Popular bars on North Halsted Street include Roscoe's, Sidetrack and the sports bar Buck's Saloon, which is one of the first dedicated gay bars to open in the area. North Halsted Street is the heart of Boystown and boasts many gay businesses, bars and clubs. The area, known as Boystown is bounded by Grace Street, Diversey Parkway and Clark Street – just look for the gay flags and the iconic art deco rainbow pylons. The first is located within the suburb of Lake View just to the north of the city centre. This is picturesque part of the city and the nearby parklands are great place to explore.Ĭhicago features two main gay districts. However gay travellers will enjoy the city's dedicated gay beach, Hollywood Beach or the Kathy Osterman Beach, as it's also called, in Edgewater – Sunday is the most popular day. With a beautiful location on Lake Michigan, holiday-makers will appreciate Chicago's 29 lakefront beaches. This really is an all-round destination that caters to the tastes of all travellers.
Apart the entrenched gay scene, Chicago's cultural attractions are world class, the shopping is terrific and the restaurants serve incredible meals. Chicago's reputation is a significant gay destination was affirmed when the city hosted the Gay Games in 2006.
