The Most Gay-Friendly Cities in America

List of the most gay friendly cities in America and gayest cities in the USA. These large cities and smaller towns are known for their large gay and lesbian populations and open communities. Publications like The Advocate base their annual rankings on criteria like the number of LGBT elected officials and protective policies and legislation, as well as the community's level of participation in gay friendly sports, competitions, and social groups. Other groups and sites like The Stir and blogs like Divine Caroline have looked to the general progressive and welcoming atmospheres of gay and lesbian friendly cities.