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Chicago

For lovers of culture, shopping, and deep-dish pizza, gay Chicago may come close to the perfect destination. The city's many popular sights include the Chicago Theatre, McCormick Place, as well as the Museum Campus, which includes the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum of National History, and the Adler Planetarium, three prominent national institutions. And don’t forget the Magnificent Mile, which boasts luxury stores and cosmopolitan shopping in gay Chicago. Out Traveler guides you through the nightlife attractions as well, including popular watering holes like Sidetrack and Roscoe's.

Chicago

Get Ready for Market Days With the Ultimate BRÜT Party

The signature Chicago event pulls out all the stops for a weekend unlike any other.

July 14 2023 7:52 AM

Photos of black men for 1980s by Patric McCoy

Virtual Travel

Black Gay And Gone

Photos capture Chicago's queer Black men in the 1980s, when many were lost to HIV/AIDS.

March 23 2023 1:01 PM

Nightclubs & Bars

How Chicago's Queer Bars Made History

Last Call Chicago documents the role gay bars — and played in the local LGBTQ+ community.

January 20 2023 4:00 PM

Best of Travel

5 Reasons to Visit the Great Lakes Megalopolis

This vast region is full of beauty, culture, and adventure.

January 03 2023 3:13 PM

News

Outrage Over Racist, Transphobic Show at Chicago Leather Bar

The 45th anniversary celebration at this historic Chicago gay bar offended patrons and the LGBTQ+ community.

November 04 2022 5:37 PM

Print Issue

A Queer Guide to Chicago Gayborhoods

Spend the day exploring the Windy City's LGBTQ+ neighborhoods of Andersonville and Boystown.

September 14 2022 11:00 AM

Chicago

3 Dead and 1 Injured Outside Gay Bar in Chicago Hit-And-Run Incident

A shocking video captured the moment a car hit four people at a high rate of speed and then sped off.

August 15 2022 9:43 PM

Eat & Drink

Chicago Bakery Told Not to Hold Events After Anti-LGBTQ Attack

The UpRising Bakery and Café was vandalized over a planned drag brunch, and now local officials say it's not properly zoned for that or any other events.

August 03 2022 4:00 AM

Pride

Chicago’s Pride Parade is Back and Ready To Roar

The parade returns after a 2-year hiatis and the Windy City's one-of-a-kind Pride celebration hits downtown’s Grant Park June 25-26.

June 02 2022 4:00 AM

Nobody's Darling bar owners Barnes and Renaud

Eat & Drink

The Black Lesbians Behind Chicago’s Nobody's Darling Bar

Numerous queer bars have closed around the country, but this Chicago's newest hopes to find sucess in inclusivity.

May 05 2022 9:43 AM

Pride

Chicago Pride 2022 Lineup: Chainsmokers, Daya, Alesso, Shea Couleé

Pride in the Park just revealed the entertainement booked for June 25-26.

May 02 2022 9:00 AM

Destinations

Take Your Love on a Romantic Getaway to Chicago

Queer hub Chicago has a steamy side that will warm your heart even when it's icy outside.

February 14 2022 4:12 PM

Travelogue

Pride Journey: Chicago

Chicago Pride might have been canceled but from Market Days, Boystown, Splash, to a gay beach, Joey Amato finds the Windy City still offers plenty of queer action.

September 09 2021 11:04 AM