LGBTQ+ Dallas
105 min walk
LGBTQ+ Dallas chronicles the building of community against obstacles. Oak Lawn's transformation from scattered gay bars to established Gayborhood. The Cathedral of Hope's growth from 12 members in 1970 to the world's largest LGBTQ+-affirming church. The AIDS crisis and how the community organized care when institutions failed. Legal victories from sodomy law challenges to marriage equality. Dallas Pride's evolution from protest to celebration. The Resource Center's 40-year history of service. This tour tells the story of creating belonging in a city that didn't always welcome it — and how that community changed Dallas in return.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Flat terrain
- Restrooms available
- Shade available
Concentrated in Oak Lawn with extensions to downtown and Fair Park. Respectful behavior required.
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The best drop-off point for this tour is Cathedral of Hope — World's Largest LGBTQ+ Church.
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Stops (12)
After Your Walk
JR.'s Bar & Grill$
The Cedar Springs anchor since the beginning. Order a drink and let the neighborhood's history surround you.
3923 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas, TX 75219
Sue Ellen's$
Dallas's oldest lesbian bar — still operating, still the heart of women's community.
3014 Throckmorton St, Dallas, TX 75219