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.
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The Crown Jewel Business of Pride Awards Gala
Timeless elegance. Unapologetically queer.
Celebrate Austin’s LGBTQ+ and allied business community with the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. A night of glamour with purpose, supporting community advocacy, scholarships, and workforce initiatives.
Early bird tickets & corporate tables on sale now.
Tickets & Sponsorships
Beyond the Perimeter: A Safe Space Conversation with Varia (BTC)
Join founder Keith Givens and Varia, founder of Be The Change LGBTQIA+, live on Facebook. We're unpacking what a safe space really means, building community where none was designed to exist, and the difference it makes to be seen instead of forgotten.
Streaming live on Keith Givens' Facebook profile · Varia joins in the comments
Hunky’s in Dallas is now a verified safe space.
The Cedar Springs burger and milkshake institution is officially QR Certified — staff-trained, trans and nonbinary welcoming, and the daytime heart of Oak Lawn. See them in the app.
See them on the map
Sunday Funday at Hunky’s
Every Sunday · Open to close · Cedar Springs
The Rise & Grindr Brunch Burger, Hangover Totchos, fresh fruit cups, and watermelon, mango, or orange mimosas — only at Hunky’s.
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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
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.
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.
Download the appOur spaces. Our stories. Our map.
Create your Account
Join the movement. It's free and takes 20 seconds. Save spots, follow friends, build your own itineraries.
Save Venue / Add to Itinerary
Add a place that matters to you. Bars, restaurants, cafes, community centers — the ones that got you right.
Build Our Map
Rate the vibe. Verify the safety. Together, we map the country from the inside out.
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
Latest city guides
Community-verified LGBTQ+ guides to safe bars, nightlife, and neighborhoods — city by city.
"Finally, an app for us."
"Finally, an app that tells me exactly which spaces are safe and inclusive before I walk through the door."
"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."
"I scanned the QR code at the bar, dropped my first location pin, and joined a movement to map our community from day one."
Our community. Our power. Our future.
Download The Queer Route today.
Be part of the movement. Own our map. Plan your next trip with confidence.
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