Becky’s Chautauqua guidebook
Craft Brew and Winery Scene
Local brewery with outstanding craft beers, yummy food and a very cool ambiance. Go with a group of friends, a big family (kid friendly, just bring a frisbee and a picnic blanket, in case it is crowded), or go solo. If you like adult beverages, you cannot go wrong!! Check out their website for a list of events and hours. Also check out The Empty Bottle distillery, a stones throw away from Southern Tier...almost in the same parking lot. Stbcbeer.com
69 locals recommend
Southern Tier Brewing Company
2072 Stoneman CirLocal brewery with outstanding craft beers, yummy food and a very cool ambiance. Go with a group of friends, a big family (kid friendly, just bring a frisbee and a picnic blanket, in case it is crowded), or go solo. If you like adult beverages, you cannot go wrong!! Check out their website for a list of events and hours. Also check out The Empty Bottle distillery, a stones throw away from Southern Tier...almost in the same parking lot. Stbcbeer.com
Great food and great beer!! The drive to Bemus Point is about 6 miles from our house by boat or 15 minutes by car. Check them out at www.ellicottvillebrewing.com or by calling 716-386-1189.
51 locals recommend
Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua
57 Lakeside DrGreat food and great beer!! The drive to Bemus Point is about 6 miles from our house by boat or 15 minutes by car. Check them out at www.ellicottvillebrewing.com or by calling 716-386-1189.
Chautauqua Wine Trail - about a 30 minute drive, but most of it's along the lake and a great way to see the area. Very cool local wineries and most offer free or inexpensive taste testing. Johnson Estate winery is one of my favorites although there are about 15 or so. Check the schedule before going as sometimes they may open later in the day. Mazza is the name of one of the many on the trail as well. Please check out https://www.tourchautauqua.com/explore/wineries first to see updates and hours.
18 locals recommend
Mazza Chautauqua Cellars
8398 W Main StChautauqua Wine Trail - about a 30 minute drive, but most of it's along the lake and a great way to see the area. Very cool local wineries and most offer free or inexpensive taste testing. Johnson Estate winery is one of my favorites although there are about 15 or so. Check the schedule before going as sometimes they may open later in the day. Mazza is the name of one of the many on the trail as well. Please check out https://www.tourchautauqua.com/explore/wineries first to see updates and hours.
Food scene
This super cool hotel with putting green, indoor and outdoor bar, fire pits and yummy restaurant is within a block or two of the house. If you have friends staying there or if you want to go out for a nice drink or appetizer it is right around the corner!
9 locals recommend
Chautauqua Harbor Hotel
10 Dunham AveThis super cool hotel with putting green, indoor and outdoor bar, fire pits and yummy restaurant is within a block or two of the house. If you have friends staying there or if you want to go out for a nice drink or appetizer it is right around the corner!
Museums/Historic Spots
If you are into Lucy and Desi, I have heard this is a pretty cool spot. I personally have not been, but if it is your thing, give it a go!
68 locals recommend
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
2 W 3rd StIf you are into Lucy and Desi, I have heard this is a pretty cool spot. I personally have not been, but if it is your thing, give it a go!
National Comedy Center
203 W 2nd StA must visit!
This is a really neat hotel right on the water up at Bemus Point. It is one of the oldest hotels around, family owned and operated since 1880. Check is out at www.hotellenhart.com.
6 locals recommend
Hotel Lenhart
20-22 Lakeside DrThis is a really neat hotel right on the water up at Bemus Point. It is one of the oldest hotels around, family owned and operated since 1880. Check is out at www.hotellenhart.com.
Chautauqua Institution, www.chq.org, The Institution is a unique experience that has focus on arts, education, religion, recreation, and youth. Check out there website for more details. I believe it is free on Sundays but the rest of the week there is a fee. If you are already seeing a show there, no additional cost for admittance will be charged, last I checked anyhow. You may want to call ahead to be sure.
