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Things are heating up in Austin for pride this August! The best way to cool down? Submerge yourself in the W Hotels luxury pool.
Things are heating up in Austin for pride this August! The best way to cool down? Submerge yourself in the W Hotels luxury pool.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay close to all the events and parties in the Downtown district.
Pre Pride Event
- Saturday – hosting a pre-game event for the Pride Parade hosted by drag queens and celebrity hosts.
- Grab drinks, shop from queer vendors, get your makeup done, and listen to guest DJs from 5 to 9 p.m.
- Austin pride takes place in August and features some great parties, events and a night pride parade and famous block party.
Pride Pool Party
- Sunday – The W Hotel Austin will host the event from 1pm to 5pm at its Wetdeck pool and lounge.
- Featuring sexy guys from Austin and beyond, guest DJs and surprise performances.
The Venue
- The W Austin is on 200 Lavaca St, Austin in the 2nd Street district, in the heart of downtown, with contemporary rooms, three bars and close to all of Austin’s main attractions.
Gay Austin
- Downtown – Close to everything, downtown is where you find the hustle and bustle and lots of gay bars. However, Austin has a very laid back and cool vibe. You won’t feel rushed.
- East Austin – This neighborhood is close to downtown and has been recently revitalized for the gay community. The area is home to a diverse collection of bars, boutiques, and restaurants. It is growing in popularity.
- Clarksville – The Clarksville neighborhood is located near 6th street, which is Austin’s hip and lively entertainment district. Although you’re right in the middle of a large city, the area still has a small-town feel.
Where to stay in Austin
Most of the gay bars are located in Downtown and you can walk from one to the other. The following hotels are close to the city’s top attractions and pride celebrations:
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The W Hotel is the perfect place to stay in
if you want to be close to the gay scene
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The gay clubs in Austin are largely centered around the 4th street gay district and don’t get going until around midnight. Most of the city’s gay bars are within walking distance not only of each other but of dozens of other cool mainstream bars and clubs downtown, mostly in the hip Warehouse District that’s between the Texas Capitol building and the Colorado River. The gay scene in Austin is well integrated with the town so people mix and you’ll often spot gay folks hanging out at the music clubs, trendy lounges, coffeehouses, and restaurant bars that everyone else in town likes.
Also, Austin is home to a very popular and scenic gay sunbathing area, Hippie Hollow Park, a county-operated, clothing-optional park that’s about a 30-minute drive northwest of downtown, on the rocky but scenic shore of Lake Travis.
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