Best of GayCities 2011 - Winners

Best City of 2011 RESULTS

WINNER

Tel Aviv

The gay capitol of the Middle East is exotic and welcoming with a Mediterranean c’est la vie attitude

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairegribbin/4552843622/">Claire Gibbin</a>

New York City

From the Stonewall riots to marriage equality this year, the Big Apple has its own chapter in the queer history books

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chattingjason/260825495/">ChattingJason</a>

Toronto

The historical gay merchant Alexander Wood would be proud of the queer home his city has become

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/blairstirrett/2296123751/">BlairStirrett</a>

Sao Paulo

Even during off-season the GLS scene (Brazilian slang for Gay, Lesbian & Sympathizers) is pumping

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/3336/451246381/">Diego3336</a>

Madrid

Gay Madrileños helped pass marriage equality in 2004 and transformed Chueca into a glittery smorgasbord of gay life

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/felipe_gabaldon/3179480545/">Felipe_Gabaldon</a>

London

From the chic shops on Compton Street to the nocturnal dance dens in Vauxhall, the scene is diverse and never dull

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/golf_pictures/4343669045/">DanPerry.com</a>

New Orleans

Like the party scene, New Orleans is gay-friendly nonstop with an even gayer version of Mardi Gras: Southern Decadence

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/16801915@N06/5981747571">Reading Tom</a>

Mexico City

The Mexican capitol is the crown jewel of gay equality with same-sex marriage and gay adoption victories in 2010

Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/edans/2254332164/">Edans</a>