Gay Guide to Austin
Austin's gay scene concentrates on the Fourth Street district downtown, a compact "Rainbow Corridor" where the bars sit within a block of each other. Oilcan Harry's, open since 1990, is the oldest, with high-energy nights at Rain and multi-level dancing at Highland Lounge. Austin Pride runs in August with a night parade down Congress Avenue from the Capitol to Fourth Street and a festival at Fiesta Gardens. The Texas capital pairs its nightlife with live music, a laid-back reputation, and a calendar of queer events that runs beyond Pride season.