Beautifully redone bungalows and historic casitas nestle under lush palm fronds in the semi-gay neighborhood of Willo, on the edge of downtown. More and more LGBT folks have swept into the area, snapping up the charming cottage homes and restoring

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Beautifully redone bungalows and historic casitas nestle under lush palm fronds in the semi-gay neighborhood of Willo, on the edge of downtown. More and more LGBT folks have swept into the area, snapping up the charming cottage homes and restoring them to their former splendor. There's a homes tour held every February. Explore the streets of Willo and neighboring Encanto. Visit the antique strip on West McDowell Road, and stop at quirky, gay Willo Bakery. Also stop at the Willow House, another popular spot for gay and lesbian locals that is a coffee shop and a perfect place for people watching. A portrait of Oscar Wilde hangs on the wall.

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