Despite the anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation currently tracking across the United States, every single city is home to queer people who thrive, and Las Vegas, Nevada is one of them. —We landed in Las Vegas the way you’re supposed to: after dark, delirious, and in serious need of a nightcap. We decided to quickly pop into Gipsy, a cash-only joint with an infamous history spanning more than 40 years. Downtown Vegas is now home to a range of boho-leaning galleries, vintage stores, restaurants, and other establishments that bring additional layers of taste to the glitzy atmosphere that Vegas is known for. Mark talks to us about how Las Vegas invites some of the highest margins of LGBT tourism, which is why the mission with the Bent Inn is to create a community that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and embracing of all.

Source: The Times February 28, 2024 02:43 UTC