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Midtowne Spa, a year-old gay bathhouse in Texas ' capital, closed its doors permanently on Sunday. Midtowne, the only gay bathhouse in the nation's third-gayest city , reportedly had its best year ever last year. However, owner Mike Zappas — who operates similar facilities in Houston, Dallas, and Milwaukee — wants to retire. It's unclear whether any of the other locations will be affected.

DuMont's Down Low. Credit Mario Andrade Photography. Coconut Club This tropical-themed bar is also known as one of the dance parties in town. The rooftop nightclub hosts local DJs six nights a week and tunes range from disco funk to Afro to electric and everything in between.

Austin is a lot of things, but it's mostly young, progressive, musical, creative, and gay—all in the best possible way. It's no secret that gays and lesbians are welcomed here more openly and enthusiastically than in most other regions of this primarily conservative state. Austin is a little liberal bubble that sits just southeast of the very center, surrounded by some , miles of cornfields and cacti. It is renowned for hosting the annual South by Southwest Festival and for its thriving music scene.

Check out our guide to the best and most popular gay bars in Austin. Take a look at these popular gay dance parties and nightclubs in Austin. Great-value hotels in Austin Texas for gay travelers. The city's progressive reputation makes it gay-friendly overall, though attitudes can vary in the more conservative suburbs.