB and T Classic featuring 2 great college basketball games with the University of Maryland, George Washington University, George Mason University and N.C. State.

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Attractions Bike The Sites - Bike & Roll

National Mall

Bike the Sites leads guided bike tours of Washington DC and rents comfort mountain bikes, road bikes, cruisers, and more. See more sites and have more fun on a bike! See bikethesites.com for tour & equipment descriptions, schedules and specialty tours. Phone: (202) 842-BIKE

The center of American government and culture is symbolized and celebrated by this national park, commissioned originally

by George Washington and on the itineraries of all who visit the nation’s capital. Between Independence and Constitution Ave. Phone: (202) 485-9880.

National Zoo

Corcoran Museum of Art The Corcoran Gallery of Art is one of the oldest privately supported cultural institutions in Washington, DC. The museum's main focus is American art. 500 17th Street NW. Phone: (202) 639-1700 www.corcoran.org

Eastern Market One of the oldest indoor - outdoor markets in the country, the Eastern Market is comprised of the North, South and Central Halls, plus the Market 5 Gallery which offers not only a venue for artists from all over the world to exhibit and sell their works, but also is where children and adults can learn to paint, sculpt, dance and work with crafts. 7th and C Street (North Carolina Ave.) SE. (202) 544-0083.

Hillwood Museum & Gardens Explore the largest collection of 18th and 19th century Russian art outside of Russia, a beautiful collection of 18th century French art and the azalea and orchid collections of the gardens preserved as they were when Marjorie Post first founded the museum. 4155 Linnean Avenue NW. Phone: (202) 686-5807.

International Spy Museum See the largest collection of artifacts and memorabilia related to spies and espionage in the world, housed in one of the older buildings in Washington, D.C. where the American Communist Party was originally headquartered. The kids will love this museum, as many of the exhibits are interactive. 800 F Street. (202) EYE-SPY-U.

John F. Kennedy Center The Kennedy Center is America’s living memorial to President Kennedy. As always, the Center continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision by producing and presenting an unmatched variety of theater and musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, and folk music, and multi-media performances for all ages. 2700 F Street, NW. (800) 444-1324, kennedy-center.org

Part of the Smithsonian Institution, home to the giant pandas Tian Tian and Mei Xiang and hundreds of other species, the best veterinary hospital and endangered species research field station in the country, the National Zoo should not be missed on your next visit to the nation’s capital. 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW. Phone: (202) 673-4800.

Newseum The Newseum is a 250000-square-foot interactive museum of news and journalism, featuring 15 theaters and 14 galleries. 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 292-6100 www.newseum.org

The Phillips Collection This exceptional museum features an exquisite collection of impressionist and modern American and European art, special Artful Evening programs, and Sunday Concerts. 1600 21st Street NW. Phone: (202) 387-2151.

Shakespeare Theater The Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C., has dedicated itself to becoming the nation's premier classic theatre. By focusing on works with profound themes, complex characters and heightened language written by Shakespeare, his contemporaries and those playwrights he influenced, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's artistic mission is unique among regional theatres: to bring to vibrant life groundbreaking, thought-provoking and eminently accessible classic theatre in a uniquely American style. 450 7th Street, NW. Phone: (877) 487-8849.

Smithsonian Institution Known variously as the “nation’s attic” and the “national museum of American history,” the Smithsonian fills these roles and so much more. Explore the many museums, take one of the many tours and enjoy some of the many cultural programs presented there during your visit. 1000 Jefferson Drive SW. (202) 357-2700.

National Air & Space Museum Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Air and Space Museum houses the largest collection of air and spacecraft in the world. 7th and Independence Avenue NW. Phone: (202) 357-1400.

U.S. Capitol Tour this symbol of democracy, recognized all over the world, and see American legislators in action within this architectural marvel. Between Independence and Constitution Avenues. (202) 225-6827.

National Gallery of Art

Washington Monument

The vast collection of America’s outstanding art museum and internationally famous Sculpture Garden includes paintings, sculpture and graphics by notable artists from Medieval times to the present. Between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, in the National Mall. Phone: (202) 737-4215.

Explore the monument, which can be seen from every corner of Washington, D.C., that stands in tribute to George Washington, the “Father of His Country,” who helped determine how America’s three branches of government would work together and with the President. 900 Ohio Drive SW. Phone: (202) 426-6841.

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B&B at the William Lewis House Beacon Hotel Comfort Inn - Convention Center Courtyard by Marriott Embassy Row Holiday Inn Central St. Gregory Hotel

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Beacon Bar & Grill Crew Club Fireplace, The Larry’s Lounge M Street Bar and Grill

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FEATURED NIGHTLIFE 2

Sky Bar at Beacon Bar & Grill

202-872-1126

NIGHTLIFE

1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW / Thomas Circle www.beaconskybar.com Hours: 6:30AM-11:00PM, Sunday Brunch 11:00AM-3:00PM Sporting a fresh hew look and menu, atop the Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters.

TAGS: seasonal rooftop lounge, cozy and welcoming vibe, simple and tasty bar menu...

