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ienvenido a Miami! Affectionately known as "The Magic City", Miami has a well-deserved reputation as a premier travel destination. Presenting a wide selection of accommodations, ranging from boutique hotels to fullservice resorts, eager to make this your most memorable vacation.

Famous for its vibrant & exotic clubs, bars & clientele, the nightlife here is beyond comparison. Venues regularly promote theme nights & live shows and it's a frequent stop on the party circuit. Fill your days exploring the city that has an endless supply of culture or enjoy outdoor activities to achieve the perfect Florida tan. On the mainland, take a trolley tour that winds from the Bayside Marketplace along Biscayne Bay to Coconut Grove. Miami offers everything from boutiques and souvenir shops to high-end retail stores.

Dining here is indeed a unforgettable experience. A result of the multi-cultural population, flavors and feasts from around the world are available to tempt your taste buds.

Kosher, Cuban, Chinese, Italian or Pacific Rim... all flavored with a touch of "Miami Spice".

Spend an evening at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, a stunning performing arts venue, presenting shows of Broadway caliber and musical acts from around the globe. Check out the new world-class Perez Art Museum, it's over the top! No visit would be complete without a trip to Miami Beach's Art Deco district aka South Beach. Here you'll find a collection of eclectic architecture, resorts, cafes, bars and clubs.

Pack for sunshine and enjoy all that Miami and its beaches have to offer!

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Getting Here & Florida Overview Map Greater Miami Map

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Dining

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Resources, Shopping & Services

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Attractions

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South Beach Map

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Key West Maps

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A Very Warm Welcome... from the Mayor of Miami Beach It is my pleasure to welcome gay and lesbian visitors from across the country and around the world to the City of Miami Beach. I hope your visit is enjoyable and that you have the opportunity to experience what makes the City of Miami Beach such a special place.

While in our city, I urge you to sample the celebrated international cuisine, exciting nightlife, people watching, and unparalleled assortment of beach activities, and shopping.

Visit Lincoln Road in the heart of our city to experience a unique blend of cafes, art galleries, and shopping attractions. Experience South Beach, the internationally acclaimed beach area packed with sidewalk cafes, restaurants, and hotels which contain the largest collection of Art Deco architecture in the world.

Please also explore the rest of our City, the grand hotels of Mid-Beach and the charm of North Beach.

On behalf of the City of Miami Beach, I extend my sincerest and warmest welcome and wish you an exciting visit.

Sincerely,

Philip Levine

Greetings... from the President & CEO Welcome to Greater Miami & the Beaches – a sophisticated tropical destination that’s delighted to extend a warm invitation to gay and lesbian travelers from around the world to enjoy its swaying palm trees, balmy breezes, spectacular beaches, sunny days and endless nightlife. Our richly woven fabric of culturally diverse communities makes Miami an exciting cosmopolitan destination: vibrant, progressive and welcoming. We’re eager to make this your most memorable visit ever. Here you’ll find world-class performing and visual arts, an exciting cultural climate, and a wide variety of ethnic traditions. A year-round calendar of events, festivals and sporting activities complement our many attractions. Our nightlife varies from the sophisticated and exotic to intimate and reserved. And with our multi-cultural population comes feasts and flavors from neighborhood cafes to celebrated international cuisine – from Cuban and Caribbean to European and Asian – all flavored with a touch of “Miami Spice.” The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau can help make your stay the best it can be – visit us online at www.MiamiandBeaches.com or call us at (800)933-8448. We know you’ll enjoy your visit.

Sincerely,

Mayor, City of Miami Beach

William Talbert, III, CDME President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

Welcome... from the President Welcome to Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

For many years Gay and Lesbian travelers have selected us as their choice destination. AND, we have given you one more reason to visit…our New LGBT Visitor Center. Located conveniently at 11th and Washington in Old City Hall, the new center is your one-stop destination for information, publications, wireless internet access, LGBT curios and, weekly events celebrating our community.

Our new visitor center is a community resource so, whether in town for one of our spectacular events or, just to unwind, our staff can assist with your “funcation.”

Miami is “The place to be,” not just during White Party, Aqua Girl, Winter Party, the Film Festival, MB Gay Pride, Art Basel and the many other Great Special Events that are held here—but all year round. There is so much to do here and so much to enjoy—something for everyone! From culture to cuisine, Greater Miami and the Beaches offer an incredible experience for any traveler, domestic or international.

Speaking for the membership and board of Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (which include businesses ranging from restaurants/nightclubs to Realtors, Mortgage Brokers, Retail Store Operators, to the municipalities and organizations that serve the gay community) we want to welcome you to Miami-Dade County. As we promote at the Chamber, S.O.M.A …support our Members Always and, we hope you will. We also want you to have a memorable and pleasurable experience. MDGLCC is here to serve you, our guests. Feel free to contact us via email at mdglcc@bellsouth.net , or by calling 305-673-4440. AND, don’t forget to obtain a free copy of our updated Miami Pride Celebrated Daily and, also through our website www.gogaymiami.com. We look forward to serving you soon!

Warm regards,

A Letter... from the Publisher Miami and the Miami Beaches are booming this year with exciting new attractions for travelers to visit! For those seeking a fun time and a great party, it’s the place to go! This action packed city offers its LGBT visitors a cornucopia of pleasures.

Include the new Perez Art Museum, Adrianne Arsht Center for the Preforming Arts, the booming art scene in the Wynnewood area, Lincoln Road, a “shoppers paradise", or the many other museums and attractions that are mentioned in this new and exciting edition of the Miami FunMap®.

While there, sample the many varieties of cuisine that Miami has to offer, like the incredible breakfast at the Front Porch Café or experience traditional Cuban cuisine at Polo Norte. The nightlife scene is one of the best in the nation. There, you’ll find, the infamous Twist of South Beach, which has upbeat music, hot dancers, and 7 bars inside! Also, The Score Bar, a fantastic nightclub, which hosts the annual White Party, Winter Party, and Miami Beach Pride Events! Make sure you stop by the local LGBT Center on Washington Avenue to get all the information on upcoming events local transportation and other resource material.

Bring your camera and take lots of pictures! Share them on our Facebook Page, www.facebook.com/gayosphere. Also, be sure to check out our new graphics and our new website www.gayosphere.com.

Check in with us often for updates or to book a reservation in one of the featured hotels.

Enjoy Miami…you’re in for a real treat!

Alan H. Beck

Steve Adkins

Publisher, FunMaps & Gayosphere.com

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Florida Overview

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Getting Here

By Air: Miami is served by two airports, Miami International (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL). Miami International is one of the largest airports in the world and an important hub for traffic between North America and Latin America. American Airlines is MIA’s major carrier. Fort Lauderdale International is further from Miami and is a much smaller and less trafficked airport. FLL is host to Southwest Airlines, Jet Blue and other low-cost carriers that often offer better domestic fares than MIA. Check flights to both airports before booking your flight while also considering ground transportation. Fort Lauderdale is 25-40 minutes north of Miami by car and a taxi can run you up to $65.

