Someone told me that Austin is the gay capital of the Midwest and/or Texas. Is this true?

No way...I've lived in TX my whole life, and Austin is a hole. If you are looking for a gay capital in the Midwest look in the Midwest.

ADDITIONAL: TEXAS IS NOT IN THE MIDWEST...IT IS IN THE SOUTH

well for Texas standards yes but not anywhere close to NYC or San Francisco.

Miguel F,

Austin Texas is a very diversefied city with a large active LGBTQ Community. Many organizations to include an active G&L Chamber of Commerce (AGLCC.Org) as well as headquarters for Equality Texas.

Gay pride festival and parade to be held June 14.

well, I've always heard austin referred to as the little blue dot in the red state of texas, but having never been there I cannot tell you for sure.

Austin is pretty Gay and Art-sy. I Like it. Try 6th street and surrounding areas. That is where I go sometimes if I'm there.

I'm not really sure if Austin is the "gay capital", but it is in a very liberal county, surrounded by quite conservative counties, so it makes sense that Austin has a much larger LGBT community than other places in Texas. People in Austin are quite accepting and friendly is another reason.