This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Visiting the Seattle gay scene will show you a whole world of excitement, fun, and acceptance. From the relaxed west coast vibes to the fun gay bars and clubs scattered throughout the Seattle gay district, there will be something for everyone in the city Starbucks was born.
The pride flags in the windows of nearly every business and the large, visible LGBT population make it even more obvious. Welcome to Capitol Hill! Capitol Hill might be the most popular area of Seattle for dining and nightlife. The large neighborhood on a hill just east of downtown is easy to explore by foot, bus, streetcar, or light rail.
Seattle is also a place you can quickly escape with a ferry across the magnificent Puget Sound or a winding drive through the Hoh Rainforest. It has amazing views of Mt. Rainier and the best seafood on the Pacific coast. Here are some more fun facts about Seattle.
NOTE: In several instances, the historical timeline includes verbiage from source material reflecting the era and which may imply bias, rather than the more appropriate verbiage which used to today. Harry Allen, a transgender man living in Seattle, is the subject of ongoing sensationalist local and national newspaper coverage from until his death in Photo Courtesy of David Neth. Pioneer Square is established as both a National Historic District and a local preservation district by the city which drives up costs.