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By Chriss Tyrrell tyrrell [ 02/10/2009 ] Publishing Free Articles Zone articles is subject to our Publisher's Terms Of Service |
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When you think about gay friendly cities in the United States, you may not think of Palm Springs as being near the top of the list. The Palm Springs gay community and lifestyle is typically more quiet and reserved compared to that of West Hollywood.
However there are many gay events that occur throughout the year, which help the Palm Springs gay community come alive in full and vibrant colours. Events like the Dinah Shore weekend, Gay Rodeo and Palm Springs Pride weekend allow the gay community to showcase their lifestyle.
Organizations like The Nuera Network Palm Springs, a gay matchmaking service helps single gay men and women meet someone special.
Palm Springs plays home to a whole host of gay clubs, from The Barracks, a popular local cruise bar, to Confession, a bustling nightclub where well known DJs play your favorite songs all night long.
The Tool Shed is one of the most popular haunts for gay locals, open all week long from 10:00am until 2:00am with a happy hour that lasts from opening right up until 8:00pm. The Tool Shed also hosts regular pool tournaments and weekly underwear only nights every Thursday.
However those of you who prefer a quiet weekend can find an almost overwhelming number of gay friendly hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts here in Palm Springs.
The Bacchanal hotel is widely renowned as the best gay resort when it comes to privacy and a cruiser free zone. It is an ideal location for romance, which will come in handy for those of you looking for the perfect weekend away after meeting your match with The Nuera Network, Palm Springs.
When it comes to a dinner date, Palm Springs also has a lot of options, including the bar and grill at the famous Blame It On Midnight entertainment lounge, which boasts a variety of high end dishes, an intimate setting and live performances including singers and pianists.
Besides the lighter side of great entertainment, fun weekends away and beautiful food, Palm Springs is also home to a great number of gay friendly organizations, including the Desert Pride Center, The Leather Order of the Desert, the Palm Spring Bears and the Gay Rodeo.
If events like the Gay Rodeo are not quite your cup of tea, you can also immerse yourself and your newfound date in the drama at McCallum Theatre, the culture at the Palm Springs Art Museum or the incredible Living Desert – presenting a display of local flora and fauna so amazing you can easily lose yourself spending a day here.
Those of you local to the area, or with enough space in your bags to do some shopping, will be thrilled with the vast array of lifestyle clothing available to you at Bear Wear, Dezart, which sells contemporary art created only by artists local to the desert, Pawz, a high end pet pampering boutique and the incredible Gay Mart, which you will find is just like your local Walmart except with cuter clothing designed with gay men and women in mind.
Whether you are in Palm Springs to find a partner or for a romantic getaway with your loved one, it is the perfect destination for new and old couples alike to experience the wonders of the desert in luxury, and feel totally at home in a community that embraces people of all color, creed and sexual orientation.
About the author:
Bill Franklin is an author of note on many lifestyle topics and was formerly a member of Nuera Network gay dating service. Bill has travelled the world writing reviews of clubs and restaurants geared towards same-sex couples.
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