The Granby Street neighborhood is flush with the Elizabeth River up to the Chesapeake Bay. Redevelopment efforts over the past five years have brought successful theaters, restaurants and businesses to the historic commercial district. The neighborhood surrounding Granby Street represents the heart of the city, and has been a popular nightlife hot spotand a hip gay destinationsince the 1970s.
The city has undergone revitalization projects over the past few yearsand it shows. Gay Pride Festivals Even though Richmond is far from being the biggest city in Virginia, being the fourth-largest after Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake, it is the state capital and does have plenty to offer. Non-gay tourists flock to nearby Virginia Beach and Williamsburg, but Norfolk tends to fly under the radar of mainstream beach-seekers. Those paying a visit to 'nearby' Richmond, to the northwest, will find a number of tempting gay bars and plenty to do after hours. and Chesapeake Bay in Eastern Virginia, Norfolk offers the intrepid gay local. The city is home to Norfolk Naval Basethe worlds largest strategic military and transportation pointso keep an eye out for, well, seamen. Gay Cities Norfolk is your guide to gay bars, clubs, hotels & events in. Other nearby cities include Jacksonville Beach, FL, St. Framed by the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake Bay in Eastern Virginia, Norfolk offers the intrepid gay local and traveler a lot, especially in a very conservative part of a conservative, antigay state.-from rich historic traditions to happening nightlife destinations. Jacksonville gay bars and nightclubs add an exciting and entertaining cultural vibe to the surrounding areas and are definitely worth visiting Use this guide to find which gay bars you and your friends should check out in and around Jacksonville.