Neighborhood
Boystown
92 locals recommend,
Location
Chicago, IL
Northalsted
Tips from locals
Jackson
September 22, 2021
LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood that has hosted Chicago’s annual Pride Parade since 1971 and is a center of nightlife in the city.
Will
October 8, 2019
World class gay scene. Everything you can imagine and more.
Sophie
September 11, 2019
Boystown neighborhood is one of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the United States. The neighborhood, located within the East Lakeview community, has profoundly affected the cultural fabric of Chicago with the Center on Halsted, a distinguished community center that welcomes over 1,000 people per day. The area’s banner events, the Chicago Pride Parade and Market Days, attract more than one million spectators and visitors of every background and orientation each summer. With streets that are adorned with colorful pylons and eccentric boutique shopping, the area has an energy all its own. The party never stops in Boystown, with a flourishing stage show scene and lively nightlife. Catch thoughtful works by the Strawdog Theatre Company, as well as stimulating performances by the long running “Blue Man Group” at the Briar Street Theatre. After the show, enjoy a night out on North Halsted’s bar and restaurant district, which features gay-friendly and show tune institution Sidetrack, as well as outstanding dining options from Spanish to Asian to American cuisine.
Boystown neighborhood is one of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities in the United States. The neighborhood, located within the East Lakeview community, has profoundly affected the cultural fabric of Chicago with the Center on Halsted, a distinguished community center that…
Sarah
June 4, 2019
the heart of the gay district in Chi town, complete with rainbow crosswalks :)
Fadi
November 27, 2015
Bars by day AND bars by night.
