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Gay Bars, Hotels & Venues in Massachusetts — 5 Cities, 218 LGBTQ+ Spots

Massachusetts has 218 LGBTQ+ friendly venues across 5 cities.

In Massachusetts, shops make up an unusually large share of LGBTQ+ venues compared to the sitewide average, giving the state a distinctive retail character. Beyond the stores, travelers can choose from a broad range of hotels, restaurants, and bars across five cities, with the heaviest concentration in Provincetown, Boston, and Northampton.

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Cities

Top cities in Massachusetts

  1. 1.Provincetown 101 venues
  2. 2.Boston 68 venues
  3. 3.Northampton 41 venues
  4. 4.Worcester 7 venues
  5. 5.Providence 1 venues

Cities in Massachusetts

Amherst Boston Provincetown Taunton Worcester

Categories available in Massachusetts

Arts & Culture Bars Gyms Heritage Hotels Restaurants Shops

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many LGBTQ+ venues are listed in Massachusetts?

There are 218 LGBTQ+ venues listed across the state, spanning hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Which city in Massachusetts has the most LGBTQ+ venues?

Provincetown has the most LGBTQ+ venues of any city in the state, with Boston and Northampton following behind.

What makes the shop scene in Massachusetts stand out?

Shops account for a larger share of LGBTQ+ venues in Massachusetts than they do on the site overall, so visitors will find an especially strong retail presence among the state's LGBTQ+ businesses.