Gay columbus ohio neighborhoods

The first pride parade in the city was inwith only people in attendance. Now, it's one of the country's largest and most celebrated pride festivals led by Stonewall Columbus. According to U. Newsthe neighborhood alone columbus overpeople in attendance, over vendors, and is the second-largest pride festival in the Midwest.

The Short North is one of Columbus' most gay neighborhoods. Also known as the Short North Arts District, this community is full of art and creativity, with a mural, sculpture, or art installation on every corner. Experience Columbus identifies it as a certified Columbus gayborhood.

It also encapsulates the Victorian Village and the Italian Village while being a short walk or car ride away from the heart of downtown. A few blocks down is Axis Nightclubone of the city's most popular gay nightclubs that spotlights many world-class drag performances.

There's also Out of the Closeta local thrift store that donates most of its profits towards providing free in-store HIV testing as well as prevention and treatment organizations. There's no shortage of coffee shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars and breweries, parks, gorgeous sights to see, and places to explore.

According to Nichethe Short North is the sixth best neighborhood to live in all of Columbus. Most of the Short North homes and apartments alike are older buildings, though, with lots of historic charm and personality. As the name would suggest, this neighborhood ohio south of downtown Columbus was originally populated by German immigrants and settlers, per Experience Columbusand a lot of the charming architecture still remains.

There are plenty of fun and unique things to see and explore, including a plethora of coffee shops, breweries, and restaurants, as well as one of Columbus' most unique attractions, The Book Loftwhich is an independent bookstore in an old building full of winding staircases and every book you could imagine.

The 9 Best LGBTQ+ Neighborhoods in America (#3, Short North Arts District)

There's also Boscoe'swhich hosts legendary drag performers, and Cavan Irish Pubwhich advertises itself as the state's only gay Irish pub. The German Village ranks pretty high on Nichewith an overall A grade. It's the 16th-best neighborhood to in Columbus, ranked highly in terms of housing, family friendliness, and nightlife.

Nightlife aside, it's also home to some super unique places like Studio 35, a local independent theater, as well as the Park of Roses and its plethora of great restaurants and shops via Columbus Underground. By Lucy Clark Nov.