Of these the Oak Lawn gaybourhood with its gay and gay-friendly bars, restaurants and stores centred along Cedar Springs Road will be the most interesting to queer travellers – but the down-and-dirty Deep Ellum, revitalised downtown, upscale Bishop Arts District and low profile North Fitzhugh are also worth exploring.
But there is also note-worthy architecture, a flourishing arts district, sophisticated dining and distinctive neighbourhoods worth exploring. One of the biggest cities in the United States, Dallas is a larger-than-life metropolis filled with cowboys and cheerleaders, conspicuous consumption and money. Diverse, genuinely warm, creative and just a little wild – the ‘Big D’ will not disappoint…
Despite its Bible Belt location, and Republican home-state, Gay Dallas has one of the most vibrant queer communities you are ever likely to encounter.