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LGBTQ+ Northeast Ohio

Cleveland is the second largest city in Ohio and represents modernization with a rustic flare. The city has a strong cultural side, with theaters, museums, and a thriving social scene in the Flats East Bank, where the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie converge. Now put another dime in the jukebox, baby! Who would have thought Ohio was such a big gay hangout? With Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland to choose from, it’s a wonder anyone gets any work done around here.

Today, the remnants of Cleveland’s historical railway and canal notoriety serve as an eclectic backdrop for a vibrant city that is turning warehouses into boutique hotels and is a prominent destination for world-class sporting events and concerts near the waterfront. Take a stroll along Cleveland’s popular Historic Warehouse District, spend an evening enjoying some of the city’s major sports complexes in the Historic Gateway District, or explore some of Cleveland’s spectacular museums.

Cleveland’s gay community tends to congregate in the vicinity of the city’s active LGBTQ+ Community Center on Detroit Avenue. Gay friendly hotels and inns, gay & lesbian bars, clubs and great restaurants provide a satisfying night out on the town.