LGBTQ+ travelers and residents in Philadelphia will be able to visit the new Philly Pride Visitor Center starting in January 2026. According to Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), the center will offer visitors itinerary planning, tickets to local attractions, and travel information and recommendations focused on LGBTQ-affirming destinations, businesses, and cultural institutions.
“The Philly Pride Visitor Center reflects our commitment to inclusive tourism and to making sure every traveler feels seen, welcomed, and celebrated,” said Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia. “For more than 20 years, Visit Philadelphia has worked to show LGBTQ+ travelers that they belong here. This new center gives visitors and residents a place to connect with Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ history, discover affirming businesses and see how this city helped shape a national movement. It is both a resource hub and a testament to Philadelphia’s role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights.”
According to PGN, Kathryn Ott Lovell, president and CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center said “We’re building a starting point for tourists, a dedicated space for this community, and a true reflection of what our city stands for.” She went on to say, “Our hope is that the Philly Pride Visitor Center becomes a place where LGBTQ+ visitors feel like they belong from the moment they arrive.”
Come January, the new center will open at the intersection of 12th and Locust Streets, ready to welcome LGBTQ+ travelers and allies from all over the nation and around the world.