By Rail: Amtrak serves Miami frequently from Central Florida and Northeastern US with several daily trains. Check Amtrak.com or 800-USA-RAIL for schedule and fares.

By Car: Three main highways lead to Miami. I-95 extends south along the Atlantic coast of Florida and terminates in Miami. U.S. Highway 1 provides access from the Florida Keys to the south of Miami and I-75 cuts in from the west and Florida’s Gulf coast.

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ACCOMMODATIONS FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Beacon Hotel

305-674-8200

720 Ocean Drive www.beaconsouthbeach.com The Beacon South Beach Hotel on Ocean Drive is one of the most popular boutique hotels in South Beach. Enjoy direct access to seven miles of sand and surf, unrivaled nightlife, premier shopping, and fine dining. Beacon Hotel offers prime location, beautiful décor of renovated lobby and rooms, complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, beach chairs and beach towels and fabulous guest service.

This historical oceanfront Art Deco hotel is the ultimate beach destination.

2 Design Suites at Castle Beach

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5445 Collins Avenue www.designsuitesatcastlebeach.com Design Suites at Castle Beach is a selected group of condos on the emblematic Castle Beach Club. It has direct access to the beach, an outdoor pool and sun deck, fitness center, restaurant, pool bar, 2 groceries stores in site, vending machines, laundry, dry cleaner, SPA, and more. Located right on Millionaires row, this oceanfront property is 5 minutes from South Beach, 20 minutes from the Miami International Airport, and 10 minutes from the Bal Harbour Shops.

3 Nassau Suite Hotel

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1414 Collins Avenue www.nassausuite.com Built in 1936, the Nassau Suite Hotel is an intimate all-suite facility centrally located at 1414 Collins Avenue, in the heart of Miami Beach's Art Deco District.

Recorded as a National Historic Monument, this boutique hotel caters to a diverse clientele. From the moment you arrive, you become a familiar face that we are always happy to welcome back. Nassau Suite Hotel. Its all about details.

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485 Brickell Avenue www.viceroymiami.com Viceroy Miami blends timeless East Asian accents, international service standards and Miami's own rich ambience to create an unparalleled resort. Created for discerning globetrotters, this luxury resort offers 148 residentially appointed guestrooms, suites and one- and two-bedroom residences (which include fully equipped kitchenettes), custom linens and more non-negotiable indulgences for a truly exceptional experience.

OUT-OF-TOWN FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS Floris Suite Hotel

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Piscadera Bay, Willemstad, Curacao www.florissuitehotel.com The Floris Hotel is ideally located on the tropical island of Curacao and offers the comfort of a first-class hotel with relaxing tranquility. This 72- all suite boutique hotel exemplifies first-class, straight-forward luxury, designed for adults. The warmth of our attentive hotel staff will certainly make you feel at home. The Hotel is affiliated with the IGLTA and welcomes all LGBT guests.

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539 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale www.grandresort.net The Grand Resort and Spa is Fort Lauderdale Beach’s largest and finest gay owned and operated men’s resort hotel, located just steps from the gay beach.

Our standard of contemporary luxury rivals that found in today’s popular boutique hotels. What sets us apart is the genuine hospitality. With our own fullservice day spa and hair studio, we can offer our guests an experience that is unique and wonderfully indulgent.

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ACCOMMODATIONS TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Miami Candlewood Suites Miami Airport Courtyard Miami Airport EPIC, a Kimpton Hotel InterContinental at Doral Miami Mandarin Oriental, Miami Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay Red Roof Inn Miami Airport Residence Inn Miami Airport Viceroy Miami

8855 NW 27th Street 1201 NW LeJeune Road 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way 2505 NW 87th Avenue 500 Brickell Key Drive 1633 North Bayshore Drive 3401 NW Le Jeune Road 1201 NW LeJeune Road 485 Brickell Avenue

888-226-3539 305-642-8200 866-760-3742 305-468-1400 866-888-6780 305-374-3900 800-733-7663 305-642-8570 866-781-9923

Miami Beach / South Beach Circa 39 Hotel Crescent Resort on South Beach Dream South Beach Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Hotel Breakwater South Beach Hotel Victor National Hotel ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa SLS Hotel South Beach South Beach Marriott Surfcomber Hotel The Palms Hotel & Spa The Raleigh The Redbury South Beach The Standard Spa, Miami Beach W South Beach Z Ocean Hotel South Beach

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Miami Springs Holiday Inn Express Miami Airport Sleep Inn Miami Airport

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DINING

DINING Restaurants / Cafés 11th Street Diner 1065 Washington Avenue Altamare Restaurant 1233 Lincoln Road Balans Biscayne 6789 Biscayne Boulevard Balans Brickell 901 South Miami Avenue Balans Lincoln Road 1022 Lincoln Road Big Pink 157 Collins Avenue Broken Shaker (at Freehand Miami Hostel) 2727 Indian Creek Dr Caffe' Milano 850 Ocean Drive City Hall Restaurant 2004 Biscayne Blvd David's Cafe 1058 Collins Avenue Dylan's Candy Bar 801 Lincoln Road Epicure Gourmet Market & Cafe 1656 Alton Road 11 Front Porch Cafe 1458 Ocean Drive Grillfish 1444 Collins Avenue Guru 232 12th Street

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By using the freshest ingredients & combining our family recipes with today’s best food ideas, we are able to serve the most authentic Cuban cuisine.

Hard Rock Cafe Miami 401 Biscayne Boulevard La Sandwicherie 229 14th Street 13 Lantao Social Club 1717 Collins Avenue Magnum Restaurant & Lounge 709 NE 79th Street Manolo 7300 Collins Avenue Michael’s Genuine Food 130 NE 40th Street News Café 800 Ocean Drive Oliver's Bistro 959 West Avenue Osteria Del Teatro 1443 Washington Ave. at Española Way Pasha's 900 Lincoln Road Piola 1625 Alton Road Prime Time Cafe 860 Ocean Drive Rio Restaurant 1659 Washington Avenue Rouge French/Moroccan Bistro 908 71st Street Schnitzel House 1085 NE 79th Street Segafredo Espresso 1040 Lincoln Road Spiga 1228 Collins Avenue Spris 731 Lincoln Road Starbucks 749 Lincoln Road Mall Sushi Samba 600 Lincoln Road Tides Restaurant & Terrace 1220 Ocean Drive Tiramisù 721 Lincoln Road Van Dyke Cafe Restaurant / Lounge 846 Lincoln Road Wish (at The Hotel) 801 Collins Avenue 18

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RESOURCES City of Miami Beach www.miamibeachfl.gov 305-673-7000 Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) miamiandbeaches.com 701 Brickell Avenue 800-933-8448 30 LGBT Visitor Center 1130 Washington Avenue 305-397-8914 Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority miamibeachvca.com 305-673-7050 Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (MDGLCC) gogaymiami.com 1130 Washington Avenue 305-673-4440

