United States
Miami, on Florida's southeastern tip, is one of America's most vibrant and diverse cities — and one of its most LGBTQ+-welcoming. The city blends Latin energy with a globally cosmopolitan culture, and its LGBTQ+ scene ranges from the legendary gay bars of South Beach to the artsy queer spaces of Wynwood, the community hubs of Midtown, and the vast circuit parties that draw visitors from around the world.
South Beach (SoBe) is the traditional heart of Miami's gay scene. The strip along Alton Road and the surrounding streets is lined with gay bars and clubs — Twist (open 24 hours), Score, and Palace are long-standing institutions. The gay beach section is along 12th Street Beach, one of the most famous gay beaches in the US, with a lively, body-conscious crowd.
The arts district of Wynwood and adjacent Midtown host a more mixed, artsy queer crowd. The neighbourhood has grown significantly and now offers gay-friendly galleries, restaurants, and bars alongside its famous street art murals.
Miami is synonymous with circuit culture. Winter Party Festival (March) draws massive LGBTQ+ crowds. Miami Beach Pride (April) is a major event. White Party (November) is one of the longest-running and most famous circuit parties in the world, raising funds for HIV/AIDS charities.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is a major hub with direct flights from across the Americas, Europe, and beyond. Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (FLL) is 30 miles north and often cheaper. Within Miami, Uber and Lyft are essential — South Beach is walkable but other neighbourhoods require transport.
Miami is generally very safe for LGBTQ+ travellers and has strong anti-discrimination protections at city level. As with all of Florida, trans visitors should be aware of the state-level legislation passed since 2023, but Miami's culture is strongly welcoming and the local political environment is more progressive than much of the state.
Miami is very safe and welcoming for LGBTQ+ travellers with strong local protections. Florida state legislation has been hostile to trans rights since 2023; trans visitors should check the current legal environment before travel.
The United States varies significantly by state in terms of legal protections and cultural attitudes. Same-sex marriage is federally protected. Federal anti-discrimination protections apply in employment. However, state-level legislation varies considerably — particularly on transgender rights, where several states have enacted restrictive laws since 2023. Major cities (New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Seattle) are very welcoming; rural areas and some states can be significantly less so. Trans travellers should research the specific states they plan to visit.
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| Anti-discrimination (gender identity) | Yes |
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| Hate crime law (sexual orientation) | Yes |
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| Hate crime law (gender identity) | Yes |
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| PrEP available | Yes |
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