Summer has arrived and now every weekend is a mad dash to the beach for millions of city-dwellers. This week FunMaps took some time to highlight our top gay beach towns. Whether you plan to party, barbeque, bike, swim or sunbathe, these beach getaways have staying power with the glbt community.
If you live in a city like Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, San Diego or Miami Beach you’re already at the beach. For those of us who live in the Northeast or Midwest, the beach is more elusive. Beach getaways are usually a bit of a trek, but well worth it. Provincetown, at the very tip of Cape Cod is a favorite of New Englanders. New Yorkers often flee to the Hamptons on the remote, easternmost end of Long Island. Another favorite is Fire Island, a thin barrier island free of cars only accessible by ferry. Rehoboth Beach in Delaware is a nearby getaway from Washington D.C. and also draws New Yorkers and Philadelphians. We can’t exclude the Jersey Shore now made famous by MTV and the likes of Snooki and “The Situation.” Atlantic City and Asbury Park pull the biggest crowds from New York and Philly. Asbury Park has a great deal of gay-owned businesses and is turning the Jersey Shore into a gay hotspot. In the Midwest, Michigan’s Saugatuck/Douglas area is home to the Dunes Resort, the midwest’s largest gay and lesbian resort. Lake Michigan has beaches, so even though it’s not the ocean, it’s still the beach.
Related - Explore Asbury Park Our interactive map of Asbury Park will help you find gay clubs and gay friendly hotels in relation to the beach. Launch map.
Toronto's Festival of Beer at the 18th-century castle Fort York offers enthusiasts the opportunity to sample more than 200 different brews. Visitors to the festival can enjoy the impressive backdrop as they work their way amongst the numerous brewery stands offering everything from the palest pilsners to the deepest stouts. Food comes from various restaurants on the premises and there is live music throughout. Other attractions include brewing and cooking demonstrations and guest speakers.
Gay Pride Amsterdam is the yearly highlight for gay Amsterdam. Don't miss this thrilling weekend, as Amsterdam Pride is one of the biggest and most special gay prides around the globe! With street parties all weekend long, the best club circuit parties and of course the famous Canal Parade on Saturday.
It's time that we have a call to action for our community to demand equality face to face. Now more than ever, support from HRC members and allies is critical in the progressing fight for equality. We all have the ability to make changes to better all of our lives. This will be an evening filled with a Silent Auction, Entertainment, moving messages and dinner. Ask your friends, coworkers, family members and neighbors to join you at this amazing night of celebration.
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