21 Crew Club

202-319-1333

1321 14th Street NW / Dupont Circle www.crewclub.net Hours: Open 24 Hours A Day Explore the unexpected. Daily specials and weekly events. Always open.

TAGS: wet area, steam room, lounges, private dressing rooms, sauna, tanning, full gym...

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202-293-1293

2161 P Street NW / Just West of Dupont Circle www.fireplacedc.com Hours: Sun - Thurs 1:00pm - 2:00am, Fri - Sat 1:00pm - 3:00am Happy Hour every night! Come for drinks on the first floor & stay to dance on the second floor.

TAGS: happy hour, drink specials, no cover, DJ, separate upstairs and downstairs spaces...

23 Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant

703-685-0555

555 South 23rd Street, Arlington, VA / Pentagon City www.freddiesbeachbar.com Hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-2am; Fri 11am-2am; Sat-Sun 10am-2am Freddie's is a full service bar & restaurant and is the only gay bar in Northern Virginia.

TAGS: drag performances, drink specials, food...

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202-483-1483

1840 18th Street NW / Adams Morgan www.larrysloungewdc.com (website coming soon) Hours: Sun - Thurs 4pm - 2am; Fri - Sat 4pm - 3am A welcoming and unassuming neighborhood bar with a great happy hour and friendly patrons.

TAGS: drink specials, happy hour, video games, patio, lounge, locals, neighborhood...

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202-530-3621

2033 M Street NW / Dupont Circle www.21mlounge.com Hours: M-F 6:30AM-10PM, S-S 7:30AM-10PM, Sun Brunch 11AM-3PM Inspired by Marilyn Monroe, a sleek, hip and sensuous place to gather with friends.

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Greetings... from the Executive Director

Rehoboth Beach was founded in the 1870’s as the site of a religious camp. Following the development of a railroad and boardwalk in the 1900’s, Rehoboth Beach evolved into an active gay friendly resort town. Today, it stands as a year-round gay resort, with more than 200 gayowned restaurants, shops, lodgings and nightspots.

Embracing the northernmost part of the Delaware shore, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach are only a short two-and-a-half hour drive from Washington D.C. and Baltimore, three hours from Philadelphia and four hours from New York City.

Thought of as the Mid-Atlantic region’s answer to Key West or Provincetown, Rehoboth boasts two gay beaches with plenty of people watching and a lively boardwalk full of arcades, eateries and bars. Many of the restaurants and attractions are surprisingly affordable, and there’s a great mix of cheap, elegant and trendy. This means you can grab a hot dog, stop at a crab shack, ride the bumper cars or spend the day at a spa and sit down for a lavish dinner. If you’re looking for a more active outing, you can head to one of the nearby parks for hiking trails, fishing, camping and kayaking. On nearby Route 1, you’ll find a haven for outlet shopping (FYI, there’s no sales tax in Delaware!).

Welcome to Downtown Rehoboth Beach, No wonder more and more people are coming to downtown Rehoboth Beach.

They've discovered our boutique shops, luxurious hotels and B&B’s, pampering spas, remarkable live theatre and innovative art galleries. Along with the unmatched pleasure of simply being by the water where spirits rise with the tide and a fresh breeze, they've discovered our vibrant food scene. Downtown is abundant with good food and good people.

From fries on the boardwalk to elegant dinners, from a weekend hotel to an international conference, from souvenirs to haute couture, from funky to a farmers market, there's something for everyone downtown.

The heart of any town is its downtown and Rehoboth Beach is full of beauty, historic architecture and lots of ways to be entertained. Our business community is made up of people that work to share their own passions with you.

Be sure to check out our website at downtownrehoboth.com for all that downtown Rehoboth Beach has to offer.

See you downtown, year 'round.

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Boardwalk Plaza Hotel

800-33-BEACH

2 Olive Avenue www.boardwalkplaza.com When you want it all, choose the Boardwalk Plaza! On the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, the Boardwalk Plaza is Delaware's only oceanfront AAA Four Diamond Award Winner and offers every pampering amenity - beautiful Victorian suites, room service, bellhop service, a heated spa pool and fine oceanfront dining in Victoria's Restaurant. Open all year.

2 Comfort Inn Rehoboth Beach

800-590-5451

19210 Coastal Highway www.comfortinnrehoboth.com

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Gay friendly Comfort Inn Rehoboth Beach has been completely renovated inside and out including rooms with Simmons Beautyrest mattresses, sofa beds, flat screens, refrigerators and microwaves. Enjoy a free full, hot breakfast buffet, free WIFI, free parking, fitness center and swimming pool in season. Our hotel is close to Tanger outlets, reasonably priced dining and supermarkets. At Comfort Inn, you get value for spend 1.5 miles from downtown Rehoboth Beach venues such as Lula Brazil, Rigby's, Blue Moon and Poodle Beach.

