Chicago may be known for Wrigley's Field and The Windy City, but Chicago also has one of the best bisexual-friendly neighborhoods in the world! According to Out Traveler, the Boystown neighborhood in Chicago, was voted and awarded as the best LGBT friendly neighborhood in the world! This neighborhood beat out other top contenders like The Mission section in San Francisco and some from around the world. But what makes Boystown so great? It was the first in the country to officially have a designated 'gayborhood' that has everything you could want – bars, restaurants, walkability, art, entertainment and more.
Check out this list of places to go and things to do that will have you planning your next trip to Chicago!
Briar Street Theater
Given that Chicago has over 200 theaters city wide, the Briar Street Theater in Boystown is a home to the iconic Blue Man Group! The popular three bald and blue characters take the audience on a multi-sensory experience that combines music, tech, art and comedy into one outstanding performance that will entertain and appeal to people of all ages.
Sidetrack Bar
Sidetrack is one of the trendiest bars in Boystown and was a finalist in 2009 on Logo TV's 'Bets Gay Bar in the World' competition. This bar features a music video mix of pop, comedy, retro and show tunes with a combination of cool bars filled with top shelf liquors that can make for one delicious cocktail.
The Leigh Gallery
Stop by the artsy side of Boystown and enter The Leigh Gallery to view works by over 80 local artists. Showcasing almost all artistic media, you'll discover paintings, pottery, stoneware sculptures and more! This gallery has something that will appeal to everyone.
Center On Halsted
This comprehensive center is the largest Midwest meeting place that serves the gay, lesbian, transgendered and bisexual community of Chicago with a plethora of service offerings that provide support for networks and programs. These programs and networks help meet the social, spiritual, cultural, emotional, recreational and educational needs of LGBT community members. The center hosts different cultural events like lecture series, concerts and theater performances and is open every day!
The Boystown neighborhood in Chicago is a great place to take a stroll and relax in this bisexual-friendly community that offers fun entertainment and unique venues. There's so much more to do and see, you'll need to spend a lot of time exploring the whole neighborhood! Boystown also provides for a great place to meet others in the bisexual community where you could find you the one you've been looking for. So get out there and meet some new people!
