He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside the city. It also houses the Whitsell Auditorium, part of the Northwest Film Center and School, where rare and international films are screened. At the southern end of the South Park Blocks is Portland State University, the city's largest university. For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. Portland Art Museum exhibits First Nations carvings, as well as Asian and American art and photography. The Oregonian newspaper dubbed this precinct Portland's 'extended family room' as Pioneer Courthouse Square is known as Portland's 'living room'. The facade of the 1925 Mark Building, Portland Art Museum © artran / Getty Images Visit the cultural institutions around South Park BlocksĪ couple of blocks southwest of Pioneer Courthouse Square you'll find many of Portland's big cultural attractions such as the Portland Museum of Art, the Oregon Historical Society and Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall around South Park Blocks. High-quality suds are just the standard in this town – breweries take their craft seriously, often offering a unique edge, such as Hopworks Urban Brewery, whose brews are all organic and made with local ingredients. Connoisseurs can sample a wide variety of microbrews at every turn – even the smallest dives have a couple of top-notch taps and those who aren't usually big on beer will likely find something that suits their taste buds. Miami has been a major draw for gay travelers since the. Some of the best parties in Miami take place on the beach. It’s home to a big art scene, a thriving culinary scene and buzzing gay nightlife. There are many charming Art Deco buildings in Miami and historic hotels. With 60-plus breweries – reportedly more than any other city in the world – Portland is heaven for hop heads. Right by Miami Beach you’ll find many excellent bars and restaurants. Q Center provides community-based support for LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
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