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The Ultimate Guide to Moving Into Boystown

Brought to you by Chicago’s Best Boystown Movers

One of the first official LGBT neighborhoods in the US, Boystown never takes a break from being lively, bright and unique. It offers solid neighborhood amenities, shops and restaurants unlike anything else in Chicago, and streets full of nightlife that rarely sleep. As you’re moving to Boystown, you may head to a renovated historic home on a quiet side road or settle somewhere closer to the action. Wherever you go, you can rely on New City Moving to be the best Boystown movers.

When you live in Boystown, you’ll join about 16,500 diversely-oriented residents. There are a few more men than women, and a significant number of families with children. People in Boystown generally earn over $60k a year, and have at least a Bachelor’s degree.

Through the early 20th century, when it was more commonly known as East Lakeview, the neighborhood was home to large German and Scandinavian communities. The area became known for being gay-friendly in the mid century, and hosted its first Gay Pride Parade in 1970. The nickname Boystown followed shortly after. In the late 1990s, it was officially designated a gay village. Art deco style rainbow monuments were installed throughout the neighborhood around that time. They remain to commemorate Boystown’s history.

Now you’ve got the gist, here are some highlights—and basics—we found to help you start your Boystown life.

Things to Do in Boystown

Best Restaurants in Boystown

Best Bars in Boystown

Grocery Stores in Boystown

  • Jewel Osco: Full sized, open 24/7.
    3531 N Broadway | (773) 871-1054
  • Whole Foods: Almost full sized.
    3640 N Halsted St. |  (773) 472-0400
  • Treasure Island Foods: Local “European-style” chain.
    3460 N Broadway | (773) 327-3880
  • Mariano’s: Local chain with prepared foods.
    3030 N Broadway #100 |  (773) 935-0294

Coffee Shops in Boystown

Gyms in Boystown

Pet Parks in Boystown

Boystown Local Post Office and Delivery

  • US Post Office
    3024 N Ashland Ave. | M-F 8:30am-7pm, Sat. 9am-3pm, Sun. 11am-2pm
  • Postal Place
    3304 N Broadway | M-F 9am-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm
  • UPS Stores
    North: 3712 N Broadway |M-F 8am-7pm, Sat. 9am-5pm
    South: 5315 N Clark St. | M-F 8:30am-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm. Sun. 12-4

Dry Cleaners in Boystown

  • Platinum Dry Cleaners
    3707 N Broadway | M-F 7am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm
  • Eve’s Cleaners
    3345 N Broadway | M-F 7am-7pm, Sat. 8am-6pm
  • Barry-Regent Cleaners, Inc.
    3000 N Broadway | M-F 7:30am-6:30pm, Sat. 7:30am-6pm

Parking in Boystown

  • Ward 44 resident parking information

This has been a tiny sampling of the great things you’ll experience at your new Boystown home. As a seasoned Boystown moving company, we’ve learned all about the staples and cool places in the area. We’re happy to share more!

As you’re planning your big move, cross one major thing off your to-do list, and book Boystown movers who’ll a take load of stress off your mind. Call us at New City Moving, and we’ll help you move safely, smoothly, and on-schedule, so you can settle right in and start living your greatest Boystown life.

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Page Updated on November 16, 2018

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