21 locals recommend
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution, www.chq.org, The Institution is a unique experience that has focus on arts, education, religion, recreation, and youth. Check out there website for more details. I believe it is free on Sundays but the rest of the week there is a fee. If you are already seeing a show there, no additional cost for admittance will be charged, last I checked anyhow. You may want to call ahead to be sure.
Sightseeing
Everything you need to know about the summer wind can be found on the following link. You can walk to the boarding spot from our home. https://thesummerwind.com/special-events/
7 locals recommend
Summer Wind Paradise Yacht
40 Dunham AveEverything you need to know about the summer wind can be found on the following link. You can walk to the boarding spot from our home. https://thesummerwind.com/special-events/
Chautauqua Belle, if you want a good local experience you can also plan a cruise on the which is on the way to the wine trail. It is one of 4 functioning steam powered paddle wheel ships in the country and gives historic tours a couple of times a day and is a great way to check out the history of Chautauqua Lake. We just did the cruise for the first time last year and it was pretty cool. Check the website online and you can pre-register.
Belle Avenue
Belle AvenueChautauqua Belle, if you want a good local experience you can also plan a cruise on the which is on the way to the wine trail. It is one of 4 functioning steam powered paddle wheel ships in the country and gives historic tours a couple of times a day and is a great way to check out the history of Chautauqua Lake. We just did the cruise for the first time last year and it was pretty cool. Check the website online and you can pre-register.
Grocery Stores
Wegmans
945 Fairmount AveWegmans Jamestown
Bing Local
945 Fairmount Ave
(716) 483-9900
Starbucks
944 Fairmount AveStarbucks
www.starbucks.com
944 Fairmount Ave,
Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 664-0967
ALDI
930 Fairmount AveGreat produce, great prices!! And super close!! Love this place.
Boat Rental
This boat rental marina is a half a mile away from our house. It is an ideal spot for boat rental. Call 716-484-7175 or contact them at www.holidayharbor.net.
8 locals recommend
Holiday Harbor
19 Avon AveThis boat rental marina is a half a mile away from our house. It is an ideal spot for boat rental. Call 716-484-7175 or contact them at www.holidayharbor.net.
This is another marina where you can rent boats. The location is 4 miles from our house. The number is 716-763-0140. You can find them online at www.smithboys.com
7 locals recommend
Smith Boys
2310 W Lake RdThis is another marina where you can rent boats. The location is 4 miles from our house. The number is 716-763-0140. You can find them online at www.smithboys.com
Getting Active!
This is a really cool hiking spot. It is about 20 minutes from the house and there is a nominal fee for entrance. If you like a hike, or even a peaceful, serene walk in a hiking area, you must check it out. We love it there, we even take our 3, 7, 8 and 10 year old there and you can pick and choose how tough a hike you would like to take. So it really is for everyone. Check them out at www.pananarocks.com
84 locals recommend
Panama Rocks Scenic Park
11 Rock Hill RdThis is a really cool hiking spot. It is about 20 minutes from the house and there is a nominal fee for entrance. If you like a hike, or even a peaceful, serene walk in a hiking area, you must check it out. We love it there, we even take our 3, 7, 8 and 10 year old there and you can pick and choose how tough a hike you would like to take. So it really is for everyone. Check them out at www.pananarocks.com
Lucille Ball Memorial Park- it's located just a quarter mile away from the house and is a cool place to take a walk. There are beautiful new basketball hoops, pavilions, and an awesome playground for kids. There is also a brand new bathroom facility as well. There is a small lighthouse, Lucy statue, and an old school little convenience store across the street to get the kids a snack.
17 locals recommend
Lucille Ball Memorial Park
21 Boulevard AveLucille Ball Memorial Park- it's located just a quarter mile away from the house and is a cool place to take a walk. There are beautiful new basketball hoops, pavilions, and an awesome playground for kids. There is also a brand new bathroom facility as well. There is a small lighthouse, Lucy statue, and an old school little convenience store across the street to get the kids a snack.