Key West
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Gay Key West
The fabulous, turquoise water surrounding Key West is full of possibilities. Hundreds of dive and snorkel sites are just offshore. Try one of the gay/lesbian or clothing-optional resorts. Of course, should you prefer a chaise lounge to a fighting chair, gay and lesbian sunset cruises offer spectacular views of pastel skies as the pulse of Mallory Square festivities beat in the not too distant background.
There’s plenty to see and do in this quaint village bursting with lush Bougainvillea, Royal Poinciana and Hibiscus. Streets are lined with lovingly restored Victorian homes in every hue of the famous Key West sunset. In fact, what first attracted the gay population to Key West in the 1970’s were the scores of dilapidated Victorian houses just begging to be restored into magnificent showplaces. Take a stroll down any one of Key West’s narrow side streets and it’s like you’ve stepped back in time. Here secluded courtyards and lazy porch swings are permanent fixtures. To maintain a leisurely pace, bicycles are the preferred mode of transportation – that’s how they roll.
