Philadelphia Opens LGBTQ+ Tourism Center in Gayborhood

New facility aims to serve as hub for queer travelers in the city's historic Gayborhood district.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Philadelphia has opened the Philly Pride Visitor Center, a new facility located in the heart of the city's Gayborhood that is designed to serve as a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers. The center, a collaboration between the Philadelphia Visitor Center, Visit Philadelphia, and the Pennsylvania Office of Tourism, offers itinerary planning, attraction ticketing, and information on queer-friendly destinations, as well as highlighting the city's rich LGBTQ+ history.

Why it matters

The opening of the Philly Pride Visitor Center represents a significant step in Philadelphia's efforts to promote inclusivity and celebrate its LGBTQ+ community. With LGBTQ+ travelers contributing over $65 billion annually to the U.S. tourism economy, the center is poised to make Philadelphia a leading destination for inclusive travel.

The details

The Philly Pride Visitor Center is located at 12th and Locust Streets in the Gayborhood, the historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood in downtown Philadelphia. The facility features a gift shop with LGBTQ+-themed merchandise, as well as walls adorned with historical insights and travel recommendations for the city's queer-friendly destinations. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, emphasizing the state's commitment to inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • The Philly Pride Visitor Center opened on February 26, 2026.

The players

Philly Pride Visitor Center

A new facility in Philadelphia's Gayborhood that serves as a hub for LGBTQ+ travelers, offering itinerary planning, attraction ticketing, and information on queer-friendly destinations.

Philadelphia Visitor Center

A collaboration partner in the creation of the Philly Pride Visitor Center.

Visit Philadelphia

A collaboration partner in the creation of the Philly Pride Visitor Center.

Pennsylvania Office of Tourism

A collaboration partner in the creation of the Philly Pride Visitor Center.

Josh Shapiro

The Governor of Pennsylvania, who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Philly Pride Visitor Center.

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What they’re saying

“At a time when other states are walking away from their LGBTQ+ community, we are walking toward it.”

— Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania (rnbphilly.com)

The takeaway

The opening of the Philly Pride Visitor Center represents Philadelphia's commitment to promoting inclusivity and celebrating its LGBTQ+ community, positioning the city as a leading destination for LGBTQ+ travelers and further strengthening its reputation as a welcoming and diverse destination.