DINING Restaurants / CafÊs a(MUSE.) Aqua Grill Arena’s Deli & Bar Back Porch Cafe, The Big Sissies Bar & Grill Blue Moon 11 Bramble & Brine

44 Baltimore Avenue 57 Baltimore Avenue 149 Rehoboth Avenue 59 Rehoboth Avenue 37385 Rehoboth Avenue 35 Baltimore Avenue 315 Rehoboth Avenue

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127 Rehoboth Avenue 37300 Rehoboth Avenue 320 Rehoboth Avenue 208 Rehoboth Avenue 28 Wilmington Avenue 24 Rehoboth Avenue 50 Wilmington Avenue 52 Baltimore Avenue 329 Savannah Road, Lewes 234 Rehoboth Avenue 14 Wilmington Avenue 19730 Coastal Highway 134 Rehoboth Avenue 15 Wilmington Street 404 Rehoboth Avenue 50 Wilmington Avenue 42 Baltimore Avenue 102 Second Street 33 Baltimore Avenue 2 Olive Avenue (Boardwalk)

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RESOURCES Camp Rehoboth 39 Baltimore Avenue Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce 501 Rehoboth Avenue www.beach-fun.com Rehoboth Beach Main Street downtownrehoboth.com

302-227-5620 302-227-2233 302-227-2772

SHOPPING & SERVICES Attractions a for a full list of area attractions see page 49

Bookstores 21 Proud Bookstore

50 Baltimore Avenue, Village by The Sea 302-227-6969

Clothing 22 Carlton’s

31 Rehoboth Avenue

302-227-7990

a Thoroughly modern classics from Rbt. Graham, Tommy Bahama, Jos, Ribkoff, The North Face...done with style.

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43 Baltimore Avenue

302-226-3804

Coffee Shops Arena's Café

17314 North Village Main Blvd, Lewes

302-644-0370

Events a for a full list of area events visit http://gayosphere.com AIDS Walk Delaware www.aidswalkdelaware.org Delaware Gay Pride www.delawarepride.org Downtown Rehoboth Beach Fireworks downtownrehoboth.com Fine Art Exhibit & Heritage Artists rehobothartleague.org Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival rehobothfilm.com Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival www.rehobothjazz.com Rehoboth Beach Chocolate Festival downtownrehoboth.com Rehoboth Beach Restaurant Week downtownrehoboth.com Rehoboth Beach Sand Castle Contest Fisherman's Beach Seaside Holidays Main Street - downtownrehoboth.com

302-227-2772 302-227-8408 302-645-9095 302-569-9112 302-227-2772 302-227-2772 302-227-2772 302-227-2772

Food Stores / Markets Grub Grocery

305 Rehoboth Avenue

302-226-4782

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Body Shop Fitness Center

70 Rehoboth Avenue

302-226-0920

59 Baltimore Avenue

302-227-2272

Home Decor Mark Showell Interiors

Leather / Erotica Leather Central

36983 Rehoboth Avenue Extension

302-227-0700

Real Estate Services Maggio Shields Real Estate Brokerage 18756 Coastal Hwy Mann & Sons 19606 Coastal Highway Ocean Atlantic Sotheby's International Realty 330 Rehoboth Ave The Sea Bova Associates 20250 Coastal Highway

302-226-3770 302-226-5600 302-227-6767 302-227-1222

Shopping Beach Essentials 33 Baltimore Avenue Elegant Slumming 33 Baltimore Avenue Waterford Crystal, Tanger Outlet Ctr 34986 Midway Outlet Dr Wooden Indian Ltd. 25 Baltimore Avenue

302-227-5210 302-227-3097 302-645-5304 302-227-8331

Spa / Sauna / Massage Bad Hair Day

45 Lake Avenue

302-227-HAIR

Theater / Performing Arts Clear Space Theatre Company

20 Baltimore Avenue

302-227-2270

Wine & Spirits Cultured Cellar

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Attractions Cape Henlopen State Park

Fisherman's Wharf

42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 302-645-8983 www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen On the water where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. This 3,000 acre park near Lewes has the famous "walking" sand dunes, nature trails with guides, a nature center, camping, bathhouses, tennis, recreation areas and areas for surf fishing and swimming.

Seasonal, tent, and RV camping.

Cape May-Lewes Ferry, The 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes, DE www.drba.net 800-64-FERRY A trip aboard the Cape May-Lewes Ferry from Lewes, Del., to Cape May, N.J., or vice versa, offers far more than just a shortcut from the Delaware coast to the Jersey shore. Crossing the Delaware Bay in 70 minutes, the trip offers a breathtaking view of two of the Mid-Atlantic's most picturesque seaside towns.

Coastal Kayak Rehoboth Beach 302-539-7999 www.coastalkayak.com Coastal Kayak is the most experienced kayak company at the beach! Now in it's 17th year of providing entertaining and educational guided eco-tours and instruction with the most highly trained staff and best equipment in the area.

Services include kayak and sailboat rentals, guided nature tours, as well as certified kayak instruction.

Delaware Seashore State Park 39415 Inlet Rd., Rehoboth Beach, DE 302-227-2800 destateparks.com/park/delaware-seashore The State of Delaware has major coastal areas reserved for public use, including the section south of Dewey Beach to Indian River Inlet. Just north of the Inlet there are usually surfers riding the waves. Limited year round, tent and RV camping.

