The Big D’s Big Gay scene makes it a solid place to come for a gay holiday, or a regular ol’ holiday with a shade of gay. In a 30-block radius, there are several other popular spots, like Kaliente, the Tin Room, BJ’s NXS, the Eagle, and Joe/Brick’s Bar. Surrounding these nightclub behemoths are 7 bars to whet your whistle: TMC, JRs, Sue Ellen’s, Havana, Woody’s (Is there one in every city?!), the Drama Room and Alexandre’s. The club has an outdoor patio, an enclosed and basically soundproof chill area, a giant dance floor with kinetic lights, and the Rose Room with drag shows every weekend. S4 is a mixed crowd, but it’s so gay that even the straight boys are confused. The biggest spots are the Round Up Saloon, recently nominated as one of the top gay bars in the world by TripOut, and S4, which is right across the street. The concentration of gay life is also very convenient, allowing you to park once and visit several venues throughout the night. The nightlife venues are gargantuan! Every place has at least one outdoor patio.
One visit to “The Strip,” the center of gay life along Cedar Springs Road, and you will see what we mean. Texans are proud to say that everything is bigger in the Lone Star State. Local Guru Ashley Collum shares all the hot spots of Dallas! Check out her interview and find all the great places to see and things to do when you visit gay Dallas! Party on Friday and Saturday and repent in the city’s LGBT megachurch, the Cathedral of Hope, on Sunday. No matter what scene, type or fetish you’re into, you can find it in Dallas. There are light rail lines, bike/walking paths, buses, a trolley system and seven interstate systems serving the metropolitan area. For those of you who like it hot, Big D is the city for you! Dallas, like most major cities in the United States, offers a variety of transportation options. Winters tend to be mild, with normal daytime highs ranging from mid 50s-70s. Temperatures can reach into the triple digits.
In the summer, Dallas tends to be warm and dry. In fact, there are several gay bars and clubs all within walking distance of the Cedar Springs strip. A lot of gay/lesbian bars are found in the Oak Lawn neighborhood, but many are peppered throughout the city. Dallas boasts two thriving LGBT neighborhoods, both just minutes from Downtown. More than just steers and queers, Gay Dallas is a thriving cosmopolitan city with wonderful museums, culture and beautiful men and women.