Legacy Walk

Lots to look at on a peaceful, colorful street. Wonderful people we can honor, great info.

I did the walk on my own after a significant meal. Wonderful walk in one of the best gayborhoods in the nation with ample queer history for the beginner or longtime study.

KEEP AN EYE OUT 👀 FOR THIS GEM! Yep, you possibly have passed by this FREE outside museum more than once! This unique museum can be experienced every time you’re in Boystown and ANYTIME! 🤩 Each pillar/pylon contains info of LGBTQ + 🏳️‍🌈 historical heroes, locally, nationally, and internationally from Addams, to Audre Lord, to the Two Spirit People, to James Baldwin, to Frida Kahlo, to Lorraine Hansberry, to Bayward Rustin and so many more! Certainly worth take a few moments to acknowledge! It consists of 10 rainbow pylons between Belmont and Grace on Halsted Hop Tips: Enjoy the museum pillars before or after… *Eating /take out from ONE of THEE BEST VEGAN restaurants in Chitown - Chicago Diner (desserts there are dangers vegan or not!) *Enjoying some fancy Intellegentsia coffee (one of the best espressos in town) * Or (about 12min walk from ) enjoying Dark Matter Osmium (amazing espresso too!) Enjoy a walk to to from Belmont Beach! Enjoy!

I wanted to leave a review but was too choked up to do so originally. This was my first visit to Boystown and The Legacy Walk. Seeing myself represented as a queer person and seeing people literally out, while reading about all the people that made this possible, absolutely made me cry with happiness. The fact that this is available to us now because of the sacrifices of so many brave souls, especially BIPOC LGBT+ people, warms my heart and saddens me that they can't see what they've made for future generations to feel loved and safe. If you're queer, do yourself a favor and visit The Legacy Walk, even if it's just to soak up the fact that you're valid, loved, and worthy. There's a warm light in places where I really feel safe to be queer and proud. Thank you for helping bring that to us.

Each plaquard has a fascinating story on it, so be sure to stop and read them if you pass by!