Since Austin is so very accepting of all lifestyles, its gay residents don't really have their own defined neighborhood and are rather spread around the city, being welcomed into all of the local communities and suburbs. For example, it is quite uncommon to see same-sex couples walking down the street, openly holding hands. Described as being a liberal and free-thinking city, free of discrimination, Austin is home to a very relaxed gay scene, although the resident LGBT community is fairly small and understated for a city of this size.
