Launched 4th of July 2026 · Austin And Beyond

Navigation, redefined by the community.

The Queer Route is the travel & itinerary app for LGBTQ+ people — mapping verified safe spaces across the country, built by us, for us.

100/100 beta testersreported a superior discovery experience
The Queer Route app showing a map of LGBTQ+ friendly venues

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Why we built it

Every queer traveler has been there.

Google can tell you the closest coffee shop. It can't tell you whether you'll be misgendered when you order.

The Queer Route

  • AI-Vibe Filtering surfaces the energy of a place before you go
  • Community-vetted safety ratings from real queer travelers
  • Instant itineraries built by an AI concierge that gets us
Inside the app

Everything you need for safety, connection & nightlife — in one place.

AI Vibe Filtering

Filter every venue by the energy you want — chill patio, dance floor, family brunch, drag show. No more guesswork.

Community-Vetted Safety

Verified spaces are rated on inclusive staff, gender-neutral facilities, and active safety protocols by the people who go there.

Itinerary Logic

Build a full night or a full trip that actually connects. Optimized routes between the spots that matter to you.

Who's Out

Real-time visibility of where the community is thriving right now. Never pull up to an empty venue again.

Follow Me

Share your route with your inner circle. Built-in safety and sharing while you explore new cities.

The Scout Chatbot

Your personal AI concierge. Ask, “Where's the closest welcoming rooftop?” and get an answer in seconds.

Screens showing Who's Out, Follow Me, and The Scout Chatbot features

Stop guessing the vibe before you go.

We aren't letting algorithms define our spaces anymore. The Queer Route puts the map in the community's hands — one pin, one review, one saved place at a time.

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How it works

Our spaces. Our stories. Our map.

01

Create your Account

Join the movement. It's free and takes 20 seconds. Save spots, follow friends, build your own itineraries.

02

Save Venue / Add to Itinerary

Add a place that matters to you. Bars, restaurants, cafes, community centers — the ones that got you right.

03

Build Our Map

Rate the vibe. Verify the safety. Together, we map the country from the inside out.

Safe spaces. Stronger together.

3 Green Flags to look for.

  • 1Staff trained in active safety and inclusion protocols
  • 2Gender-neutral facilities and a visible code of conduct
  • 3Verified 5/5 Community Vibe Ratings from real queer travelers
A verified LGBTQ+ safe space listing on The Queer Route
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Latest city guides

Community-verified LGBTQ+ guides to safe bars, nightlife, and neighborhoods — city by city.

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Loved by our community

"Finally, an app for us."

"Finally, an app that tells me exactly which spaces are safe and inclusive before I walk through the door."
Jules, Austin
"Navigating unfamiliar towns used to give me major anxiety. Now, I map my route through The Queer Route. It's a literal real-time digital shield for trans and queer travelers."
Marcus, on tour
"I scanned the QR code at the bar, dropped my first location pin, and joined a movement to map our community from day one."
Sam, Brooklyn
Built by us, mapped by us — community-built LGBTQ+ appPlan your next trip with confidence — The Queer Route testimonialInside The Queer Route app: Who's Out, Follow Me, Scout
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