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I can't afford much of a summer getaway, but I figured if I budget well I could probably afford a 4 day getaway. I'd prefer somewhere I don't have to drive because a rental car is not in my budget. I've been to Chicago and NYC. I live in Austin and I want to get away from TX. I'm thinking about Portland, but it kind of just sounds like Austin and I want something different. I love animals, good food, coffee, theatre, nice parks, somewhere I could meet other lgbtq people or travelers. I'm also considering Savannah GA. I've also always wanted to stay in a haunted B&B or something. I'm not outdoorsy so I don't think i would enjoy Denver, but I like the idea of Northampton MA.
4 days (so probably not a huge city), solid public transit, doesn't feel like a generic "craft brewery, climbing gym, Burning Man" type city. Gotcha.
Have you looked into New Orleans? I only went there with my parents with a tight itinerary, so I can't say how comprehensive reliable the streetcars are, but they exist. Obviously tons to do for 4 days.
Pittsburgh could be a good choice. I've only been there briefly, but everyone I know who's spent time there loves it. There's a light rail system and a ton of unique neighborhoods to explore --- the low wooded mountains and hills that divide the city up create an interesting layout (the Duquesne Incline up Mt. Washington is the premier view of the city). Lots of (non-fancy) Italian/eastern European/other white ethnic food, which I'm guessing isn't easy to find in TX. I have some friends who are furries and they just had a huge convention in Pittsburgh, so it is definitely LGBTQ friendly.
Have you been to San Francisco yet? That'd be an obvious recommendation.
Give Providence, RI a look. Super progressive, a large LGBTQ+ scene, an architecturally rich city, coast is super closeby, with Newport right there as well. Some good bars and restaurants. Great day trip over to Cape Cod or the Rhode Island or Connecticut shoreline, too.
DC or Philly offer plenty to do and large LGBT communities/offerings.
New England as a whole is a nice place to visit. Boston, Providence, Portland (Maine) are all great. Boston obviously being the primary city, and ferries to Cape Cod and Provincetown.
Savannah is great, though 4 days is a bit long (per my experience visiting there).
4 days (so probably not a huge city), solid public transit, doesn't feel like a generic "craft brewery, climbing gym, Burning Man" type city. Gotcha.
Have you looked into New Orleans? I only went there with my parents with a tight itinerary, so I can't say how comprehensive reliable the streetcars are, but they exist. Obviously tons to do for 4 days.
Pittsburgh could be a good choice. I've only been there briefly, but everyone I know who's spent time there loves it. There's a light rail system and a ton of unique neighborhoods to explore --- the low wooded mountains and hills that divide the city up create an interesting layout (the Duquesne Incline up Mt. Washington is the premier view of the city). Lots of (non-fancy) Italian/eastern European/other white ethnic food, which I'm guessing isn't easy to find in TX. I have some friends who are furries and they just had a huge convention in Pittsburgh, so it is definitely LGBTQ friendly.
Have you been to San Francisco yet? That'd be an obvious recommendation.
I did look at Pittsburgh, it was probably in my top 5! I would love to visit San Francisco but I don't know if I could afford it right now. It might be a bit too expensive.
DC or Philly offer plenty to do and large LGBT communities/offerings.
New England as a whole is a nice place to visit. Boston, Providence, Portland (Maine) are all great. Boston obviously being the primary city, and ferries to Cape Cod and Provincetown.
Savannah is great, though 4 days is a bit long (per my experience visiting there).
New Orleans is a great time too.
These are all good suggestions, I've looked at all these places I just don't know if the accomodation would be in my budget. The airline ticket I can pay off in monthly payments, but I don't think where I stay will let me do that.
Give Providence, RI a look. Super progressive, a large LGBTQ+ scene, an architecturally rich city, coast is super closeby, with Newport right there as well. Some good bars and restaurants. Great day trip over to Cape Cod or the Rhode Island or Connecticut shoreline, too.
Funny thing I was actually looking into moving here until I heard how terrible the road infrastructure is, but might be good to visit just in case I reconsider.
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