Dogfish Head Brewery 6 Cannery Village Center Milton, DE 302-226-2739 www.dogfish.com Free tours of our Milton, DE brewery include sampling, a guided tour, and even a chance to get all your beer and merchandise needs met in our on-site gift shop. The tours are fun and give you a chance to get a behind-the-scenes peek at our brewhouse, the cellars - including our 3 huge wooden tanks - and our packaging hall. Tour times vary by season, but in general run Tuesday to Saturday afternoons. Each tour time is limited to 35 people, and all tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes. Reservations recommended.

Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach 302-226-2739 www.dogfish.com Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday we offer a free tour of our home base - the brewpub in downtown Rehoboth Beach.

There you'll see the experimental brewery (where we still brew our Brewpub Exclusive beers about once a month) and our upstairs distillery (where we make vodka, gin & rum). If you're interested in the pub tour, just show up at the pub where the tour begins at 4:30pm.

by the drawbridge, Lewes, DE 302-645-8862 www.fishlewes.com Ahoy!! Welcome to Fisherman's Wharf, by the drawbridge in Lewes, Delaware, where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean. There's plenty to do here at Fisherman's Wharf for the whole family.

Our fleet includes head boats, deep sea charter boats, cruising and sightseeing vessels. The Fisherman's Wharf restaurant, overlooking historical Lewes Rehoboth Canal, is open early for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s a great place to watch the boats dock with their catches or treat the family after a full day of boating.

Funland 6 Delaware Avenue www.funlandrehoboth.orbs.com 302-227-1921 Funland is a family amusement center located on the boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The park offers great entertainment for the whole family, featuring 18 rides, 13 midway games, an electronic shooting gallery, redemption games and redemption center, and an arcade with video and pinball machines.

Our season begins Mother's Day Weekend and runs through Labor Day.

Mile Long Boardwalk Rehoboth Beach www.beach-fun.com One of downtown Rehoboth's greatest assets is a mile-long boardwalk which allows for bike riding, strolling or jogging.

Other activities and special events on the "boards" include miniature golf, arcades, a small amusement park, bandstand musical entertainment and numerous festivals. Here you can sit and watch the sunrise, enjoy our many migrating dolphins and our latest visitors, pelicans.

Nassau Valley Vineyards 32165 Winery Way, Lewes, DE 302-645-9463 www.nassauvalley.com Orchards, Winery, Picnic Tables - Bring your lunch and have a glass of wine. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M., Sunday Noon - 5:00 P.M., Closed on Monday.

Old Landing Golf Course 300 Old Landing Road 302-227-3131 Opened in 1965, this 18 hole golf course is located just 2 miles from the center of Rehoboth Beach. Its challenging par-71 course features water hazards on seven of the holes, while offering a scenic view of Rehoboth Bay amidst tree-lined fairways.

GAY BEACHES North Shores (Gordons Pond in Henlopen State Park) Rehoboth Beach, DE

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Visitors will want to see the new, trendy, upscale, Harbor East area for dining and shopping. Easy to get to from downtown by the FREE Circulator Bus which also continues on to historic Fells Point and recently redeveloped Canton.

Baltimore has a rich historic past with many picturesque areas such as Hampden, which have changed little since the 19th century. While under the siege of the British during the War of 1812, Fort McHenry served as the inspiration for our National Anthem by Francis Scott Key. Enhancing Baltimore’s historic charm are many recreational areas such as Druid Hill Park with its 574 acres and the Baltimore Zoo.

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Welcome... from Visit Baltimore Thank you for considering a trip to our historic, waterfront city.

Offering easy access to major transit, a plethora of museums and cultural sites, shopping hot spots, outstanding accommodations, a beautiful skyline and a vibrant, walkable downtown – Baltimore is a great place for people of all ages and backgrounds to visit.

It’s also easier than ever to get around. Just hop aboard the fast, free and green Charm City Circulator to explore our many unique neighborhoods – from cosmopolitan Harbor East to artsy Mount Vernon, quaint Fells Point to quirky Hamden, or the historic Fort McHenry National Monument and Shrine. Or enjoy our world-famous Inner Harbor with a ride on the water taxi. With so many things to see and do, it will be clear why we’ve earned the nickname “Charm City”.

Many of our accommodations are TAG certified, and we offer a variety of LGBT friendly activities, dining and entertainment options.

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, a couple’s getaway or the ideal location for your nuptials, Baltimore is at once a practical and perfect gay vacation destination.

Please visit www.baltimore.org/lgbt-baltimore to learn even more about what we have to offer.

Thank you for planning your trip to Baltimore, and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

Tom Noonan President & CEO Visit Baltimore

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ACCOMMODATIONS FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Biltmore Suites Hotel

800-868-5064

205 West Madison Street www.biltmoresuites.com This Turn-of-the-Century Victorian hotel, formerly the Shirley Madison House, features 25 rooms & suites, CATV, and continental breakfast.