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

SHOPPING & SERVICES Adult Entertainment / Products 167 Street XXX Book & Video Adult Supermarket Bird Road Book & Video Cloverleaf Book & Video GayHotMovies.com Perrine Adult Book & Video Pleasure Emporium Pleasure Emporium North Red Road Books & Video Sensations Video

14 NE 167th Street 7481 Bird Road 6833 SW 40th Street 14907 NW Seventh Avenue www.gayhotmovies.com 18093 South Dixie Highway 1019 5th Street 20600 NW 2nd Avenue 2316 South Red Road 1317 Washington Avenue

305-949-3828 305-261-3922 305-669-9515 305-681-2001 800-959-6684 305-233-3913 305-673-3311 305-654-9400 305-266-5877 305-534-2330

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for a complete list of area attractions see pages 24-27 Coral Castle Museum 28655 South Dixie Highway Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Road Miami Seaquarium 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy World Erotic Art Museum 1205 Washington Avenue

305-248-6345 305-667-1651 305-361-5705 305-532-9336

Bookstores Books & Books Books & Books Lambda Passages

927 Lincoln Road 305-695-8898 265 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables 305-442-4208 7545 Biscayne Boulevard 305-754-6900

Car Service / Limousines 35 Beach Tyrex, LLC Ocean Drive Limousines Worldwide Transportation

1610 Collins Avenue 641 Mokena Drive 15001 NW 42nd Avenue

305-503-6193 888-664-7182 305-271-4900

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939 Lincoln Road 1510 Alton Road 2900 North Biscayne Blvd 1627 Washington Avenue

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Hair Salons / Barbershops Ego Trip Salon Hannah & Her Scissors Upper Kutz Barbershop

1623 Michigan Avenue 611 NE 86th Street 3527 NE 2nd Avenue

305-672-0871 305-772-8426 305-456-1827

1579 Meridian Avenue 1220 Washington Avenue

305-534-3484 305-673-8385

Health / Beauty Beauty Dungeon, The South Beach Beauty Center

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Crunch Fitness 1676 Alton Road Crunch Fitness 1259 Washington Avenue David Barton Gym - Gansevoort South 1776 Collins Avenue Equinox Fitness 520 Collins Avenue South Beach Muscle 1326 Alton Road

305-531-4743 305-674-8222 305-534-1660 305-673-1172 305-695-9677

Pharmacies 37 AHF Pharmacy (aidshealth.org) 38 AHF Pharmacy (aidshealth.org)

Bike and Roll

2900 North Biscayne Blvd 100 NW 170th Street

305-764-3780 305-758-1984

210 10th Street 1665 James Avenue 410 Biscayne Boulevard 1341 Washington Avenue 9771 Wayne Ave 233 14th Street

305-604-0001 305-604-0001 305-604-0001 305-532-0977 305-253-7245 305-673-3322

Recreation 39 Bike and Roll (South Beach) 39 Bike and Roll (South Beach) 39 Bike and Roll (Bayside Market) Beach Scooter Rental Inc. SailAway Yacht Charters Scooter City

Tattoos / Piercing / Jewelry Salvation Tattoo Company South Beach Tattoo Co.

1413 Washington Avenue 861 Washington Avenue

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Jacquin Travel Corporation eskape now Sawgrass Tour 95 Source Events

305-592-5882 888-224-2366 786-709-2116 888-768-7238

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Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts

Jungle Island

1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 305-949-6722 www.carnivalcenter.org Varied series of performances, ranging from classical ballet, opera and symphony, to comedians, renowned vocal artists, musical groups, contemporary dance and dramatic stage productions are scheduled for Carnival Center's opening season.

1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 305-400-7000 jungleisland.com Jungle Island is an interactive zoological park in Watson Island.

Miami Art Museum 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 305-375-3000, miamiartmuseum.org The permanent collection & exhibition program features art from the 1940s to the present. MAM looks at art from the perspective of different cultural traditions as a reflection of Miami's unique location at the gateway of the Americas. Tue-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun Noon-5pm, Mon Closed

Bass Museum of Art 2121 Park Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 305-673-7530 www.bassmuseum.org The collection here includes major European paintings, sculptures and textiles as well as American, Asian and contemporary art. Temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art throughout the world as well. Open WedSun 12-5pm.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 305-673-7256 mbgarden.org The mission of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden is to provide free public access to an attractive botanical garden, create environmental education programs for children and adults, preserve green space, and promote green living. We serve as a venue for visual and performing arts, and act as a cultural tourist destination.

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28655 South Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 305-248-6345 www.coralcastle.com Visit the world’s most mysterious castle. Ed built his castle in secret leaving scientists, engineers, scholars baffled since 1923.

Prepared to be amazed! Continuous live tour guides. Coral Castle Cafe and Gift Shop on premises. One of the top 10 hot spots in South Florida. Open Sunday through Thursday 8 a.m. until 6 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. through 8 p.m..

Miami Design Preservation League 1001 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 305-672-2014 www.mdpl.org Miami Beach’s building boom came during the second phase of Art Deco known as Streamline Moderne, which began with the stock market crash and ended in most cases with the outbreak of World War II. It was less decorative—a more sober reflection of the Great Depression. It relied more on machineinspired forms, and American ideas in industrial design. It was buttressed by the belief that times would get better and was infused with the optimistic futurism extolled at America’s Worlds Fairs of the 1930s. Stripped Classic or Depression Moderne was a sub-style often used for governmental buildings, the U.S. Post Office being the best example in Miami Beach. Miami Beach architects used local imagery to create what we now call Tropical Deco. These buildings feature relief ornamentation featuring whimsical flora, fauna and ocean-liner motifs to reinforce the image of Miami Beach as a seaside resort.

Deering Estate 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 305-235-1668, deeringestate.com From its archaeological features to its historic house and nature preserves, the Deering Estate is one of Miami’s noteworthy historic sites and parks. Open daily 10a.m.-5p.m.; ticket office closes at 4p.m.

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10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 305-667-1651, www.ftg.org One of the world’s pre-eminent botanic gardens, with rare tropical plants from around the world, featuring 83 acres, 11300 plants species, a rainforest, visitor center, conservatory, plant exploration museum, sunken gardens, winding paths, 14 lakes, lily ponds, overlooks & vistas.

Open 9:30am-4:40pm

Miami Museum of Science 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 305-646-4200, www.miamisci.org The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science museum features several changing exhibits throughout the years.

Open 10am-6pm daily. Box office closed at 5:30pm.

Historical Museum of South Florida 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 305-375-1492, www.hmsf.org.

Dedicated to telling the story of South Florida and the Caribbean. Mon CLOSED, Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Third Thurs open til 9pm, Sat & Sun noon-5pm.

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Attractions Miami Seaquarium

Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures

4400 Rickenbacker Cswy, Key Biscayne 305-361-5705, miamiseaquarium.com On a 38-acre tropical paradise with spectacular skyline views lies a world-class marine-life entertainment park with eight different marine animal shows and astonishing daily presentations. Miami Seaquarium® is a place of inspiration, education & fun! Open Daily 9:30am Box office closes at 4:30pm.

