Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Anchorage
Marriage equality reached Alaska in 2014. Anchorage, the state's largest city framed by mountains and inlet, keeps a small, spirited queer community that comes together against a big, wild backdrop.
There is no gayborhood; the nightlife runs on a handful of well-loved venues, led by the drag-and-cabaret institution Mad Myrna's and the neighborhood Raven Bar, with a few gay-friendly lounges rounding things out. For a remote northern city, the community is close-knit and surprisingly visible.
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Anchorage pairs its role as the gateway to Alaska's glaciers and national parks with a welcoming urban base.
Anchorage PrideFest takes over each June, with Alaska's biggest Pride parade winding around the Delaney Park Strip and a festival of well over a hundred vendors, part of a full week of events under the midnight sun.
Alaska's premier LGBTQ+ nightclub and drag venue at 530 E 5th Ave, open for over 25 years. Full bar, restaurant, nightly drag shows, and dancing, the heart of Anchorage's queer social scene.
Anchorage neighborhood gay bar since 1982 at 708 E 4th Ave, often cited as the northernmost gay bar in the US. Laid-back vibe with pool tables, darts, a jukebox, and a patio.
Anchorage bed and breakfast venue popular with LGBTQ+ travelers seeking neighborhood-scale lodging.
Anchorage historic-house lodging option offering boutique-style accommodations for LGBTQ+ and allied travelers.