gay life/scene in tucson (Oracle, Congress: hotel, houses, school)

[hwhite54]

hello i am moving to tucson for UA and I was wondering what the gay crowd/scene is like. is everyone gay friendly? I know there are places that are different. but is this like a small gossip town or is it accepting? like L.A. Las Vegas & NYC? are there any gay clubs/bars that anyone know of in Tucson?

[psulions2007]

Hey there,

I'm also moving to UA in fall for grad school and was wondering generally the same thing myself. So far, I've heard a mixed bag of things, but overall the town is fairly accepting. I'm fairly sure there is a bar on 4th near the university that caters to gay university students....but if anyone else wants to confirm that (and the name) feel free to do so.

[sierraAZ]

Wow, are we becoming the new San Francisco or something...?!

[michael krotchie]

Hey not sure how current this info is but pulled it off Google.

Ain't Nobody's Biz
2900 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ
A lesbian bar where men are welcome.

Venture-N
1239 N 6th Ave
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520) 882-8224

Congress Tap Room, inside Hotel Congress, (520) 622-8848
Gay friendly hotel bar.

It's About Time
616 N. 4th Ave., Tucson, AZ (520) 882-3053

[AZWildcat]

There is also Woodys at 3710 N. Oracle Rd.

I always found Tucson to be pretty gay friendly, but I suppose that all depends on the type of people that you surround yourself with.

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[jjbradleynyc]

When I lived in Tucson from 1991 until 1998, I found Tucson to be a very gay-friendly city. It's culturally a very "educated" town, and people there are use to seeing a lot of "edgy" and artistic people around. I wouldn't worry about it--I never had an issue (being gay myself).
The Univ of Arizona campus has some info on gay friendly places too, if you check out their website.

[IbeDavid]

Yes, Tucson is tolerant to every sort of whimsical lifestyle that comes down the Pike . Theres always plenty of people who will support whatever endeavor you want to participate in so it can be considered permissable and even 'moral' . If you want to hump a Cactus 3 times per week, youll find lots of Tucsonians who can point you in the right direction.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by IbeDavid

Yes, Tucson is tolerant to every sort of whimsical lifestyle that comes down the Pike . Theres always plenty of people who will support whatever endeavor you want to participate in so it can be considered permissable and even 'moral' .

Oh, my, we've had a visit from the Creator's PR! What an honor!

If you want to hump a Cactus 3 times per week, youll find lots of Tucsonians who can point you in the right direction.

A cactus may make the cut before some people...

[littlewmn]

I don't go to the bars, but there is Wingspan, a GLBT community center, on 6th st and 4th ave (though they may be moving?) to get all kinds of info. I have not seen many couples walking around, but I know we are there. Many gay couples live near downtown in converted warehouses and the new urban chic (trying to be Soho?) places. Also near Campbell Ave, which is a bit hipper.
Welcome to Tucson! It is very accepting, but not very overt!

[littlewmn]

Keep in mind that there really is no "gay area" in Tucson as there is in other cities. The community is pretty integrated here.