Located in the heart of the Mount Vernon District of Historic Downtown, Baltimore, nearby are the shops of Antique Row, the Peabody Institute, Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Lyric Opera House & Center Stage. Within walking distance (10-12 Blocks), is the Inner Harbor, Camden Yards at Oriole Park, Ravens Stadium & the Convention Center.

2 Hilton Baltimore

443-573-8700

401 West Pratt Street www.baltimore.hilton.com Hilton Baltimore is the official hotel of the Baltimore Convention Center, with direct covered access to the facility via pedestrian sky bridge. Located adjacent to Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Hilton Baltimore is within walking distance to the city's leading attractions, including the Inner Harbor and shops at The Gallery, the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Mt. Vernon Cultural District, and innumerable fine and eclectic dining options.

The hotel boasts a brand new Hilton Fitness by Precor速 USA Center, featuring premium cardiovascular and strength training equipment with entertainment, as well as a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna.

Guest rooms feature the Hilton Serenity Collection bed and bath experience, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source bath amenities, and natural tile in a spa-like setting.

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Baltimore Restaurant Week (Winter)

Baltimore Restaurant Week (Summer)

January - February, 2015 Various restaurants across Baltimore www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com At select restaurants, enjoy a variety of three-course prix-fixe dinners and lunches, in just about any cuisine that strikes your fancy. Visit the website for a complete list of participating restaurants, menus, and to make reservations.

Official 2015 dates TBA (previously on Aug 1st – 10th, 2014) www.baltimorerestaurantweek.com The most delicious week of summer is back as many of Baltimore's best restaurants offer special three-course menus for Baltimore Restaurant Week.

Get a taste of Baltimore with specially crafted three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $30.13 and $20.13. Plus, some restaurants are offering two-course lunch menus for $15.13.

MAY Baltimore's Soft-Shell Crab Week Annually in late May Various restaurants across Baltimore www.dinedowntownbaltimore.com

Chesapeake Pride Festival

JUN HONFest June 13th - 14th, 2015 www.honfest.net HonFest is a local tradition. The “Bawlmer” term of endearment, “Hon,” short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore.

Baltimore Pride Parade & Festival Official 2015 dates TBA (previously on June 14th -15th, 2014) Druid Hill Park BaltimorePride.org The Parade will kick off at the corners of Read and Charles Streets in Mount Vernon and travel four blocks north up Charles Street to Chase Street. The festival will feature many regional and local performers, vendors, the Lady Lisa Memorial Drag Stage, a Family Zone, the WeDo Baltimore mass wedding, and plenty of fun for the whole community to enjoy.

Chesapeake Pride River Cruise Official 2015 dates TBA (previously on June 21st, 2014) Mayo Beach Park, Honeysuckle Dr, Mayo, MD 410-599-0273 www.chesapeakepridefestival.org Join us for the 3rd annual Pride Cruise aboard the beautiful Richard Lee, one of the last wooden tour boats to be built in the Chesapeake Bay. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar available.

The boat depart from Discovery Village Marina, 4800 Atwell Rd, Shady Side, MD. There's limited space on the boat, so get your tickets quick before they're all gone!

JUL Artscape July 17th - 19th, 2015 (The third weekend in July) www.artscape.org Station North Arts & Entertainment District USA’s largest free arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days.

Artscape features fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits including, outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography and the Janet & Walter Sondheim Prize; incredible live concerts; a full schedule of performing arts; family events, demos, contests, children's entertainers, street theater; and a delicious, menu of food and drink.

Official 2015 dates TBA (previously on August 2nd, 2014) [12noon-6PM] Mayo Beach Park, Edgewater, MD 410-353-5534 www.chesapeakepridefestival.org This Chesapeake Pride Festival promises to be the best one yet. This year, we are "at the beach" on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Join us for a day of fun, friends, food, drink and GREAT entertainment including our annual drag show, plus a couple of other surprises.

SEP HampdenFest September 20th, 2014 [11 am - 7 pm] www.hampdenfest.blogspot.com hampdenfest@gmail.com HampdenFest began as a local community event organized by the Hampden Village Merchants Association and the Hampden Community Council, but in recent years has evolved into a neighborhood arts festival that draws visitors, as well as local residents, to enjoy the community of merchants on and around West 36th St.

