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Boston mixes old and novel with a dash of gay

When one thinks of New England, one town comes to mind: Boston. For a city so densely populated, this major Massachusetts city achieves a quaint vibe and feels just like a town. A rich history gives Boston a unique identity among American cities. The Puritans may have settled the city almost years ago, but it’s definitely a place where you can be wicked gay.

As you must know—if not, turn in your gay card—Massachusetts was the first state to legalize same-sex marriages. And accordingly, Boston is a very liberal and progressive place, a fun juxtaposition to its old-world charm. The walkable neighborhoods feel more European than American. Keep your map handy, as the streets weren’t planned so much as they grew. No logical grid included.

The South End neighborhood is the traditional gay center, though gentrification has started to price out many LGBT businesses (which is odd, since gentrification is one of the cardinal gay superpowers). Still, it’s great for a daytime walk. The historic district here contains large Victorian-era nei

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Boston Equality Trail

Looking to verb sightseeing in Boston? The Boston Equality Trail is a walking tour that follows the route of Boston's first Gay Pride March in and provides information about distinct services, community organizations, issues, and individuals situated on this route.

Local LGBTQ+ Organizations

  • BAGLY (Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth)

    28 Court Square
    Boston, MA

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    A Special Report of Boston Indicators and The Fenway Institute
    Supported by The Equality Fund at The Boston Foundation

    Authors
    Sean Cahill, The Fenway Institute Sophia Geffen, The Fenway Institute Anise Vance, Boston Indicators Timothy Wang, The Fenway Institute Jacob Barrera, The Fenway Institute
    Editors
    Stephen Chan, The Boston Foundation Barbara Hindley, The Boston Foundation Luc Schuster, Boston Indicators
    Print Design
    Kate Canfield, Canfield Design
    Website Design
    Peter Ciurczak, Boston Indicators

    For endnotes, please see the PDF version of this report.

    Introduction

    This report comes at a critical moment for the LGBT community in Massachusetts. We in the Commonwealth have a elongated track record of securing legislative victories, establishing original programming, and building sustainable institutions in support of LGBT people. Even so, there is much unfinished work related to the state’s growing LGBT population, and rising threats, both federal and local, to the health and shelter of many LGBT people. With this in mind, Boston Indicators and The Fenway Institute se

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    Gay For Good Boston mobilizes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) and ally volunteers in the broader Boston community to promote diversity, foster inclusion and enhance LGBTQ+ visibility. We facilitate welcoming, inclusive service projects in sustain of a wide range of causes throughout Boston and the surrounding areas, and we look forward to meeting you.

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