401 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 305-371-3278 www.thrillermiami.com The tour provides the ultimate sightseeing experience in true "Miami Vice Style". See celebrity mansions on Star Island, Fisher Island, Miami Beach and see the Art Deco district of South Beach from Thriller's unique perspective in the Atlantic Ocean.

We are the only Tour Boat in Miami that takes you out into the ocean, where you can have a true off-shore experience while seeing South Beach & Downtown Miami.

Daily Tours: 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm, 3:30 pm, 5 pm (6:30pm in Spring & Fall, 8pm in Summer) Rates: Adults (ages 12+): $36, Children: $23

Museum of Contemporary Art 770 NE 125th Street, Miami, FL 305-893-6211, www.mocanomi.org See innovative exhibitions featuring the artists of our time. The museum has a permanent collection of more than 400 works by contemporary and emerging artists. Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat: 11am - 5pm, Wed: 1pm - 9pm, Sun: Noon - 5pm.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 325 South Miami Ave., Coconut Grove 305-250-9133, vizcayamuseum.com This Italian Renaissance-style villa, with more than 10 acres of formal gardens & fountains, sits gracefully on the edge of Biscayne Bay, Daily hours: 9:30am4:30pm.

New World Symphony 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL 800-597-3331, www.nws.edu A must see for all visitors; a cornerstone of new & exciting cultural events. The Mission of the New World Symphony is to prepare highly-gifted graduates of distinguished music programs for leadership roles in orchestras and ensembles around the world.

Wolfsonian - FIU 1001 Washington Avenue, Miami, FL 305-531-1001, www.wolfsonian.org.

In the heart of the Art Deco District, the museum showcases American & European decorative and fine arts produced between 1885-1945. Sat-Tues: 12pm6pm Thurs-Fri: 12pm-9pm Closed Wed.

Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) 1103 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33130 305-375-3000 www.pamm.org Modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st century. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is now open to the public in Museum Park.

World Erotic Art Museum 1205 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 305-532-9336, www.weam.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11AM to 10PM, Fri-Sun 11AM to Midnight. Home of the largest collection of fine erotic art in America.

South Florida Art Center 924 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 305-674-8278 www.artcentersf.org ArtCenter’s highly visible Lincoln Road location makes it the ideal access point for artists, curators, and visitors from all over South Florida and beyond.

Approximately 100,000 people a year visit the Center with many, many more viewing window exhibitions in ArtCenter and Walgreen’s storefront windows and at ArtCenter-curated exhibitions offsite.

Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177 305-251-0400 www.miamimetrozoo.com The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, branded and commonly known as Zoo Miami, formerly known as Miami MetroZoo, is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida, and the only tropical zoo in the United States.

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Fashion Week Miami DATE TBA – Mid to Late March, 2015 Midtown Miami - Wynwood Art District 954-476-5761, miamifashionweek.com A biannual fashion extravaganza which showcases the work of renowned and new designers from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Highlights include fashion tents, designer shows, model castings and special events.

Art Deco Weekend DATE TBA – Mid January, 2015 Along Ocean Dr., between 5th & 15th 305-672-2014, www.mdpl.org Features walking, bicycle and trolley tours, lectures, street theater and more...

Beaux Arts Festival DATE TBA – Mid January, 2015 University of Miami Campus, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables, www.beauxartsmiami.org The Festival of Art will take place on the beautiful grounds of University of Miami.

Over 100,000 patrons visit to view and purchase art from approximately 250 juried exhibitors from the US and abroad.

Sony Ericsson Open March 17th – 30th, 2014 Tennis Ctr at Crandon Prk, Key Biscayne 305-446-2200, sonyericssonopen.com Features the world's top-ranked professional tennis players, and it is an elite Tennis Masters Series event on the ATP circuit & top-tier event on the WTA Tour.

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Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail

Miami Beach Dance Festival April 5th – May 19th, 2014 Various venues in Miami Beach, 305-858-7002, momentumdance.com Contemporary & traditional performances

by South Florida's finest local dance companies, as well as guest companies from around the nation.

February 13th – 17th, 2014 Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, 954-441-3220, miamiboatshow.com One of the largest new boat shows in the world showcasing more than 200 exhibitors.

The latest in powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and accessories.

Miami Beach Gay Pride April 11th – 13th, 2014 Ocean Drive, 12-8pm 305-751-9255, www.miamibeachgaypride.com Join your friends, family and allies for the annual Miami Beach Gay Pride parade and festival. It's a celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event featuring a parade, a Festival with exciting celebrity presentations and musical performances, and an Expo with LGBTfriendly vendors and businesses, refreshments, food, and a family-friendly playzone..

Coconut Grove Arts Festival February 15th – 17th, 2014 Along South Bayshore Drive in Downtown Coconut Grove, 305-447-0401, www.coconutgroveartsfest.com One of the largest and most prestigious fine arts festivals in the US. Features more than 330 internationally renowned artists exhibiting in 12 categories.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival February 20th – 23rd, 2014 Various locations in South Beach, 877-762-3933, www.sobewineandfoodfest.com

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April 13th, 2014 Miami Beach Convention Center, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 305-751-9255, aidswalkmiami.net

Winter Party Festival March 5th – 10th, 2014 On the beach along Ocean Dr. & 14th St. & other venues in Miami Beach, 305-571-1924, www.winterparty.com Features an extraordinary lineup of celebrity DJs in a week filled with parties and events culminating with a beach dance party. Proceeds benefit the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force and local MiamiDade LGBT organizations.

Miami Beach Polo World Cup April 23rd – 27th, 2014 On the beach between 20th & 22nd St. 305-538-3809, www.miamipolo.com This three day international polo tournament will bring eight teams from around the world to compete for La Martina Trophy as part of the Miami Beach Polo World Cup.

Miami International Film Festival March 7th – 16th, 2014 Various locations in Miami-Dade Co., 305-237-3456, miamifilmfestival.com The MIFF brings the best of world cinema to South Florida; showcaseing a variety of acclaimed films from various genres and countries. The Festival has presented films from more than 50 countries, world premieres, Oscar winners and nominees, and many international prizewinners.

Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Fest.

April 25th – May 4th, 2014 Various locations in Miami Beach, 305-534-9924, www.mglff.com The 12th Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, a critically acclaimed event, is based in the world-renowned historic South Beach neighborhood and screens films and videos in locations throughout Miami-Dade county and Ft. Lauderdale.

Calle Ocho Festival March 9th, 2014 Between 4th Ave. and 27th Ave. on SW 8th Street, Little Havana, 305-644-8888, carnavalmiami.com A grand celebration of Hispanic culture.

Known as the world's largest street party, the festival spans twenty-three city blocks, filled with musical stages, youth sites, folkloric sites and food vendors.

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MAY Aqua Girl May 14th – 18th, 2014 Various venues in Miami Beach 877-764-2782, www.aquagirl.org Enjoy women's events in the sun & surf of South Beach with some of the hottest DJs & recording artists from around the world.

