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Top 5 Lesbian cities per PlanetOut.com

1. New York City

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To keep close to the action in Park Slope, reserve the suite at House on 3 Street ($135), a gorgeous brownstone two blocks from Brooklyns bars and five minutes from Manhattan by subway.

Ladies night out
Brooklyn offers an excellent array of mixed bars, including Gingers and Excelsior. Across the bridge, mellow lesbian lounge Rubyfruit (bar $8-12, restaurant $12-20) and the seductive sofas of Starlight prove ever popular with Manhattans women (Sundays are women only).

2. Los Angeles

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The Mondrian ($315-545), with its light installations and super chic Sky Bar is one of Los Angeles major see-and-be-seen addresses. Quirky gem, Farmers Daughter ($129-169) is a gingham-draped spot to rest once youre done dancing.

Ladies night out
L.A.s lesbian population parties at old school haunt, The Palms, people-watching palace, Normandie Room and sizzling clubs Girl Bar and Fuses here lounge. Upscale restaurant nights at Marks -- the first Wedneday of every month -- and Moroccan-hued Oasis -- every Tuesday -- feature killer heels and mature mingling.

3. San Francisco

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Close to Mission Dolores, Dolores Park Inn ($129-249) is a romantic and well-run B&B in the Upper Market neighborhood, popular with both gay and straight clientele.

Ladies night out
Funky girls buzz about as ferocious tunes spill out of The Lexington Clubs jukebox, while Cherrys stylish dance floor hosts a mixed crowd for record release parties and wine tastings. Mango brightens the city up April to November, with friendly multi-cultural afternoon delights. Long-established Girl Spot is a fun, cruisey Saturday social.

4. Portland

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Near the Hawthorne neighborhood, where women are buying up old houses in their droves, sleekly renovated motel, The Jupiter (from $59) offers retro-hip accommodations. Downtown the striking Lucia is also attracting dyke dollars.

Ladies night out
PDX offers several very different addresses for dykes about town. Holocene is a hipster haunt with killer mojitos and laidback monthly party Tart. The main old school lesbian club in town, The Egyptian Room, attracts a crowd on weekend nights. Martini bar Crush ($6-14), dishes up tasty vegetarian finger foods.

5. Phoenix

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Luxurious Hermosa Inn ($99-439) offers Camelback Mountain views in the Valley of the Sun. Mexican tile floors and a pool and cabana star at Yum Yum Tree Guesthouse ($89-139), a lesbian and gay-popular guesthouse in the historic Willo neighborhood.

Ladies night out
Phoenix women face tough choices every night, with no less than five bars and clubs vying for their attention. Brash Aint Nobodys Business still attracts flocks of ladies, while karaoke and two stepping are on the calendar at Cash Inn Country. New contender E-Lounge plays hip-hop for a hot clientele.




Top 5 Lesbian cites per About.com

1) Northampton, Massachusetts
Dubbed as - Lesbianville U.S.A. - by the The National Enquirer in 1992, Northampton, MA is the best city in America for lesbians. The Northampton area has always been a great place to live, and because gays and lesbians can get legally married in Massachusetts, it tops our list. Northampton is a small town, but because of the numerous universities, including Smith College, Northampton has all the cultural offerings of a big city.

2) Portland, Oregon
If Northampton is Lesbianville of the East, Portland is Lesbianville of the West. Lesbians flock to Portland for the same reasons straights do, its a great place to live. Among other distinctions, Portland was rated the Best Walking City and Best Bicycling City in America. Although voters passed an anti-gay marriage law last year, Portland residents lean more to the left than the rest of the state. Add a great music scene and plenty of lesbian hangouts to the mix.

3) San Francisco, California
San Francisco must be the gayest city on earth. And its not just the boys who find home here. Whether youre a young, politcal dyke or gender queer or a six-figure power lesbian, San Francisco cant be beat. Take a stroll in Golden Gate Park or shop for wedding bands in the Castro. With one of the nations best domestic partnership rulings and child protection laws, San Francisco is also a great place to raise a family.

4) New York, New York
The largest city in the world is a mecca for lesbians. Brooklyns Park Slope neighborhood is where the sapphic sisters of New York tend to congregate, but the city that never sleeps has something for lesbians of every age, political persuasion and background in all of its borroughs. From the classic Rubyfruit bar to esoteric performance art in Soho. Whether you want to visit the home of gay rights Stonewall Riots or if Riot GRRL is more your scene, New York City is the place for you.

5) Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the queer capital of the South. And one of the nations most diverse. Whether you want to dance your feet off at My Sisters Room lesbian bar or spend a leisurly afternoon at Outwrite gay and lesbian bookstore. With one of the nations largest gay pride parades, gay film festival and numerous other cultural events, youll understand why they call this - Hot-lanta.


Top 10 Lesbian cities per TripAdvisor.com

1. New York
New York, United States

With the best bars, clubs and vibrant scenes in both Manhattan and park Slope, NYC still rules the roost.

2. Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales

Brilliant and bold, Sydney is irresistible.

3. San Francisco
San Francisco, California

From lesbian-saturated restaurants, cafes and bars in the Mission to the huge dyke presence all over the city, San Francisco is an idyllic vacation destination.

4. London
London, England

Thrilling arrays of bars and clubs cater to Londons boisterous girls and bois.

5. Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California

The L Word set mingle in WeHos Normandie Rooms, the Abbey, GirlBar and Marks on La Cienega.

6. Paris
Paris, Ile-de-France

A sultry scene spills over the streets around the Seine.

7. Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Famed since the 1920s for its decadent gay and lesbian scene, a plethora os lesbian-loved venues make this a great city to explore.

8. Manchester
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Northern Englands big city boasts an enthusiastic and energetic scene and ace full time womens bar, Vanilla.

9. Portland
Portland, Oregon

It seems theres an exodus from San Francisco as more and more women move north. Catch a Tart Party at Holocene to see the variety.

10. Tokyo
Tokyo, Kanto

Dozens of bars are tucked away in Shinjuku-n-chome - most of them the size of a spare bedroom. For a flirty, femme crowd, try Advocates.