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Nightlife Guide: Best LGBTQ+ Bars and Clubs in Key West
The Island of Key West may be small in size compared to other Florida cities, but when it comes to its LGBTQ+ nightlife, it certainly is mighty! Here, gay bars and clubs aren&#;t just places to snatch a drink, they&#;re where stories are told and connections are made. It’s the perfect mix of entertainment, acceptance, and a sense of belonging that&#;s strenuous to find anywhere else. You feel it when you’re dancing in one of the clubs, enjoying a quiet drink under the stars, or just soaking in the energy of the crowd. It’s that undeniable sense of magic in the wind. It&#;s more than just being “out,” it&#;s about being you, in all your colors. So, let&#;s take a stroll down the streets of Key West to discover its best LGBTQ+ bars and clubs.
Bourbon Street Pub
Duval Street
The first stop on our tour is the Bourbon Street Pub. Trust us, you won’t miss it, especially with the Bourbon Boys greeting you on the street in their speedos. It&#;s a “hotspot”, especially the “Garden Bar” outdoors, with its poolside vibes, frie
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Key West is a bona fide gaytopia! Nestled at the southernmost tip of the United States, just 90 miles from Cuba and surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, how can such a tranquil setting be anything but liberal?
Over the centuries, Key West and the Florida Keys have been the ports of pirates, famous sailors, and later, the home of inspirational writers like Ernest Hemingway. Nowadays, it's the perfect blend of Caribbean flair and American spirit, where a chilled-out &#;live and permit live' approach to life dominates among its inhabitants. Not to mention, it has a flourishing gay scene away from pesky mainland politics.
This eclectic, delightful minuscule island has loads to give active travelers—kayaking, skydiving, shipwreck diving—and just the right amount of low-key activities in the create of beaches, shops, and galleries for those who just desire to dip their toes into the Caribbean in a familiar LGBTQ+-friendly environment.
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Ride the entire stretch of Florida’s Overseas Highway and eventually, you’ll reach Gay Key West, a hedonistic island paradise among the Florida Keys archipelago, shaped by LGBT pioneers of the s. Come to rest in the open arms of Key West’s inviting turquoise waters, revel amid eclectic LGBTQ pool parties and join an accepting family of locals who pride themselves on inclusion. Forever set to vacation mode, every day in Key West is a glittering sun-soaked celebration packed with a plethora of wild gay annual events such as Tropical Heat and Fantasyfest, topped off with all the drag nightlife a queen could wish for on Duval Street. Discover the top things to do in Gay Key West, as curated by the experts at Mr Hudson.
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Key West LGBTQ+ Guide: Best Bars, Hotels and Things to Do
Written by: J. Harvey
This blog publish originally appeared on My Normal Gay Life
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Walking past bright buildings graced with big balconies and towering tropical trees as the summer sun warms my shirtless body, rainbow flags flap in the breeze and time seems to pass at a comfortable leisurely pace, I can&#x;t help but feel I am experiencing a small bit of paradise. But that&#x;s quite the norm in Key West. At the tip of the Florida Keys, the world seems to slow down and, inevitably, you slow down with it. It&#x;s generally a quirky place&#x;with chickens that run free and five-toed cats sauntering down its alleyways&#x;that embraces a come as you are attitude. Key West has always attracted people from the outskirts of society, at one point serving as a stopping place for pirates and later attracting artists and writers such as Ernest Hemingway. Eventually the LGBTQ+ community discovered Key West as a remote outpost where we were free to inhabit our lives without