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Events Sizzle Miami

Miami Broward Carnival

May 22nd – 27th, 2014 Various venues in Miami & Miami Beach www.sizzlemiami.com A dozen plus parties & events, incl. “takeover” of gay-popular Haulover Beach, yacht & pool parties, comedy show, brunh, jet-skiing & other watersports, dinners and night-time clubbing at top gay venues.

2014 Dates TBA, previously Oct 13, ‘14 Sun Life Stadium 2269 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens 305-538-7882 www.miamicarnival.net Traditional West Indian-style Carnival and parade featuring steel band music, costumes, food, arts and crafts and more.

The parade starts at noon at NE 36th Street & NE 2nd Avenue and will proceed south to Bicentennial Park. Festivities continue until 11 p.m.

JUN Out in the Tropics 2014 dates TBA, previously on...

June 13th - 16th, 2013 Colony Theatre, Miami Beach 305-316-6165 www.fundarte.us

NOV Miami Book Fair International November 16th – 23rd, 2014 Miami-Dade College, Wolfson Campus 300 NE 2nd Ave., Downtown Miami 305-237-3258 miamibookfair.com One of the nation's largest outdoor book fairs. More than 250 authors will read excerpts from their works, sign books, and talk with fans. Highlights include a street fair, children's activities, food kiosks, lectures, music and more.

Florida Dance Festival DATE TBA – Mid to Late June, 2014 Various locations in Miami-Dade Co. 305-674-6575 www.floridadanceassociation.org

Emerald Green Gala presented by Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce June 21st, 2014 305-673-4440 www.gaybizmiami.com

White Party Week November 26th – December 1st, ‘14 Various locations in Miami-Dade Co. 305-576-1234 www.whiteparty.com A unparalleled week of fund-raising parties and events culminating with the legendary White Party. More than 15,000 party-goers enjoy six days and nights of nonstop entertainment in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

JUL International Mango Festival DATE TBA – Mid July, 2014 Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables 305-667-1651, fairchildgarden.org Mango-inspired culinary delights and a display of locally grown cultivars with origins from around the world. Includes tastings, lectures, tree sales, children's activities, Mango Brunch & Mango Auction.

DEC Art Miami December 2nd – 7th, 2014 The Art Miami Pavilion, Midtown Boulevard (NE 1st Ave) between NE 32nd & NE 31st Streets 520-529-1108 www.art-miami.com The City’s original and longest-running contemporary art fair will celebrate its 21st edition this year. As anchor of the Midtown Arts District and Miami Art Week, Art Miami’s longevity and success position it as one of the year’s most prestigious are world happenings. The Fair will showcase a wide variety of art from 100 international contemporary art galleries and prominent institutions.

Miami Beach Bruthaz July 17th - 20th, 2014 www.miamibeachbruthaz.org

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week July 18th – 22nd, 2014 Raleigh Hotel, 1775 Collins Ave., Miami Beach-Art Deco District-SoBe 305-461-9264 mbfashionweek.com Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim electrifies Miami Beach’s historic Raleigh hotel with shows featuring the collections of the world's top swimwear designers.

The events will take place in three venues around the hotel's famous pool area.

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Art Basel Miami Beach

Miami Spice Restaurant Month

December 4th – 7th, 2014 Miami Beach Convention Center 305-674-1292 www.artbaselmiamibeach.com Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas. As the sister event of Switzerland's Art Basel, the most prestigious art show worldwide for the past 40 years, Art Basel Miami Beach combines an int’l selection of top galleries with an exciting program of special exhibitions, parties and crossover events featuring music, film, architecture and design.

Exhibition sites are located in the city's beautiful Art Deco District, within walking distance of the beach & many hotels.

August 1st – September 30th, 2014 Various resturants in Miami-Dade Co. 305-539-3000 www.MiamiRestaurantMonth.com Celebrate the city's passion for food and life by enjoying special dinner and/or lunch menus at reduced rates. Enjoy lunch for $22, dinner for $35 (includes an appetizer, entrée and dessert). Tax and gratuity excluded. Bon appétit!

OCT Celebrate Orgullo Festival October 4th, 2014 Collins Ave. at 73rd St., Miami Beach 786-271-6982 www.celebrateorgullo.com Hispanic LGBT Pride Festival

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Miami Nightlife hen it comes to Nightlife, there's no place like Miami and Miami Beach to enjoy the high energy and excitement that’s available. The Circuit boys come for Winter Party and White Party to dance, dance, dance.

Miami Beach Gay Pride and the many other gay-themed events bring huge crowds to the area and the venues are packed at night with beautiful people.

Score, recently relocated to Washington Avenue, is electric.

Check out Twist for its many bars, scenes and then, dance the night away. New to SoBe, is The Cock Miami, a NYC success story, now opening in SoBe. Visit The Cabaret, feel the high energy and then go to the Front Porch Café to relax. The Palace is the place drinks and drag…and a view of the Ocean.

In Miami, Club Aqua is newly renovated for your pleasure.

Also, visit Jamboree Lounge for “fun”. Discotekka will wow you. For the adventuresome, check out the new Floppy Rooster. Lot’s of surprises are in store.

If the bar/club scene isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other places to wile away the hours. Lincoln Road provides people watching, shopping and dining into the late hours of the night.

Check the schedule for events at the Adrian Arsht Center for Performing Arts, New World Center, home of the New World Symphony and the Jackie Gleason Theatre. A stroll down Ocean Drive will open your eyes to the Art Deco scene and men, men and more men.

If you find a new place to enjoy, send us a review and we will publish it on www.gayosphere.com's Facebook page.

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NIGHTLIFE Bars / Clubs / Lounges 21 Cabaret South Beach 233 12th Street 22 Club Aqua 2991 Coral Way, Miami Club Azucar 2301 SW 32nd Avenue Club Therapy 60 NE 11th Street 23 Cock Miami, The 637 Washington Avenue Discotekka 950 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Eros Lounge 8201 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Floppy Rooster, The 7018 NW 72nd Ave, Miami 11 Front Porch Cafe 1458 Ocean Drive 24 Jamboree Lounge 7005 Biscayne Boulevard Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge 1691 Michigan Avenue Magnum Lounge, & Piano Bar 709 NE 79th Street, Miami Martini Tuesdays A different location every tuesday Mova 1625 Michigan Avenue Palace 1200 Ocean Drive Purdy Lounge 1811 Purdy Avenue Safari Bar 855 Collins Avenue 25 Score 1437 Washington Avenue 26 Twist 1057 Washington Avenue

305-495-0925 305-448-2214 305-443-7657 305-316-7150 305-371-3773 305-754-3444 786-766-0778 305-531-8300 305-532-0307 305-757-3368 305-495-0925 305-534-8181 305-531-7234 305-531-4622 305-531-5831 305-535-1111 305-538-9478

Men’s Sauna / Bathhouse 22 Club Aqua

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FEATURED NIGHTLIFE 21 Cabaret South Beach

305-495-0925

NIGHTLIFE

233 12th Street / South Beach www.thecabaretsouthbeach.com Hours: Open Daily 7pm to 3am A new live music venue in South Beach. All of the bartenders and servers are the cast of entertainers that perform for you. Performaces nightly.

