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Seattle Gay Scene – A Guide To Gay Seattle
Visiting the Seattle gay scene will show you a whole world of excitement, fun, and acceptance. From the relaxed west coast vibes to the enjoyable gay bars and clubs scattered throughout the Seattle gay district, there will be something for everyone in the city Starbucks was born.
Living a 2 hour drive north of Seattle, I find myself venturing down for morning trips from Vancouver, Canada often. Seattle is a vibrant city once you get past the rain, but living so fasten, I am used to it already!
The Seattle Queer Scene
I often find myself driving down for the weekend when I am in the mood for a change from the Vancouver nightlife scene or want to attend a show or event in Seattle. There is so much to do in the city, it is definitely worth the drive.
Seattle has a lot to see! From the iconic Pike Place Market to leisurely strolls along the water and world class cuisines, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for in the rainy capital. So grab a Starbucks, your rain jacket, and let’s explore the astounding Seattle gay district.
Gay Neighborhood Seattle
The Seattle gay scene is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, but you’ll find LGBT
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More recent LGBTQIA+ history is rooted in 1969’s Stonewall uprising which sparked a movement, but what’s known about Seattle’s queer history dates back to the late 1800s when downtown Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood – known also as “TheTenderloin,” “Skid Row,” and “Fairyville” – was more welcoming to the burgeoning gay community than the surrounding area, and it saw establishments catering to them flourish.
Here is a historical timeline of some significant LGBTQIA+ milestones in Seattle, as the march for identical rights continues.
NOTE: In several instances, the historical timeline includes verbiage from cause material reflecting the era and which may imply bias, rather than the more appropriate verbiage which used to today.
Jackie Starr, Hotcha Hinton, an unidentified man, and Tonya Del Raye sitting at a table at the Garden of Allah circa 1950s.
Photo courtesy of University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, SOC7421.
Early 1900s:
“Fairyville” Flourishes in Pioneer Square
Gay bars flourish in Pioneer Square despite becoming victims to a police payoff system in which establishments owned by gay people and people of color are forced to pay mon
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Featured GSBA Destinations
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