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Gay Richmond

gay city, anti-gay state

Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, with roughly 400 years of history. This history, definitely includes robust LGBTQ activism that pushed the envelope and fought for equal rights in the former southern capital. Activists like Shirley Lesser fought the existing sodomy laws that still existed in the eighties and didn't give up. Lesser went on to found Virginians for Justice, now Equality Virginia and OutRichmond. Richmond is bursting at the seams with diversity, boasting...

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Bars & Clubs

Godfrey's

Longstanding pillar of gay vibrancy
Downtown

Barcode

Great food, great people
Downtown

Babe's of Carytown

Welcoming all babes of Richmond!
Carytown

Fallout

Fetishists among us
River District

Restaurants

Can Can

Adorable French cafe that's become a staple of Carytown
Carytown

Stir Crazy Cafe

Noted by the Gay Community Center of Richmond as a hip and happening queer-positive space
Scotts Addition

Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream

This hyper-illuminated, pet-friendly, people-friendly, Earth-friendly cafe is an absolute MUST experience in Richmond
The Fan

New York Deli

A little slice of New York right here in Richmond
Carytown

Sensi (Closed Temporarily)

Deliciously modern Italian fare in a sophisticated space situated waterside along the James River
River District

Helen's Restaurant

Richmond

Lift Coffee House

Daily-fresh foodstuffs and coffee in a whimsical, super well-designed space
Downtown

Bottoms Up Pizza

Enormous pizzas, frothy beer and a menu of food for the eyes as well
Downtown
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Hotels

Jefferson Hotel

Majestic, luxury hotel in the heart of the city
Downtown

Linden Row Inn

Historic hotel of unique flair combining an Old-World European style with an excitingly urban feel
Downtown

Omni Hotel

Southern hospitality
Downtown

The Commonwealth Park Suites Hotel

Downtown

Super 8 Petersburg

Richmond
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