TAGS: live music and entertainment nightly, jazz, blues, piano, drink specials

22 Club Aqua

305-448-2214

2991 Coral Way / Coral Gables www.clubaquamiami.com Hours: Open 24 Hours The Ultimate Experience In Sauna and BathHouses. Opened in 1972 The Old Miami Body Center Has Become the New Gay Bath House Club Aqua.

TAGS: gym, steam, jacuzzi, dry sauna, outdoor pool & patio, locker room, cubicles, 18+ over

23 Cock Miami 637 Washington Avenue / Miami Beach cockmiami.com Hours: Mon-Sun 5pm-4am The new brother to NYC’s favorite gay bar, now in Miami Beach featuring Happy Hours, Go-Go Boys, Alternative dance music, and nightly Parties.

TAGS: go-go boys, alternative, miami beach

11 Front Porch Cafe

305-531-8300

1458 Ocean Drive / Miami Beach www.frontporchoceandrive.com Hours: Open Daily 7am to 11pm

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South Florida’s #1 breakfast spot all day and night, a tasty and affordable menu, happy hour specials both inside and outside at the breezeway bar.

TAGS: breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hour, southern comfort dining

24 Jamboree Lounge 7005 Biscayne Boulevard / Miami’s Upper East Side www.jamboreeloungemiami.com Hours: Monday through Friday 6pm until 3am Jamboree Lounge is a place to get together and enjoy friends. There is always something different happening here!

TAGS: music, parties, djs, happy hour, drink specials, bingo, karaoke, drag shows

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305-535-1111

1437 Washington Avenue / South Beach www.scorebar.net Hours: Mon, Wed & Sun 3pm-3am, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 3pm-5am For over a decade, Score remains the quintessential, gay nightclub experience for both locals & visitors. No other club offers so many variables.

TAGS: outdoor terrace, frozen drinks, lounge, world renowned djs, hot scene, nightly events

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305-538-9478

1057 Washington Avenue / South Beach www.twistsobe.com Hours: Open everyday, 1pm - 5am TWIST is known throughout the world for its great music, friendly staff, and always being packed with hot tourists and locals alike. TWIST is actually seven bars in one with each bar having its own unique atmosphere & décor.

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Welcome to Key West ey West is one of America's true architectural and botanical treasures. The locals have faithfully restored old wooden homes and landscaped with lush tropical trees and flowers.

You will find new restaurants and stores in the historic Bahama Village neighborhood.

Tennessee Williams lived in Key West for 30 years. This year, in March, a new exhibit, honoring Williams' literary prowess and long time residency in Key West, will open behind the Key West Business Guild Visitor Center.

The island’s seafaring tradition lives on at the renovated Historic Seaport district, known as the “Key West Bight”. “The Bight” is a popular place to arrange a day on the water, whether you are a diver, snorkeler, sailor, fisherman or eco-tourist. Take a sunset cruise, it’s "amazing" or come and stroll along the harbor walk after dining out at one of the many restaurants.

A walk down Duval Street will open your eyes wider with every step. It’s filled with magnificent treasures of gift shops, restaurants, bars, hotels and attractions. Open your eyes and your pockets; the things that you’ll see and buy will beckon you back time and time again.

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FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS 1 Equator Resort

800-278-4552

818 Fleming Street www.equatorresort.com

OUT-OF-TOWN ACCOMMODATIONS

EQUATOR is a world apart. From the moment you step out onto our clothing optional pool deck or hear the trickling of our tropical fountain the everyday world slips away as you discover paradise. We are located in the very core of Key West’s old town “gay” district on historic Fleming Street, a short walk to Duval Street, home of fabulous restaurants and night life.

2 New Orleans House

888-293-9893

724 Duval Street www.neworleanshousekw.com The only all male guesthouse on Duval Street. Part of the Bourbon Street Pub Complex. Clothing optional.

Free continental breakfast, complimentary happy hour, gym, WiFi, pool with waterfall, hot tub, multiple levels of sundecks. Rooms, lofts, cottages. Poolside bar. 3 Eateries on property. Off street parking available. Gay owned and operated for 18 years. Stay where you play!

OUT-OF-TOWN FEATURED ACCOMMODATION Floris Suite Hotel

800-411-0170

Piscadera Bay, Willemstad, Curacao www.florissuitehotel.com The Floris Hotel is ideally located on the tropical island of Curacao and offers the comfort of a first-class hotel with relaxing tranquility. This 72- all suite boutique hotel exemplifies first-class, straight-forward luxury, designed for adults. The warmth of our attentive hotel staff will certainly make you feel at home. The Hotel is affiliated with the IGLTA and welcomes all LGBT guests.

Grand Resort & Spa, The

800-818-1211

539 North Birch Road, Fort Lauderdale www.grandresort.net The Grand Resort and Spa is Fort Lauderdale Beach’s largest and finest gay owned and operated men’s resort hotel, located just steps from the gay beach. Our standard of contemporary luxury rivals that found in today’s popular boutique hotels. What sets us apart is the genuine hospitality. With our own full-service day spa and hair studio, we can offer our guests an experience that is unique and wonderfully indulgent.

TAG APPROVED ACCOMMODATIONS Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa Island House for Men New Orleans House Pearl’s Key West Santa Maria Suites Resort Southernmost Hotel Collection

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DINING A & B Lobster House 700 Front Street , 2nd Floor 305-294-5880 Abbondanza Italian Restaurant 1208 Simonton Street 305-292-1199 Antonia's Restaurant 615 Duval Street 305-294-6565 Azur 425 Grinnell Street 305-292-2987 Cafe De Paris 106 Duval Street 305-296-1616 3 Cafe Marquesa 600 Fleming Street 305-292-1244 Café Solé 1029 Southard Street 305-294-0230 Camille's 1202 Simonton Street 305-296-4811 Conch Republic Seafood Co. 631 Greene Street 305-294-4403 Croissants De France 816 Duval Street 305-294-2624 Fausto's Food Palace 1105 White Street 305-294-5221 Harbourview Cafe 1 Duval Street (@ Pier House) 305-296-4600 Hard Rock Cafe Key West 313 Duval Street 305-293-0230 Help Yourself Organic Restaurant 829 Fleming Street 305-286-7766 Hurricane Hole 5130 US Highway 1 305-294-8025 Island House Cafe for Men 1129 Fleming Street 800-890-6284 Islescapes Schooner Wharf, Pier 1, Slip 3 305-923-3319 2 Joe's Chicken Shack 722 Duval Street 305-296-0148 Kelly's Caribbean Bar & Grill 301 Whitehead Street 305-293-8484 La Creperie Key West 300 Petronia Street 305-517-6799 La Te Da Restaurant 1125 Duval Street 305-296-6706 La Trattoria / Virgilio’s Bar 524 Duval Street 305-296-1075 Lobo's Grill 5 Key Lime Square 305-296-5303 Louie's Backyard 700 Waddell Avenue 305-294-1061 Mangoes 700 Duval Street 305-292-4606 Martin's 917 Duval Street 305-295-0111 Michael’s Restaurant 532 Margaret Street 305-295-1300 Origami Sushi Bar & Japanese Restaurant 1075 Duval Street 305-294-0092 Pisces Seafood Restaurant 1007 Simonton Street 305-294-7100 2 Pizza Joe's 724 Duval Street Rooftop Cafe 310 Front Street 305-294-2042 Sarabeth's Restaurant 530 simonton Street 305-293-8181 SHOR American Seafood Grill 601 Front Street 305-809-4000 Southernmost Beach Cafe 1405 Duval Street 305-295-6550 Square One Restaurant 1075 Duval Street 305-296-4300

