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The word is out...

Already home to a strong LGBT population, gay and lesbian travelers are learning that Cleveland is a hidden gem. Our vibrant and diverse city is chock-full of world-renowned arts & culture, hot nightlife, chic dining options, upscale shopping, pro sports and scenic recreation waiting to be discovered. Plus you'll find the trendy and unique neighborhoods of Lakewood, Ohio City, Tremont, Coventry and the Detroit Shoreway serve as areas for gay nightlife and culture.

The word is getting out and Cleveland welcomes you with great pride. We've got it all together now there's one thing left to do--just add you. 

Cleveland Ohio LGBT Visitors GuideDownload your free copy of the Cleveland LGBT Visitors Guide (5MB PDF).      

Click here to request your copy of the Cleveland LGBT Visitors Guide in the mail.


Cleveland Ohio LGBT Entertainment
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+Entertainment
Want to see or be seen? It's your choice. You can enjoy a quiet evening at the orchestra or an action-packed night at the clubs.  +more
Cleveland Ohio LGBT Shopping
+Shopping
From haute couture to retro home décor, our galleries, boutiques and major department stores keep you shopping. +more
Cleveland Ohio Gay Friendly Hotels

+Accommodations
A luxury hotel in Cleveland or a locally-owned B&B, these accommodations invite you to stay the night. +more
Cleveland Ohio LGBT Visitor Information
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+Visitor Information
There's more to planning the perfect trip than finding the right hotel and buying some tickets to the Rock Hall. We've started a list of services, agencies and others. +more
For sports + recreation, transportation, event or attraction options, search the LGBT resources.

Cleveland LGBT Traveler's Tips

The MetroHealth Pride Clinic at Thomas F. McCafferty Health Center is the first clinic of its kind in Ohio, a facility devoted to serving the unique health needs of the LGBT community.

If you or your partner is in need of medical attention while visiting Cleveland, know that you have patient rights. For more information contact the Cleveland Clinic.

For other services and resources, contact the Cleveland Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center.

The latest news on Cleveland's LGBT community can be found in the Gay People's Chronicle or visit Spangle Magazine online for more information on Cleveland's arts, culture and entertainment scene.


 








 
  Photo Credit:  Brian Miller
  Pride Parade & Festival
Cleveland Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Pride Parade & Festival - Saturday, June 21, 2008

Cleveland Pride's parade features 2,500 people, including more than 20 floats and 30 community groups. Voinovich Bicentennial Park behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is transformed with stages, food, beverages, dancing and in partnership with the Lesbian Gay Community Service Center, a children's pavilion, youth zone and senior space. More than 7,500 attendees, gay and straight, come to celebrate Cleveland's LGBT community. http://www.clevelandpride.org/

 

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