Gay clubs in baltimore md

ave a brunch fit for a drag queen. Visit John Waters’ favorite bookstore. Have a swig at a landmark. Spot Baltimore pride. Our LGBTQ+ Guide to Baltimore has just what you verb if you’re looking for a place to remain, eat, dance, be amazed and feel at home.

LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotels

Baltimore has a long history of being welcoming toward LGBTQ+ individuals and there are many great options to stay while here on vacation. To be in the center of it all, book a stay at the Lord Baltimore Hotel, which is conveniently located between scenic South Baltimore and the city’s artsy northern neighborhoods. They are a member of the Maryland LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce and offer a special package to those visiting during Baltimore Pride. Within walking distance of attractions enjoy the National Aquarium and Camden Yards, the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel features beautiful views of the harbor and recently renovated rooms. Another waterfront option is the Canopy by Hilton Harbor Point, which is found betwe

Gay Nightlife in Baltimore: Foremost Bars, Clubs, & More

Although Washington, D.C., is a powerhouse of the gay nightlife scene on the East Coast, its unassuming and quirky next-door neighbor promises gay travelers an equally good moment. Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and located just 40 miles northeast of Washington. While the metropolis is a worthwhile destination for any traveler for its long history and trendy neighborhoods, LGBT tourists will find Baltimore to be especially welcoming and open. It's the hometown of iconic gay filmmaker John Waters and his drag queen muse, Divine, and the Mount Vernon neighborhood is one of the longest-established gay districts in the country.

If you're on the lookout for something other from the stereotypical gay bars, then this urban area will likely appeal to you. After just one night out in Baltimore, you'll quickly fall in love with its uniqueness and peculiarity.

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Some of Baltimore's gay bars have been around for decades, and continue to attract patrons both young and elderly. Mount Vernon is the gay neighborhood in

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Before the corner of N Charles and W Eager was a CVS, it was a Baltimore institution: Club Hippo. For more than 35 years, Club Hippo was a refuge for Baltimore’s queer community. The dance venue was always a place where, as the club's motto read, “everybody is welcome.” The space gave people the ability to state themselves freely without fear.

The Hippo’s owner during this time was Charles “Chuck” Bowers. Bowers purchased the club in 1978 from its original owners, Kenny Elbert and Don Endbinder. In 1972 Elbert and Endbinder had turned the space into a gay-friendly nightclub. But Bowers was the one responsible for turning the club into a cornerstone of Baltimore’s queer community and the Mount Vernon business district. For instance, Baltimore City’s annual Pride Block Party, with few exceptions, took place at the intersection of Charles and Eager street, anchored by the Hippo.

During the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, Bowers was an outspoken advocate for gay men who contracted the disease. The Hippo at this hour also hosted performances by Broadway stars. The Broadway Care

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