NIGHTLIFE 1 Saloon 801 Bourbon Bar Aqua Nightclub Bobby’s Monkey Bar 2 Bourbon Street Pub Hog’s Breath Saloon Island House Cafe for Men La Te Da Crystal Room Pearl’s Patio for Women

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RESOURCES 5 Gay & Lesbian Comm. Center of Key West 513 Truman Ave. 5 Gay & Lesbian Visitor Info Center 513 Truman Avenue 5 Key West Business Guild 513 Truman Avenue Key West Chamber of Commerce 510 Greene Street 6 Key West Information Center 201 Front Street Metropolitan Community Church 1215 Petronia Street Monroe County Tourist Development Council 1201 White Street

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Key West Attractions Audubon House

Peggy Mills Botanical Key West Gardens

205 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-2116 www.audubonhouse.com A visit to the Audubon House & Tropical Gardens is an exploration into local history and folklore, while the gardens offer a lush one-acre view of tropical foliage. You will enjoy viewing the works of John James Audubon, world renown naturalist, with 28 first edition Audubon works in the home. The Audubon House & Tropical Gardens offer a relaxing, educational environment for families and visitors of all ages.

At The Gardens Hotel 526 Angela Street 800-526-2664, www.gardenshotel.com

Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory 1316 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 800-839-4647 www.keywestbutterfly.com Feel your stress fade away as you enter our magical world of butterflies. Relax and be amazed as you stroll through our tropical paradise. Walk through a magical and inviting environment filled with hundreds of the most beautiful winged creatures in nature. During your breathtaking journey you will experience an impressive collection of flowering plants, colorful birds, cascading waterfalls and trees that set the stage for the "flowers of the sky."

Witness a variety of some 50 to 60 butterfly species from around the world, along with over 20 exotic bird species, all under a climate- controlled, glass enclosed habitat.

Blu Q Charters for Men Foot of William St. Historic Seaport Key West, FL 33040 305-923-7245 www.bluqkeywest.com Blu Q offers two trips per day during most months of the year; however, during the off season & slower months, we may only offer one. The morning trip is usually a snorkel trip or a snorkel combo trip including kayaking. It's a half day trip of approximately 5 hours and includes all the gear, lunch and beverages. The afternoon trip is a two hour sunset trip with a harbor tour and includes beer, wine, sodas.

Key West Shipwreck Historeum 1 Whitehead Street 305-292-8990 www.keywestshipwreck.com Wreck Ashore! With these words, enter the world of 1856 Key West… the era of the wreckers. At the Key West Shipwreck Museum you will step back into time as you discover Key West’s unique maritime heritage and how it became the richest city in the United States. The Key West Museum combines actors, films and the actual artifacts from the 1985 rediscovery of the wrecked vessel Isaac Allerton, which sank in 1856 on the treacherous Florida Keys reef.

Ernest Hemmingway Home & Museum 907 Whitehead Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-1136 www.hemingwayhome.com Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote in Key West for more than ten years. Step back in time and visit the rooms and gardens that witnessed the most prolific period of this Nobel Prize winner's writing career.

Educated tour guides give insightful narratives and are eager to answer questions. Wander through the lush grounds and enjoy the whimsy of the more than forty cats that live here.

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum 200 Greene Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-2633 www.melfisher.org A museum that showcases gold, silver and treasure recovered from shipwrecks in the new World. View treasures from the Atocha, Santa Margarita, St. John' Wreck and the Henrietta Marie.

Gay & Lesbian Trolley Tour 512 South Street Key West, FL 33040 800-535-7797 www.gaykeywestfl.com Enjoy a fabulous tour of Key West...with a twist. A gay twist that is! Get a unique tour of Key West and learn about our colorful history that includes the famous and the infamous. Departs Every Saturday at 4pm, tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the trolley, ONLINE, at our Gay Key West Visitor Center (located at 513 Truman), or at many of our distinguished LGBT guesthouses.

Nancy Forrester's Secret Garden 518 Elizabeth Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-0015, nancyforrester.com

Ripley's Believe It Or Not 527 Duval Street Key West, FL 33040 305-293-9686 www.ripleys.com/keywest You Think It’s Weird Out There…Wait till you see what’s inside! Key west is newly renovated! Stop by to see over 50 brand new exhibits and new galleries.

Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum 111 Front Street Key West, FL 33040 305-294-9911 www.trumanlittlewhitehouse.com Since 1890, history has left its mark on the Truman Little White House. Initially, it served as the naval station’s command headquarters during the SpanishAmerican War, World War I and World War II. In 1946 the historic building first served as the winter White House of President Harry S. Truman and a site for the Cold War response by later presidents.

Today, the Truman Little White House is a public, living, Key West museum as well as a retreat and place of government business by our nation's leaders.

Venus Charters for Women Off Palm Drive in the Garrison Bight City Marina, Key West, FL 33040 305-292-9403 www.venuscharters.com Offering the finest in personalized, ecofriendly charters. Snorkel trips to The Atlantic Ocean reef & patch reefs or The Gulf of Mexico, back country & mangrove islands. Come see dolphins, enjoy a day of light tackle fishing, explore an uninhabited island & spend the day beach combing or relax on a submerged sandbar and if you like we can end your day at sunset!

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Sculpture Key West

Bone Island Bare It All

January – March, 2014 Various Locations in Key West www.sculpturekeywest.com The exhibit is designed to inspire and educate the community of the Florida Keys and its visitors while offering opportunities for emerging and established artists.

July 9th – 13th, 2014 and December 4th – 7th, 2014 www.nakedkeywest.com Key West has been historically known as "Bone Island" for over two centuries, and Bone Island Bare It All gives that name a whole new meaning. Two weekends each year, hundreds of gay naturists and guys who like to get naked fill up Key West's clothing-optional gay guesthouses and gay friendly hotels. Featured events include dance parties, foam parties, pool parties, naked shopping, and now, the playful 'Happy Ending ' parties for when you do not want the party to end. Check your clothing and inhibitions at the doors of Key West's famous gay day & night life.

