Gay beach in chicago
Chicago does not come to mind as an immediate gay destination, but that it’s a big shame, because this is a metropolis that will appeal to everyone.
The city has a skyline to rival Manhattan, art in museums and public squares, jazz, pop and dance song aplenty and a superlative theatre tradition. It also has a nightlife to rival New York, the dynamism of LA and a gay past to match San Francisco’s.
Friendly lgbtq+ scene
The scene is devoid of snobbishness and it’s less ring-fenced between various gay tribes than elsewhere. Here, bears, twinks, grizzlies and musclemen will all make you feel at home, whatever your preferences and predilections.
Beach Destination? Yes
To cap it all, with a total of 36 kms of lakeside beaches and summer temperatures identical to those in the Mediterranean, Chicago can rightly lay claim to organism a major beach destination waiting to be discovered.
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It’s been talked about for over 2 years now – now it’s a reality for 2010!
Hollywood / Osterman (gay) Beach in Chicago gets a long overdue makeover.
Late last summer, the Chicago Planning Commission approved plans for a new beach house and landscaping at Osterman Beach. The fresh facility will open by Memorial Day, and will include showers and transforming areas for lifeguards.(?)
What does this mean? Who knows. Ground has been broken and we have placed a call to the Planning Commission and have not got an answer support yet.
We were told last year, the recent building would include new toilets. A concession stand. And a lockerroom and showere area for the lifeguards.
Foster Beach and Montrose Beach got nice makeovers over the last couple years. It is unclear yet, how the Osterman proposal will compare. This image was online at PBC Chicago. They are calling it a comfort station. You will notice, there are no gays in the rendering!
In 2009, we saw A LOT more
The ultimate LGBTQ+ neighborhood reference to Chicago
No matter how you identify, you’ll notice right at home in Chicago. Our city is known for embracing diversity and inclusion, from our world-famous Pride celebrations to establishing the country’s first official LGBTQ+ neighborhood. And while the whole urban area exudes a welcoming vibe, there are a couple of neighborhoods and places you shouldn’t miss.
LGBTQ+ neighborhoods in Chicago
Make a beeline for Northalsted
Northalsted, also established as Boystown, is the oldest LGBTQ+ neighborhood in the country. The area’s proud history is on display with the Legacy Walk, which commemorates notable LGBTQ+ heroes and historic events. The walk is a great way to tour the community — make sure to block into the many wonderful eateries, friendly bars, vintage stores, and unique boutiques along the way.
Come June, you’ll find Northalsted at the heart of the city’s annual Pride Month celebrations, which include two days of music, kingly shows, dancing, and more at Chicago Pride Fest, and culminates with the famed Chicago Pride Parade, a spectacular procession held on the last Sunday of June.
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Chicago: so nice, you’ll consider it’s hitting on you
For a gay ol’ period, follow the rainbow to the Midwest. In this part of the nation, Chicago is “the city,” but one that largely puts aside those big-city rules. In dating terms, Chi-Town doesn’t wait two days to call you back after a meet. Friendly and inviting, it’s the city that forgot that big cities are supposed to have an attitude.
Architecture aficionados and novices keep their eyes facing upwards to take in the grandeur. For closer-to-the-ground fun, do your duty as a tourist and head to Millennium Park. Get out your camera because you’re about to meet “The Bean” (which sounds like a horrible come on). Officially, the stunning sculpture is called Cloud Gate, but for reals, it looks enjoy a big shiny bean. Try as they might, no queer can resist a reflective surface. There’s lots more to notice in and around the park, including the Art Institute of Chicago. Not just for art fags, this is an era-spanning collection that will even impress those who don’t like museums.
During nice weather, can you really transmit up a day at the beach? Though technically landlocked, Lake Michigan does a great ocean trace. An astounding 2
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