These standout Pride destinations await clients this season, with specialized hotel packages and prime viewing locations for parades and festivities across the Eastern Seaboard.
2025 Jersey Pride
Asbury Park stands as a distinctive beach destination in New Jersey with deep LGBTQIA+ connections dating to the 1940s. Located under 60 miles from New York City with direct train access from Manhattan, Asbury Park combines beach appeal with cultural significance. The town features numerous LGBTQIA+-owned dining establishments, The Stone Pony music venue where Bruce Springsteen began his career and entertainment options like Asbury Lanes bowling.
The Asbury Hotel serves as a central accommodation option for visitors during Pride Month. Its rooftop bar, Salvation, provides an excellent view of the June 4 parade proceedings, complemented by creative cocktails and DJ performances in a refined beach atmosphere. For clients seeking authentic Pride experiences in an accessible East Coast location, this property delivers both comfortable accommodations and direct access to festivities. Plus, the proximity to New York City also allows for day trips, giving visitors flexibility to experience multiple destinations during their stay.
For more information, visit theasburyhotel.com.
Pride in the Nation’s Capital
As Washington, D.C., prepares to host World Pride this year, Alexandria, Virginia, positions itself as an ideal base for clients attending DMV-area Pride events. Consider recommending sister properties The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection, and Morrison House, both offering dedicated packages for Pride month visitors. The Alexandrian World Pride Package includes two drink vouchers for specialty cocktails at King & Rye restaurant, a welcome tote bag with a fan and a $10 preloaded Metro pass, facilitating easy travel to downtown D.C. festivities. Of note: $10 from each reservation supports Safe Space NOVA, an Alexandria-based nonprofit that provides resources to LGBTQIA+ youth, addressing social stigmas and bullying.
Alexandria’s location near Washington, D.C., offers clients a quieter and more relaxed accommodation option while maintaining straightforward access to major World Pride events. The city itself holds a reputation for inclusivity and welcomes LGBTQIA+ travelers throughout the year.
For more information, visit marriott.com and morrisonhouse.com.
Providence Pride
Providence comes alive June 21 for Rhode Island PrideFest, making it an important destination for LGBTQIA+ travelers in the Northeast. Consider recommending The Beatrice, a luxury boutique hotel named for Providence advocate Beatrice Tempkin, when booking Pride-focused itineraries. The property is part of a neighborhood that includes Bellini Rooftop, an exclusive club for hotel guests and members, and Hope & Main, a culinary incubator—all of which are operated by notable LGBTQIA+ supporters. The hotel’s namesake helped organize the first AIDS Walk for Life in the mid-1980s and received the Hope Harris Memorial Award in 2017 for her advocacy work.
For this year’s Pride celebrations, The Beatrice offers a VIP Pride Experience Package including a welcome amenity, two drink tokens for use at Bellini Providence (the hotel’s Italian restaurant), and a branded hat with Pride logo. The property also hosts an exclusive rooftop Pride party at Bellini Rooftop during festivities. The Beatrice provides luxury accommodations while placing guests within easy reach of PrideFest events and local cultural attractions.
For more information, visit thebeatrice.com.
