Often dubbed one of America's most livable and progressive cities, the Pacific Northwest river metropolis of Portland, Oregon, ranks among the more gay-friendly destinations of the West. Take a look at this visual guide to gay-popular Portland neighborhoods, businesses, nightclubs, and attractions throughout the Rose City.
Voodoo Doughnuts, the legendary 24-hour donut shop in Old Town | Mint/820 Bistro and Lounge, in the North Eliot neighborhood | Downtown Portland skyline, viewed from East Burnside Street | Ace Hotel - a hip, affordable property on Stark Street |
Portland Classical Chinese Garden, in Old Town | Darcelle XV Showplace, the infamous female impersonation bar in Old Town | Alberta Arts District, Northeast Portland | Out Kayaking, a gay kayaking club in Portland, Oregon |
Hawthorne District, a progressive and GLBT-popular neighborhood on the East Side | Powell's City of Books, on West Burnside Street | Palio Dessert & Espresso House, in Ladd's Addition (near Hawthorne) | Red Cap Garage and Boxxes gay entertainment complex, downtown on Stark Street |