When planning your visit, also consider the Atlantic hurricane season that lasts from summer through fall and could interrupt your trip. To save a few dollars, try visiting in December, January or February when the city is less crowded and room prices drop due to the cooler weather. The best time to visit is from March to May when you’ll enjoy milder weather to spend time outside and take advantage of all the outdoor events and activities. This is also when room rates are their highest. The hot and humid summer weather between June and August gives merit to the nickname, Hotlanta. Just provide your email address and we’ll email you a PDF. You can download the Gay Atlanta guide for free. Today, it’s known for world-class museums, shopping, outdoor spaces, southern cuisine and nightlife as well as thriving neighborhoods. Atlanta is also a historically significant location due to its important role during the American Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s. Here you’ll find a melting pot of cultures and a unique mix of southern charm with all the conveniences of big city living. Although the south may not have an LGBT-friendly reputation, this bustling metropolis is an open, friendly and welcoming destination for all travelers.

Atlanta, the Georgia state capital, is often considered the unofficial gay capital of the southern USA.