{"id":79288,"date":"2021-01-12T16:30:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T22:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=79288"},"modified":"2021-05-27T10:26:18","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T15:26:18","slug":"5-fabulous-lgbtqia-day-trips-from-big-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/5-fabulous-lgbtqia-day-trips-from-big-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabulous LGBTQIA day trips from 5 major cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>Note:<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions\u2014please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t we all use a mini-break right about now? Day trips are just the ticket for a change of scenery, and perfect for overnight jaunts <em>sans<\/em> airports. For LGBTQIA travelers, it\u2019s also prime time to discover new, gay-friendly destinations where local communities welcome you with rainbow colors. Here are our favorite flash trips from big cities for you to explore now.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/lp\/lgbtq-gay-travel-hotels?eapid=0&amp;pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa&amp;tpid=70201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED<\/strong>: Visit our LGBTQIA travel hub for welcoming hotels, the ultimate queer events calendar, inspiration, and more!<\/a><\/p>\n<h1><strong>Guerneville, CA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-79372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Guerneville1-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL TIME <\/strong>90<em> mins from downtown San Francisco<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Take your pick of scenic drives from San Francisco\u2014either oceanside via HWY 1, or US-101 through charming Petaluma\u2014to reach Guerneville. Sonoma County\u2019s beloved LGBTQIA enclave is perched on the Russian River, nestled between wineries, Pacific shores, and spectacular redwood forests. Start your visit with a treat at one of the tasty shops inside <strong>Guerneville Bank Club<\/strong>, then hit gay-owned <strong>Equality Vines<\/strong> to taste some of Sonoma\u2019s top vintages (reserve in advance). Grab an Oprah-endorsed biscuit or hearty salad at <strong>Big Bottom Market<\/strong> for lunch, and feast on a Korean fried chicken sandwich from retro-fab <strong>Pat\u2019s International<\/strong> for dinner. Guerneville\u2019s go-to gay club <strong>R3<\/strong> is currently renovating, but plans to reopen in spring 2021 with better-than-ever karaoke, drag shows, and dancing till the wee hours.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY<\/strong> Lodging at lesbian-owned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Guerneville-Hotels-Boon-Hotel-Spa.h45605724.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boon Hotel + Spa<\/a> is a breath of fresh air, with standard or fireplace suites, pool and hot tub, and breakfast included. (P.S. Dogs are welcome, too!)<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Northampton, MA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-79371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton.jpg 1257w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Northampton-512x340.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL TIME<\/strong><em> Less than 2 hours from downtown Boston<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Few queer-friendly cities can compete with out-and-proud Northampton. It\u2019s a small city that\u2019s home to such a high proportion of LGBTQIA-identifying residents, some consider it a queer mecca, especially for lesbians. From Boston, artsy \u201cNoHo\u201d is just two hours westward across Pioneer Valley. Enjoy the mellow vibes, stroll tree-lined streets, check out the<strong> Campus Arboretum at Smith College<\/strong>, or bike\/hike the 11-mile <strong>Norwottuck Rail Trail<\/strong> along the Connecticut River. The <strong>Emily Dickinson Museum<\/strong> is temporarily closed, but you can still get literary at <strong>Broadside Bookshop<\/strong>. Grab a pint at lesbian comic Kate Clinton\u2019s favorite pub <strong>Fitzwilly\u2019s<\/strong>, or a bite at <strong>Thornes Marketplace<\/strong>. Just don\u2019t expect to find a dedicated \u201cgay bar,\u201d because in Northampton, that\u2019s every place.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY<\/strong> A 10-minute drive south in Holyoke is the gay-welcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Springfield-Hotels-D-Hotel-Suites-Spa.h849303.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D. Hotel Suites &amp; Spa<\/a>, featuring cozy boutique accommodations, indoor pool, breakfast included, and two restaurants.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Long Beach, CA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_79368\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-79368\" class=\"wp-image-79368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/long-beach-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-79368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Women couple in LA<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL TIME<\/strong><em> 45 mins from downtown Los Angeles<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Move over WeHo! Lively Long Beach is luring Angelenos with its everyday gayness, including out gay Mayor Robert Garcia, a bustling LGBTQIA Center, a mega Pride festival each May, and nearly a dozen queer bars. Along E. 4th Street\u2019s colorful \u201c<strong>Retro Row<\/strong>,\u201d browse dozens of kitschy and vintage shops. Refuel at <strong>Hot Java Coffee Shop<\/strong>, or if the time is right, at <strong>Art Du Vin<\/strong> wine bar (now open with limited hours). Grab a boss sandwich at either <strong>Heritage<\/strong> or <strong>Foundation<\/strong> sandwich shops, both serving hearty grub great for lunching at <strong>Harvey Milk Promenade Park<\/strong> and <strong>Equality Plaza<\/strong> on E. 3rd Street. Cap off your visit with happy hour or Sunday brunch gay-owned Hamburger Mary\u2019s, always a sparkly time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY\u00a0<\/strong>The Queen Mary ocean liner\u2013turned\u2013hotel is temporarily closed, so check out nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Hotel-Maya-A-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Hotel.h5148.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hotel Maya \u2013 a Doubletree by Hilton Hotel<\/a>, featuring harbor views, firepits, and an outdoor pool.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Milwaukee, WI<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/milwaukee-510x340.jpeg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL TIME<\/strong><em> 90 mins from downtown Chicago<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Up Lake Michigan from Chicago, fall for Laverne and Shirley\u2019s hometown and its friendly LGBTQIA community. \u201cBrew City\u201d earned its name as the home of classic beer brands like Miller and Pabst, but these days, upscale breweries double as delicious gastropubs. Reserve your heated riverfront \u201chop hut\u201d for lunch at <strong>Lakeshore Brewery<\/strong>, then head down the <strong>RiverWalk<\/strong> for incredible, edible souvenirs at the famous <strong>Wisconsin Cheese Mart<\/strong>. Downtown gay club <strong>This Is It!<\/strong> is a must for sassy drag shows and daily drink specials, but Walker\u2019s Point is home to <strong>Walker\u2019s Pint<\/strong>, the long-running, lesbian-owned neighborhood hangout local\u2019s love.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY <\/strong>Industrial-chic style beguiles guests at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Milwaukee-Hotels-The-Iron-Horse-Hotel.h2097106.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iron Horse Hotel<\/a>, named for its spot along the railroad, and taking leather and exposed-brick d\u00e9cor to the next level.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Norfolk, VA<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-79370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1237\" height=\"847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk-600x411.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/norfolk-497x340.jpg 497w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1237px) 100vw, 1237px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL TIME<\/strong> Less<em> than 4 hours from Washington D.C.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Norfolk may be off-the-radar for many LGBTQIA travelers, but this harbor city is brimming with culture, and well worth a day (or overnight) trip from D.C. Roam through the Waterside District and Granby Street by foot or bike, and duck into <strong>MJ\u2019s Tavern<\/strong> for a brew break. Head a few blocks over to Colley Avenue in Ghent, the gayborhood that\u2019s home to local faves like upscale-Mexican <strong>Luna Maya Restaurant<\/strong>, and <strong>The Wave<\/strong> nightclub (closing early at 10pm, these days). Don\u2019t miss a stop in historic Hampton Roads across the James River, where the new black- and lesbian-owned <strong>1865 Brewing Company<\/strong> will open on Mallory Street in early 2021.<\/p>\n<p><strong>STAY <\/strong>Check into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Norfolk-Virginia-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Norfolk-The-Main.h16417334.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Norfolk The MAIN<\/a> for slick lodging in a waterfront location, home to the city\u2019s only rooftop beer garden, Grain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Play your gay 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