Further west are the neighborhoods of '''North Center''', '''Roscoe Village''' and '''St. Ben's''', which have fun, laid-back bars and restaurants.
But there's more to Lakeview than Wrigleyville. A short walk east is '''Boystown''', home of a cheerful, lively GLBT community and a great destination for anyone who enjoys high-energy nightlife. It's also home to the massive annual '''Pride Parade''' in June. '''Roscoe Village''' is west of Wrigley, and is popular with older gay couples and young people lured in by fashionable boutiques and the promise of a sunny day at one of the many sidewalk cafes on Southport, not to mention Chicago's premier movie revival house, the '''Music Box'''. And Lakeview embraces its inner dive bar in '''North Center''', full of converted warehouses, quality bowling alleys and cheap beer without the jocks.
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There are a few shopping areas of note. The '''Southport Corridor''' (3300 N to 3800 N) has a row of independent boutiques along with a few specialty stores. '''Lincoln Avenue''' in Roscoe Village also has some worthwhile shops, particularly near the Paulina Brown Line stop. '''Clark Street''' near Diversey has a few chain retailers like Marshall's.
On game days, the streets of Wrigleyville are packed with vendors selling cheap Cubs gear.
There are also a handful of budget and mid-range options just south of Boystown in Lincoln Park. Hotels are usually booked solid for the Pride Parade in June, so make reservations early or be ready to check in other areas.