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

New York City

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

Toronto

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

Sao Paulo

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

Madrid

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

London

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

New Orleans

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

Mexico City

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

Photo: Edans