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Austin, Texas bears the slogan "Keep Austin Weird", which is enough to assume that the city does things a bit differently than other Texas cities. And it is true. The Texas capital city gay scene is thriving and progressive and is worth checking out. So how did Austin become such an anomaly in Texas and the United States ' south?

Some say it stems from the University of Texas at Austin being such a big part of the community. We all know when universities and higher education are present in a place, things tend to lean hopefully a little more left and gay! Moreover, Austin's inclusivity in the business sector and the presence of LGBTQ community centers create a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

This guide is here to help the gay travelers in you discover and navigate a few of the weird corners of Austin. At The Fabryk, we truly believe gay travel shouldn't only be confined to circuit parties and dark rooms which are non-existent in Austin anyway heheso while we do show you the gay hotspots, we are mainly here to help you get out of your comfort zone and see something a little different.

We will keep everything to a sizeable amount, all based on our experiences. Did you know that Austin's gay scene is so fabulous, even the boulders are coming out of the closet? Welcome to Gay Austin, y'all! Honey, Austin's got more options for meeting gay guys than a drag queen has wigs!

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Okay, time to get real for a hot sec. Austin's gay scene can be trickier to crack than the code to RuPaul's eternal youth:. We set up shop for some time in East Austin which is considered to be the gay district of Austin. The thing about Austin and most American citiesis you will desperately need a car to get around, so in staying in East Austin, we were close enough to downtown, but also could park on most roads for free.

The area is a bit suburban, but has little urban hubs with cute shops and bars. It is also close to all the gay action, as it is the gay area of Austin. If you are looking to stay in East Austin, we recommend scoping out some places on Airbnb. Our friend stayed in a gorgeous little Airstream in somebody's backyard, while we stayed in a really modern art-deco style home that you will see scattered all across East Austin.

If Airbnb is not your vibe let's be real, it is a culprit in raising rent prices in any citycheck out some of these hotels which are more downtown:. The Driskill - If you are into luxury mixed with ghostly affairs, check out the Driskill. It was created back during the wild west era when nobody could afford to stay there, and has since been the center of weird ghosts tales.

Park Lane Guest House - Now heading down to South Austin, this lesbian-owned bed and breakfast is unbelievably cozy and a retreat from the hustle of downtown Austin. The swimming pool and backyard is gorgeous. So you've checked in, and now you massively need a drink or you are skipping dinner and ready for a night out.

The gay nightlife scene in Austin is petite, but thriving.