All gay all day If you're in need of anything with rainbows, sex toys or good ol' gay kitsch, you can find it at Gay Mart. And if you can't, then you don't need it.

Best gay bookshop in Chicago Serving Boys-town since 1980, this shop has some of the best gay titles, including porn and photo books, as well as mainstream selections, a great magazine rack and possibly the city's best...

Indie music shop featuring hot new releases If you have a need for a gay music fix, you can find it here. Kylie, Madonna, Kelly, Britney and all the dance compilations you could wish for are all here.

Dressing Boystown's bums No gayborhood is complete without a fancy underwear store. This one carries Andrew Christian, Cocksox, XTG, UDY, Gigo and more.

Gorgeous pieces and furniture for your home This unique housewares shop stocks fabulous pieces, many exclusive to the store. Furniture, wine rack seven prescription eye-ware. Super friendly staff to boot.

High-end boutique department store When you're looking to drop some coin on the best designer fashion, there's nowhere to go but Barneys. Its new 100,000 sq ft store, topped by a Fred's restaurant, is filled with...

Gay-owned pharmacy Along with all your medicinal and grooming products, this independent pharmacy brings a touch of personal service with a vintage décor to Lincoln Park.

Neighbourhood cheese shop in the European tradition Hand-crafted artisan-al domestic and international cheeses sold at an intimate gay-owned establishment. Freshly baked breads and a selection of wine and other...

Chicago's best bookshop for the ladies An Andersonville pioneer, this book seller has catered to feminists and lesbians since 1979 and offers a fun and playful kids section to boot.

Happy home furnishings A little kitschy and a little modern, the Jonathan Adler store is full of interesting, stylish pieces for the home.

Chicago's premiere art museum The Art Institute has long been an international art destination and now with the addition of the Modern Wing, it just upped its cred. Stroll the Pritzker Galleries; relish in the Thorne...

Drag queen's attic This funky shop gets packed right before Halloween. Perfect spot to check out accessories before a themed party or just for an eclectic night out.

Feminist sex shop Super fun and friendly, Early to Bed is a woman-run sex store with a ton of toys and advice. The sales and specials are truly impressive. Great for those who want to try something new, whether male...

Cards for every sense of humour This card and gift shop is a Boys town favourite for its funny, irreverent cards.

Downtown LA in Belmont Located in the heart of Belmont's quirky cool neighbourhood, you can't miss this store with its brightly-lit windows display of the hippest new looks for young things in the city.

Urban antique shop Need cool, classic pieces for your home? Head here for vintage finds, one-of-a-kind items and quirky things for your home.

Fabulous Thrifting! At Brownstone, come treasure hunting. With everything from furnishing to attire, this place is fortune foretold.