Family Fun at 12th Street Beach Source: Greater Miami & Miami Beach

Looking for a Sun-Filled, Fun-Filled, Inclusive Good Time? Set Course for Greater Miami & Miami Beach

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Miami is a vibrant LGBTQ+ destination year-round, with luxury hotels, international nightlife, beautiful beaches, an edgy art scene, ecotourism, innovative cuisine, and an inclusive, inviting spirit. If you're in search of a high-energy destination full of fun and sun, you'll find what you're looking for at Greater Miami & Miami Beach. Miami is a center of sophistication and style with iconic Art Deco architecture and top-notch entertainment options. You'll enjoy a diverse lineup of LGBTQ+ events and experiences, from annual events to weekly events at iconic LGBTQ+ Miami hotspots.

Cocktails at Bar Gathering

Greater Miami & Miami Beach is jam-packed with electric LGBTQ+ hotspots, many of which have their own unique weekly events and offerings. Check out some of the following on your next trip.

R House in Wynwood:
This Miami staple is an award-winning Wynwood eatery featuring delectable Latin cuisine Wednesday and Thursday, and home to show-stopping drag extravaganzas Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can catch performances by drag queens featured on "RuPaul's Drag Race," both at weekly drag brunches on Saturdays and Sundays and at evening entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays.

Palace:

This iconic spot on Ocean Drive is well-known for its drag performances. Enjoy the constantly changing menu filled with dishes made from scratch at drag brunch Fridays-Sundays at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm or Mondays at noon. This location also offers a Drag Lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm as well as Drag Performances nightly from 7:00 pm-11:30 pm. As a bonus, the Palace is home to a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of South Beach.

The Rainbow Lifeguard Stand at 12th Street Beach

Hotel Gaythering & Bar Gaythering:

Known as "The Gayest Hotel in Miami Beach," this charming adults-only boutique hotel features queer-inspired decorated rooms, a gay bar, and a gay sauna with a steam room and whirlpool. The hotel and its adjacent Bar Gaythering are home to must-attend weekly events like Karaoke Mondays, Wednesday Trivia Nights, and Bingo on Thursdays.

AxelBeach Miami:

Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this posh hotel features Art Deco interiors and several bars – including a poolside bar home to weekly LGBTQ+ parties. The interior keeps the hotel's original bohemian spirit of the '40s alive and was even recognized with the Merit Award of Excellence for Historic Preservation & Restoration 2020 by AIA Florida due to its sensitivity to the original design and the preservation of original elements.

Miami Design District

Twist:

This Miami mainstay is the hottest and longest-running gay club in Miami. The nightclub continues to redefine queer nightlife and provides a friendly environment that welcomes patrons from all over the world. Twist is open seven days a week from 1 pm to 5 am, and is one of the few places you can find go-go dancers at midnight on the beach.

Villain Theater:

The Villain Theater in Little Haiti is always a good time. The theater hosts comedy shows – including Haus of YAS night of improv, stand-up, and drag – as well as events like RuPaul's Drag Race viewing parties.

On a visit, you can experience iconic drag brunches, legendary beaches, and a melting pot of cultures. Greater Miami & Miami Beach is a gregarious destination full of life. The feeling is palpable. Whenever you come, whether it's during large, annual LGBTQ+ events or at any other time of year, know that the rainbow-colored carpet is always rolled out for you.


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