Comfortable 3BR Stay Near University of AZ, Downtown

Tucson's LGBTQ scene is small, but it's welcoming and friendly, much like the rest of the city. The Hampton House is a short drive from the city's only gay bars -- the mixed dance bar IBTs and the men's bar Venture-N. Tucson also offers plenty of gay-friendly restaurants, bars and attractions. Close by is Fourth Avenue, which has funky restaurants, live music venues and shopping at several LGBTQ-owned businesses.

Here's how the site ******** describes it: "Tucson has always has been very accepting of all people, especially gays. One of the great benefits of acceptance is less segregation. There are some bars that are considered actual gay bars in Tucson, and the most popular is IBT's. Awesomely, is that a word? Well, I'm going to use it. Awesomely, you will find gay, lesbian, trans and straight people all hanging out together in whatever bars or venue in Tucson. The community here is so evolved and conscious, that everyone simply hangs out with each other anywhere and everywhere. No matter gender, sexuality, ethnicity or class -- Tucsonans embrace and celebrate diversity to reinforce the values of love and abolish hate and negativity."

******** also offers this suggestion: explore downtown. "The light rail travels to all the downtown hot spots. It goes from the Mercado through downtown on Congress St. And then from downtown, it goes up through 4th Ave and on to the U of A main gate square area. There are currently over 30 bars and clubs to explore and more and more keep popping it everywhere."

Here are addresses and numbers for the two open LGBTQ bars operating in Tucson:

IBT's 616 N 4th Ave, ******** Cocktails, Dancing and Drag Shows

VentureN 1239 N. 6th Ave. ******** Beer, Booze and Leather(ish)