In Key West each April, "drag racing" takes on a whole new meaning — as the island city's exotic drag queens don outlandish sporting costumes, lavish wigs and towering high heels to vie for victory in the Great Conch Republic Drag Race. The wacky competition is scheduled Saturday, April 21, on Duval Street (known, of course, as the island's "main drag").
"West Side Story" composer Leonard Bernstein also had a "Key West-side story" -- a connection with the island that most people never knew about. It will be revealed in “Remembering Lenny” and other offerings that explore the American musical legend’s work and the ways the island city influenced it. And it's all part of a national celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of Bernstein’s 1918 birth.
“Taste of Key West,” an open-air food extravaganza at Key West's famed Mallory Square, is a one-stop foodies’ delight featuring offerings from several dozen local restaurants. It's the perfect opportunity to sample an amazing variety of the island’s primo cuisine — against the backdrop of a fabulous sunset.
The Key West Business Guild and its visitor center first opened their doors in 1978 to support the LGBT community and promote tourism to the all-welcoming island city. Now celebrating its 40th "birthday," the Guild remains a vital force in showcasing the destination that has been called “the gem in the crown of the U.S. gay community.”
What's the best way to explore the subtropical island of Key West? Walking, bike and trolley tours offer a number of options — house and garden, pub crawls, culinary and tasting, Florida Keys architecture and even ghost tours led by (what else?) a “ghost host.” Whatever you choose, our gay-friendly island paradise awaits your discovery.
The siren song of the subtropical Florida Keys can be almost impossible to resist, particularly when winter has much of the world in its chilly grip. The island chain is rich in ways to indulge body, mind and tastebuds while recharging your batteries ... and sparking lasting memories and smiles that just don’t stop.
Teams from around the world will converge on Key West for adrenaline-packed sporting events and activities Jan. 22-29, during the 27th annual Kelly McGillis Classic International Women’s & Girls’ Flag Football championship. The championship is named for "Top Gun" actress and former Key West resident Kelly McGillis.
You can reach the Florida Keys via land, air, and sea. First-time travelers should experience the drive through the island chain at least once -- because the 127-mile road trip from mainland Florida to Key West via the Overseas Highway, featuring 42 bridges over blue water, is absolutely breathtaking.
Much of Key West’s gay nightlife can found in or near the famed “Pink Triangle,” a cluster of LGBT bars, entertainment clubs and shops around the 700 and 800 blocks of Duval Street. No matter what night you visit, there’s always an astounding array of live entertainment offerings — from drag shows to cabaret to karaoke.
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Key West by watching beloved drag queen Sushi, perched in a super-sized red high-heel shoe, "drop" to famed Duval Street in a wacky takeoff on the Times Square ball drop. The Key West event marks its 20th anniversary this year -- and features celebrity guest host Austin Armacost, best known for Logo TV’s “The A-List.”