Fodor's Expert Review Northalsted

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Just east of Wrigleyville lies this section of Lakeview; it's been a major "gayborhood" since the 1970s, which also makes it one of the country's first. In recent years there's been an admirable push by activists and local merchants alike to rename Boystown to something more inclusive of the larger LGBTQ community, such as "Northalsted" (most of its gay-oriented shops, bars, and restaurants are concentrated on and around North Halsted Street), but the change has been slow to catch on. In June the street becomes a sea of people, when Chicago's gay pride parade floats down the block; Market Days, a massive LGBTQ street fest, floods the area with visitors in August.

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Chicago, Illinois  60609, USA

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