Your guide to the best Key West gay bars, LGBT venues and events
Florida, United States
As the first US city to openly beckon gay tourists, Key West is a LGBTQ+ paradise that’s got it all.
Explore the progress of LGBTQ+ rights across the world all in an easy to read charts, graphs, and tables. From public sentiment to protections find it all here so you know when holding hands gets you a look or a sentence.
Visit EqualdexYes, you’ll find lots of middle-aged straight couples wandering off their cruise ships these days (and yes, they may be wearing fanny packs), but gay Key West is by no means gone. Head from Mallory Square to Duval Street and simply take your pick of Key West gay bars and clubs. From clothing-optional gay resorts to incredible drag shows to a host of wild bars, clubs, and parties, there’s more than enough to keep you busy and buzzed.
The island’s not as sandy as you might guess, but you’ll find a handful of beaches where you can rock a teeny bathing suit to get your tan on. Or see the farthest Southern point in the continental United States at Southernmost point buoy. And whether you’re popping into art galleries or just kicking back and people-watching by day, you’ll soon get why "One Human Family" is Key West’s motto.
Wondering when to come? Key West Pride in June is ideal to party and play in the sun—definitely put it on your bucket list.
Comfortable, open, accepting, and fun, Key West blends relaxation and revelry…visit to live out your perfect mix of both.
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