Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide

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Phoenix Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link

  • Use cars, not cabs. You’ll need a car in Phoenix, and renting one for the day is usually less expensive than just one cab ride. Also, you’ll want to take road trips to Arizona’s other attractions, like the Grand Canyon, north of Phoenix, and quaint Tucson's growing LGBT scene to the south.
  • See Scottsdale’s galleries on Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. That’s when the 100-plus galleries in town fling open their doors for open houses and artist receptions during the weekly ArtWalk.
  • Be aware of the golf seasons. The Phoenix area is a top-tier golf destination, with more than 200 challenging courses. Another challenge is the hot weather during summer—making for deep discounts on golf fees. Book for early tee times or late afternoon, and watch when fees go back up from November through April.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Phoenix, Arizona

By Matt Link
Sprawling Phoenix—which at times feels more like L.A. than Arizona—is a booming town with an exploding LGBT population. Arizona may be known as a red state, but you'd never know it when visiting one of Phoenix's many crowded gay bars. And the city has a very happening lesbian scene as well. The Melrose or "M7" area, on 7th Avenue between Camelback Road and Indian School Road, is where you'll find the bulk of the city's queer nightlife, although Phoenix really doesn't have a defined gayborhood. The city's tourism board has gone after the LGBT market with gusto, and there's a choice of gay events throughout the year: January's AGRA Gay Rodeo (one of the better ones on the circuit), Phoenix Gay Pride celebration on the first weekend in relatively cool April, and October's Rainbows Festival, a gay downtown street fair. Read More

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Hotels

Wyndham Phoenix

Downtown At Civic Plaza
Phoenix, AZ 85004 Map

Distance: 0.1 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars
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Yum Yum Tree Guesthouse

90 W. Virginia Avenue
Phoenix, AZ Map

Distance: 2.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Clarendon Hotel and Suites - Phoenix Midtown

401 W. Clarendon Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85013 Map

Distance: 3.0 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Amsterdam

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718 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona

Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Soul Invictus Gallery and Cabaret

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1022 N.W. Grand Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona

Distance: 0.9 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Cheuvront

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1326 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Phoenix

Distance (mi.)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3.8 map
Tucson International Airport 112.9 map
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 253.2 map

Other Smaller Airports near Phoenix

Distance (mi.)
Grand Canyon Pulliam Field 118.6 map
Lake Havasu City Municipal Airport 152.0 map
Yuma International Airport 156.6 map

Flight Deals to Phoenix

Originating From
San Diego (SAN) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Orange County (SNA) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Ontario (ONT) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Phoenix (PHX) $124
Long Beach (LGB) to Phoenix (PHX) $126

Phoenix Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom Furnished 'Casita' Vacation Home

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Full kitchen, Non-Smoking, Pets OK, TV
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from: $300

Indianola Home

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Laundry, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Utensils, VCR
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from: $82

A Delightful Home near Luxury Golf Courses

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils
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