Look out for the plaques that line the streets on decorative pillars that commemorate either an LGBTQ hero or heroine from history or a significant LGBTQ historical event.Ĭheck out some of the gay bars in Northalsted. It really feels like a little gay utopia where things have been turned on their head and its homonormative here not heteronormative! It should come as no surprise that Northalsted is the place to go for gay bars and clubs during the evening, but also for drinks and dinner during the day. It’s streets and crossings are lined with rainbows and it was named the “best gay neighbourhood in the world” by Out Traveler magazine!
Northalsted was the first officially recognised gay community in the US.
When you are looking into gay Chicago, Northalsted will and should be, right at the top of your list. 5.3 Best Western Plus Hawthorne TerraceĬhicago has two very distinct gay neighbourhoods, Northalsted (previous known as Boystown) and Andersonville (affectionately known as MANdersonville).5 Gay Friendly and Gay Hotels in Chicago.
