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LGBTQ Salt Lake
Despite what you might think, Salt Lake is a very friendly destination for LGBTQ travelers. In fact, many locals cherish the bustling queer scene, drag events, food and cultural attractions, plus much more — and wouldn't live anywhere else. We believe that no matter what you look like or who you love, there is something magical for you to experience in Salt Lake. From ski season, to Sundance Film Festival, to our unforgettable summers, find your perfect time to visit!
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Gay Bars
We have several queer bars that are perfect for a night out with friends or to meet someone new. The bar scene is integral to Salt Lake nightlife and we encourage you to check it...
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LGBTQ Festivals
Salt Lake does festivals too! And queer festivals are some of the most fun in our city. The experiences range from the queer lounge at Sundance Film Festival, to Utah's biggest...
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Pride
Our biggest LGBTQ event of the year is Utah Pride, held every June. Patrons flock from all over hte country to celebrate Pride in our amazing and welcoming city.
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LGBTQ Businesses
If you are the type of person who likes to support queer owned businesses, look no further than here. Check them out and get shopping!
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LGBTQ Itineraries/Things to Do
Sometimes it's hard to know what to do, what to see, and where to eat when visiting a new city. So we created some custom itineraries for queer travelers to help with just that!
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LGBTQ Resources
Salt Lake is a welcoming, friendly city, and serves as a bastion of progressiveness, playfulness, and pride. And there are many local organizations dedicated specifically to the needs of the LGBTQ community.
Laziz Kitchen & Moudi Sbeity
Having immigrated to Salt Lake from Lebanon at age 18, Moudi Sbeity—co-owner of Laziz Kitchen, farmer’s market mainstay, muhammara master, and out-and-proud “hummus sexual”—is our most recent feature of Salt of the Earth: The People and Places of Salt Lake. Moudi went from making batches of hummus
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Visit Salt Lake has been a proud member of IGLTA for over 6 years and believes wholeheartedly in promoting LGBTQ travel and advocacy.
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