One of the first global gay travel destinations, this small island is a place were gay locals and visitors feel at home among the majestic palm trees, turquoise waters, breathtaking sunsets and rainbow flags.Īfter the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square, make way to the parties on Duval Street at gay hangouts like 801 Bourbon Street for drag shows or Bourbon Street Pub for dancing. Upon arriving in the Conch Republic, you’ll find a laid-back, eclectic and alternative community that has been a safe haven for LGBT travelers, artists and free thinkers since the early 1970’s. From Miami, Key West is a scenic 3.5-hour drive down Florida’s Overseas Highway (US 1).
