Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Diversity Guide
The Richmond Region has an active and growing gay scene. A variety of businesses, including bookstores, thrift stores and restaurants, serve as gathering places and support the Region's gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. At Diversity Thrift, all proceeds from the store's sales are used to support the Region's gay community. Godfrey's offers Sunday brunch with unique cross-dressing entertainment, while Phoenix Rising is the area's only gay and lesbian bookstore. If you're looking for other gay and gay-friendly businesses, check out the Lambda Directory, distributed at area bars, stores and other locations. For gay-friendly events, happenings, and discussion, check out GayRVA.com. You can also see what's happening with the GLBT Calendar of Events.
The Gay Pride Festival is an annual celebration held each fall in one of the area's outdoor parks, and each summer, Gay Day is held at Kings Dominion, the area's amusement park. Whether exploring the Region's nightlife or browsing in our shops, gay visitors should feel right at home in our Region. Check out our cultural festivals sampler.
Take a look at VisitRichmondVa.com/rainbow for more information on GLBT travel in the Richmond Region!
Read what Washington DC GLBT Newsmagazine MetroWeekly had to say about the Richmond Region as an affordable and convenient destination.
from GayRVA:
There is good news, bad news, and potentially good news on the DADT (Don’t Ask Don’t Tell) Front. And all the news can become really good if we all pitch in—this is truly an “all hands on deck” momentGood news is that the U.S. military seems to be discharging fewer and fewer service personnel each [...]
Last week I went to a fabulous new restaurant and was sitting across from my girlfriend, enjoying a delightful dinner with imported cheese, organic veggies and a delicious glass of wine, and feeling a little guilty because of the calories.Have you ever had one of those days… or weeks? Where you feel like no matter [...]
April 30, 1877 – Alice B. Toklas is born in San Francisco. Alice B. Toklas was certainly her own woman. At 29, after having earned a university education, she left for Paris. There, in 1907, she met Gertrude Stein, and the striking duo entertained a parade of famous artists and writers in their home. Alice [...]
Find it Here!
Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau | 401 North 3rd Street | Richmond, VA 23219 | 1-800-370-9004
Destination Marketing by TIG Global
