These are the queerest things to do in Las Vegas
From the Burlesque Hall of Fame to breathtaking nature, these are just some of the places where LGBTQIA+ tourists can thrive.
WORDS BY FRAN TIRADO PHOTOGRAPHY BY NEAL SANTOS Despite the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently tracking across the United States, every single city is home to queer people who thrive, and Las Vegas, Nevada is one of them.
With a bustling LGBTQIA+ epicenter and a rich queer underground, it’s a diamond in the desert. That’s why Vegas was a natural stop on our road trip, where we’re showing you first hand how you can experience queer culture, and all the hidden gems of LGBTQIA+ American travel. — We landed in Las Vegas the way you’re supposed to: after dark, delirious, and in serious need of a nightcap.
Our hotel was a short walk from the “Fruit Loop” as it’s been called since the 70s. This cluster of gay nightclubs down East Naples Drive holds court for LGBTQIA+ visitors and locals alike between Paradise and University Center Drive (formerly known as Swenson).