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1840s Carrollton Inn 50 Albemarie Street Admiral Fell Inn 888 South Broadway Baltimore Harbor Hotel 101 West Fayette Street Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards 110 S Eutaw St Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 700 Aliceanna Street Brookshire Suites 120 East Lombard Street BWI Airport Marriott 1743 W Nursery Rd, Linthicum Heights Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore 1000 Aliceanna Street Days Inn Inner Harbor 100 Hopkins Place DoubleTree Inn at The Colonnade 4 West University Parkway Embassy Suites Baltimore North 213 International Cir., Hunt Valley Embassy Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor 222 St Paul Place Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore 200 International Drive Gramercy Mansion 1400 Greenspring Valley Road HI - Baltimore Hostel 17 W Mulberry Street Hilton Baltimore 401 West Pratt Street Holiday Inn Balt. Inner Harbor 301 West Lombard Street Hotel Brexton 868 Park Avenue Hyatt Regency Baltimore 300 Light Street Inn at 2920 2920 Elliott Street Lord Baltimore Hotel 20 W Baltimore Street Monaco Balt., a Kimpton Hotel 2 North Charles Street Mount Vernon Hotel 24 West Franklin Street North Baltimore Plaza Hotel 2004 Greenspring Drive Pier 5 Hotel 711 Eastern Avenue Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel 202 East Pratt Street Royal Sonesta Harbor Court 550 Light Street Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel 903 Dulaney Valley Rd., Towson Sheraton Inner Harbor 300 South Charles Street Sleep Inn and Suites Downtown Inner Harbor 301 Fallsway The Inn at Henderson’s Wharf 1000 Fell Street The Mt. Washington Conference Center 5801 Smith Avenue Wyndham Baltimore Peabody Court 612 Cathedral Street

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DEC Baltimore Lighted Boat Parade Annually in early December 410-868-7440, www.fpyc.net December's annual boat parade sees more than 50 pleasure craft making their way from Baltimore's Inner Harbor to Fells Point, festooned with holiday lights and other colorful decorations. Benefitting Toys for Tots.

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13.5% Wine Bar Bagby Pizza Co. Brewer’s Art, The Cafe Hon Charleston Chazz: A Bronx Original City Café Fleet Street Kitchen George’s on Mt. Vernon Golden West Cafe Grano Emporio Grano Pasta Bar Holy Frijoles Kali's Court Le Garage Mount Vernon Stable & Saloon PAZO Restaurant Red Maple Rocket to Venus Roy's Sascha's Talara Tapas Teatro Tavern on the Hill Ten Ten Wit & Wisdom at The Four Seasons

1117 West 36th Street 410-889-1064 1006 Fleet Street 410-605-0444 1106 North Charles Street 410-547-6925 1002 West 36th Street 410-243-1230 1000 Lancaster Street 410-332-7373 1415 Aliceanna Street 410-522-5511 1001 Cathedral Street 410-539-4252 1012 Fleet Street 410-244-5830 612 Cathedral Street 410-727-7101 1105 West 36th Street 410-889-8891 3547 Chestnut Avenue 443-438-7521 1031 West 36th Street 443-869-3429 908 West 36th St, Hampden 410-235-2326 1606 Thames Street 410-276-4700 911 West 36th Street 410-243-6300 909 North Charles Street 410-685-RIBS 1425 Aliceanna Street 410-534-PAZO 930 North Charles Street 410-547-0149 3360 Chestnut Ave, Hampden 410-235-7887 720 B Aliceanna Street 410-659-0099 527 North Charles Street 410-539-8880 615 S. President Street 410-528-9883 1711 North Charles Street 410-332-0110 900 Cathedral Street 410-230-5400 1010 Fleet Street 410-244-6867 200 International Drive 410-223-1456

NIGHTLIFE Bars / Dance Clubs / Lounges / Piano Club 1722 (After hours) Club Charles Club Hippo Club Orpheus Club XS 21 Drinkery, The Gallery One Bar Golden West Cafe

1722 North Charles Street 1724 North Charles Street 1 West Eager Street 1003 East Pratt Street 1307 North Charles Street 205 West Read Street 1735 Maryland Avenue 1105 West 36th Street

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NIGHTLIFE CONTINUED Grand Central Pub 13 Holy Frijoles Jay’s On Read Street 14 Le Garage Leon's of Baltimore Mixers Owl Bar, The Quest, The Rowan Tree, The Sapphos ZiascoZ

1001 North Charles Street 908 West 36th St, Hampden 225 West Read Street 911 West 36th Street 870 Park Avenue 6037 Belair Road 1 East Chase Street 3607 Fleet Street 1633 South Charles Street 1001 North Charles Street 1313 East Pratt Street

410-752-7133 410-235-2326 410-225-0188 410-243-6300 410-539-4850 410-483-6011 410-347-0888 410-563-2617 410-468-0550 410-752-7133 410-276-5790

RESOURCES Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. 10 West Eager Street 410-837-2050 30 GLBT Community Center of Balt. & Central MD 1000 Cathedral St 410-777-8145 Visit Baltimore www.baltimore.org 877-BALTIMORE

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813 West 36th St, Hampden

410-889-0380

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1001 West 36th St, Hampden 410-467-2632

Antiques / Collectibles Avenue Antiques/The Ideal 32 Bazaar Oddities & Curiosities

901 West 36th St, Hampden 410-467-0329 3534 Chestnut Ave, Hampden 410-844-3015

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Baltimore Maritime Museum Maryland Historical Society Maryland Science Center National Aquarium in Baltimore Walters Art Museum, The

