LGBTQ+ guide to Raleigh
Raleigh is the capital city of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is the second-most populous city in the state, tenth most populous city in the Southeast, the largest city in the Research Triangle area, and the 39th-most populous city in the U.S. Known as the "City of Oaks" for its oak-lined streets, Raleigh covers 148.54 square miles (384.7 km2) and had a population of 467,665 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Wake County and is named after Sir Walter Raleigh, who founded the lost Roanoke Colony.
Top LGBTQ+ venues in Raleigh
- Capital Club — club
- Legends Nightclub Complex — club
- Pine State Coffee — toilet
- Ruby Deluxe — bar
- Flex — bar
- The Borough — bar
- LGBT Center of Raleigh — community_center
- Legends Nightclub — club
- The Raleigh Times Bar — bar
- Five Points — other
Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Raleigh
Plan your trip
Check the country safety guide before you go, and browse queer-friendly hotels and queer villages for a place to stay.