Kelly McGillis Classic Int’l Women's Flag Football Championship & World Challenge Game 2015 dates TBA, previously held on: January 20th – 27th, 2014 888 GO IWFFA, iwffa.com The Kelly McGillis Classic offers women's flag football teams from across the globe, competition in a variety of skill levels: Highly Competitive, Competitive, Beginner & Over Forty. Join us as over 50 teams pack the island of Key West to compete in this great week long event.

AUG Tropical Heat August 14th – 17th, 2014 www.tropicalheatkw.com Extended five-day-long party for men.

MAR Gay Spring Break March 2nd, 2014 www.gaykeywestfl.com Key West Gay Spring Break is the world's premier GLBT spring break event! From late Feb. to early April, GLBT students & their friends from around the world will converge on the beaches and in the streets of US's Southernmost City to celebrate spring break in a place that embraces individuality, diversity, and openness.

SEP Womenfest September 4th – 9th, 2014 www.womenfest.com For over 20 years Key West has welcomed women from all over the globe to the southernmost party for lesbians and their friends. Womenfest offers a wide range of activities guaranteed to appeal to a broad range of interests.

APR Conch Republic Celebration

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Dates TBA – Mid to Late April, 2014 www.conchrepublic.com Celebrate the anniversary of its founding with a "drag" race featuring female impersonators, an open-air bed race billed as "the most fun you can have in bed with your clothes on" and a packed roster of other events showcasing the Florida Keys' independent and eccentric spirit.

Key West Bear Fest DATE TBA – Early October, 2014 www.gaykeywestfl.com Pool Parties, Beach Cook Out, Scooter Scavenger Hunt, Boat Trips, Live Shows, Pig Roast, and More!

Fantasy Fest October 17th – 26th, 2014 305-269-1817, www.fantasyfest.net FantasyFest is ten days of costume parties and special events held around the island and something not to be missed.

MAY Songwriter’s Festival May 7th – 11th, 2014 www.keywestsongwritersfestival.com The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. The festival revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free shows, staged at an array of the island’s most popular drinking holes and hot spots, where live music bliss introduces crowds to the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. Diverse lineups featuring more than 100 top songwriters deliver rare, “Key West-only” moments.

Fantasy Fest Headdress Ball Octobe 21st, 2014 Southernmost Hotel on the Beach, 508 South Street www.gaykeywestfl.com Each year the Key West Business Guild presents the Headdress Ball on FantasyFest Tuesday night. The Ball is an elaborate Headdress Contest and Show featuring live entertainment. This year's Ball, is sure to sell out as it did last year.

JUN Key West Pride Fest

DEC

June 11th – 15th, 2014 www.pridefestkeywest.com Key West has a lot to be proud of. The City’s official motto is "One Human Family." The Business Guild is one of the nation's first GLBT chambers of commerce, established in 1978, and Key West has been welcoming GLBT visitors and their friends long before that time.

Key West has its own Gay and Lesbian Community Center complete with Museum and Archive, the Guild’s Visitor Center located within The Center, and the only City Aids Memorial in the Country.

PrideFest will include a mix of: Dance and cocktail parties, contests, shows, forums, activities on the water, tours, street fair and the Pride Parade along Duval Street.

New Year’s Red High Heel Shoe Drop Dec 31st, 2014 – Jan 1st, 2015 www.gaykeywestfl.com The annual lowering of the red high heel shoe attracted the attention of CNN and has made Key West one of the top places in the world to ring in the New Year. Join the jubilant crowd around the 700 block of Duval Street in shorts - or even less!

When the shoe touches down at midnight champagne corks will pop and the confetti will fly, but this isn't the only way to celebrate the New Year in Key West.

Enjoy time on the water, fine dining packages, street parties, fireworks, dancing and much more.

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SHOPPING & SERVICES Accessories Towels of Key West

806 Duval Street

305-292-1120

Adult Entertainment / Products Truman Books and Videos

922 Truman Avenue

305-295-0120

Attractions for a complete list of area events see page 52

Bookstores Flaming Maggie's Key West Island Books

830 Fleming Street 513-1/2 Fleming Street

305-294-3931 305-294-2904

701 Duval Street

305-295-0003

713 Caroline Street 424 Eaton Street

305-395-9808 305-293-0555

1105 Duval Street

305-296-6124

Clothing Graffitti Menswear

Coffee Shops Coffee Plantation Sippin Internet Cafe

Confections Flamingo Crossing

Event Planning / Services Chapel By The Sea

901 Fleming Street

305-292-5177

Events for a complete list of area events see page 53 Equality Forum www.equalityforum.com

215-732-3378

Florists Flowers by Gilda

901 Simonton Street

305-292-3130

Hair Salons / Barbershops Bella's Hair Studio Headlines Hair and Nails

1222 Simonton Street 1075 Duval Street

305-293-2780 305-296-6373

419 Duval Street 917 Simonton Street

800-445-2563 305-292-0043

Health & Beauty Key West Aloe Sugar Apple Health Food Store

Health Clubs / Gyms / Exercise & Fitness Jonathan Gatz Fitness Paradise Health & Fitness

(In Home or Hotel) 1706 North Roosevelt Blvd

312-961-6464 305-294-4120

271 Front Street 1118 White Street 200 Elizabeth Street

305-293-8600 305-295-3893 305-294-7092

418 Applerouth Lane

800-565-9447

Jewelry / Jewelers Little Switzerland Ruby Slipper Jewelry Whitfield Jack Jewelry

Leather / Erotica 7 Leather Master of Key West

Key West’s famous landmark, 35 year old “Toy Shop for The Adventurous” featuring handmade leather pieces and artisan masks, quality apparel, unique costumes and many other “adventurous” accessories.

Medical Services Lower Keys Medical Center

5900 College Road

305-294-5531

201 William Street, Dock E 601 Truman Avenue 205 Elizabeth Street

305-923-7245 305-296-3344 395-294-5687

715 Duval Street 253 Front Street

305-292-7293 305-294-1364

627 Duval Street

305-292-9002

Recreation Blu Q Catamaran Moped Hospital Sebago Watersports

Shopping In Touch of Key West Key West Madhatter

Tattoos / Piercings Paradise Tattoo

Theater / Performing Arts Red Barn Theater 319 Duval Street Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Theater 5901 College Road

305-296-9911 305-296-1520

Transportation Services Five Sixes Taxi Keys Limousine Service Perfect Pedicab Sunshine Rentals

6631 Maloney Avenue 7 First Street 400 Whitehead Street 1910 North Roosevelt

305-296-6666 305-294-2800 305-292-0077 305-294-4724

Travel Services / Tours / Sightseeing HE Travel Inc. Hip Tourist, The Island Aeroplane Tours

626 Josephine Parker Drive 305-294-8174 915 Simonton Street 305-292-3332 Key West International Airport 305-294-8687

Wine & Spirits Key West Winery, The KWEST Liquors

103 Simonton Street 705 Duval Street 54

305-292-1717 305-294-5995 55

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