301 East Pratt Street, Pier 1 201 West Monument Street 601 Light Street 501 East Pratt Street 600 North Charles Street

410-539-1797 410-685-3750 410-685-2370 410-576-3800 410-547-9000

527 North Charles Street

410-539-8880

813 West 36th St, Hampden

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410-777-8145

Florists Flowers by Chris 33 The Modest Florist

1019 Cathedral Street 410-727-3434 3601 Chestnut Ave, Hampden 410-753-4420

Hair Salons / Barbershops Neal’s The Hair Studio & Day Spa 856 Park Avenue Zena’s Spa & Salon 1014 North Charles Street

410-528-8100 410-783-1971

Holistic Health / Healing / Spiritual Bikram Yoga Hampden

911 West 36th Street

410-243-2040

Home Decor 34 Trohv

921 West 36th St, Hampden 410-366-3456

Leather / Erotica Chained Desires

136 West Read Street

410-528-8441

Massage / Massage Therapists Live Well Be Well

911 West 36th Street

443-531-8743

Pharmacies / Health & Beauty Mount Vernon Pharmacy Park Avenue Pharmacy

900 Cathedral Street 1535 Park Avenue

410-539-8030 410-225-0800

Shopping Charlotte Elliott and The Book Store Next Door 837 W 36th St 410-243-0990

Specialty Shops 32 Bazaar Oddities & Curiosities

3534 Chestnut Avenue

410-844-3015

Transportation Services Amtrak

1500 North Charles Street - Amtrak.com

800-USA-RAIL

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing Harborplace and The Gallery at Harborplace 200 East Pratt St

410-332-4191

Wine & Spirits Bin 604 Spirits of Mount Vernon

604 South Exeter Street 900 North Charles Street

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Attractions American Visionary Art Museum

Maryland Historical Society

800 Key Highway 410-244-1900 www.avam.org The museum is the national repository for the artworks created by self-taught artists & the building's architecture is an artistic creation unto itself. Located in a historic location in downtown Baltimore at the base of Federal Hill.

Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum 216 Emory Street 410-727-1539 www.baberuthmuseum.com George Herman "Babe" Ruth was born February 6, 1895 at 216 Emory Street, a Baltimore row house that is now just a long fly ball from Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Over the course of its 30-year history, the Babe Ruth Museum's mission has evolved to not only feature the greatest baseball player ever, but also to present the rich and storied histories of Baltimore's Orioles and Colts.

B & O Railroad Museum 901 West Pratt Street 410-752-2490 www.borail.org This National Historic Landmark holds the oldest, most historic and comprehensive American railroad collection in the World, in a unique complex of historic structures, all on a 40-acre historic site universally recognized as the birthplace of American railroading.

Charles Theater, The 1711 North Charles Street 410-727-3456 www.thecharles.com The only theatre of its kind in Baltimore, The Charles has the unique distinction of offering first-run specialty films in addition to Hollywood movies, foreign films and cinema classics. The 1150-seat, 23,000 square-foot movie house is located in one of Charles Street's most intriguing historic buildings.

Harbor East 1040 Hull Street, Suite 200 443-573-4466 www.harboreast.com Baltimore’s premier waterfront entertainment/lifestyle destination is located where President Street meets Aliceanna Street. Harbor East offers a collection of the area’s finest restaurants and retail.

Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall 1212 Cathedral Street 410-783-8100, www.bsomusic.org The Symphony Hall has been the home of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra since its opening in 1982. Among the most recognizable structures in Baltimore, the unique, circular building instantly became the artistic and cultural hub of Baltimore, serving as a world-class performance space for the BSO. Named for the late Baltimore philanthropist and former BSO president, Joseph Meyerhoff, the 2,443seat hall has been hailed for its pristine acoustics & versatility. As one of the city’s premier cultural venues, the Meyerhoff has played host to int’l classical stars.

201 West Monument Street 410-685-3750 Discover the history of Maryland and America at the home of the original manuscript of the Star-Spangled Banner.

Don't miss Tench Tilghman's Revolutionary War uniform, Benjamin Banneker's almanac, portraits, silver, furniture & more!

Maryland Science Center

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601 Light Street 410-545-5927, www.mdsci.org One of Baltimore’s premier locations for family entertainment is located at the famed Inner Harbor, offering three full floors of hands-on exhibits, IMAX films, planetarium shows, kids? room, observatory, science store and a new cafe.

Maryland Zoo In Baltimore Druid Hill Park 410-396-7102, www.marylandzoo.org Baltimore's wildest attraction! The zoo is home to more than 2,000 exotic mammals, birds and reptiles in a wooded, 180-acre setting. Free parking.

National Aquarium in Baltimore 501 East Pratt Street, Pier 3 410-576-3800 www.aqua.org Stunning exhibits and more than 11,000 aquatic animals?plus the widely lauded new exhibit, Animal Planet Australia, make this Inner Harbor destination Baltimore’s most popular attraction.

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Walters Art Museum 600 North Charles Street 410-547-9000 www.thewalters.org The collection presents an overview of world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20thcentury Europe, and counts among its many treasures Greek sculpture and Roman sarcophagi; medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Deco jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.

