Boystown
Home to one of the largest LGBT communities in the Midwestern U. S. , Boystown is a bustling neighborhood in West Lakeview. It has hosted Chicago's annual Pride Parade since 1971 and has charming coffee shops, cool record stores and trendy boutiques along its tree-lined streets. Known for its comedy clubs and offbeat theaters, the area also draws young, hip crowds to its vibrant cocktail bars and nightclubs.