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The USS Constellation Historic Ships Museum 301 East Pratt Street 410- 539-1797 www.constellation.org USS Constellation, the last all sail warship built by the US Navy, is open to the public as a museum in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The USS Constellation Museum invites guests to discover life on board the only Civil War era vessel still afloat and explore the ship's maritime history. It is also the custodian of all related artifacts, materials, and histories from the Baltimore-built Frigate Constellation of 1797, to the 1960s-era aircraft carrier Constellation CVA-64, celebrating over 200 years of naval history.

Washington Monument Museum at Mt. Vernon Place 2600 Madison Avenue 410-396-7837 The first U.S. heroic and civic monument was designed by Robert Mills. Call to make arrangements for groups or rental of the facility.

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2-4-1 happy hour starting from $4 everyday 4 PM to 9 PM.

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Welcome... from the Hampden Merchants Association Welcome to Baltimore's Hampden! We are one of the most colorful neighborhoods in a city known for its colorful neighborhoods.

Whether this is your first time here or a return jaunt, we're thrilled you've decided to visit us.

We are, so we’ve been told by visitors, an anomaly in many cities today. We are mostly a neighborhood of locally owned, independent businesses. You won’t find a Starbucks or an Urban Outfitters on our Avenue, and we’re proud of that. In their place you’ll discover a diversity of businesses owned and operated by a cross-section of Baltimore city residents.

Our award-winning eateries and boutiques showcase the best of Baltimore. What’s more, the folks waiting on you live here. And the chances are very good they are a nationally recognized artist or musician.

We couldn’t be more excited that you’ve decided to visit us, and we hope you come back soon.

John Waters has said, “"I've always been inspired by Hampden.”

We hope you will be too.

For more information about Hampden, please visit hampdenmerchants.com.

Sincerely,

Benn Ray President, Hampden Village Merchants Association

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ampden has always celebrated diversity, so it can be no surprise that we rejoiced when Prop. 6, Marriage Equality, passed resoundingly in Maryland. By press time, Baltimore’s Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake will have presided over a mass Pride wedding, but Café Hon hosted a gay ceremony and reception months ago.

Growth in Hampden continues apace with new restaurants including internationally renowned Robbin Haas’ Birroteca; services ranging from beauty and health to massage and yoga; and both new shops and major expansions of established businesses such as Atomic Books. Mill #1 (a massive restoration and rehabilitation of one of the original mills for which the area was famous–see below) is busily signing folks up for new apartments.

And about those mills? The Jones Falls on our western edge provided water energy for the cotton duck mills whose sails powered the Baltimore Clipper tall ships bringing international trade to the City. Today the mills are being converted into residences and multi-use facilities as people rediscover the convenience of City living–with country amenities from our abundant parks teeming with wildlife. All this within walking distance of The Avenue, the heart of Hampden’s shopping district.

Located near several major universities (Johns Hopkins, Loyola, Notre Dame, University of Baltimore, and the Maryland Institute of Fine Art are all just minutes away), The Baltimore Zoo and Baltimore Museum of Art. A five-minute cab ride from Penn Station and ten minutes from downtown, Hampden retains its small town charm with its host of individual stores offering an amazing variety of shopping and local taverns and restaurants providing fabulous food and entertainment. Come celebrate First Fridays, Hampdenfest and HONfest, The Mayor’s Christmas Parade, and The Miracle on 34th Street. In Hampden, EVERY day is a holiday!

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HAMPDEN FEATURED BUSINESS LISTINGS Restaurants / CafĂŠs 12 Cafe Hon

1002 West 36th Street

410-243-1230

a The authentic Baltimore dining experience, featuring Baltimore's tastiest crab cakes, meatloaf, homemade pies, decadent hot fudge sundaes & bread pudding.

13 Holy Frijoles

908 West 36th Street

410-235-2326

a Addictive Mexican fare and an award-winning bar. Dine in or carry-out. Check out our menu online at: www.holyfrijoles.net

14 Le Garage

911 West 36th Street

410-243-6300

a A hardworking neighborhood bar & restaurant serving approachable French cuisine and an eclectic list of beers focusing on Belgian, French & local breweries

16 Rocket to Venus

3360 Chestnut Avenue

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a A restaurant and bar. Dinner is served 5-11 pm. Sunday brunch noon-7 pm.

Reservations are encouraged. Visit us online at: www.rockettovenus.com

Adult Entertainment / Products 31 Sugar

1001 West 36th Street

410-467-2632

a An adult toy boutique, where sex is celebrated, everyone is welcome & the toys are hot! Enter from the parking lot off Roland, under Sprout. sugartheshop.com

Antiques / Collectibles / Specialty Shop 32 Bazaar Oddities & Curiosities

3534 Chestnut Avenue

410-844-3015

a Strange antiques & oddities -- taxidermy, airplants, skulls, quack medical devices, and other weird treasures!

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Florists 33 The Modest Florist

3601 Chestnut Avenue

410-753-4420

a Flowers with a modern twist! Locally-grown, sustainably sourced. Full range of wedding services in Hampden, hon!

Home Decor 34 Trohv

921 West 36th Street

410-366-3456

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