Chautauqua Lake - So Much to Do & See
Sightseeing
This is a MUST DO! Probably not for thrill junkies, but for the rest of us, it's spot on for this Lake. Just a short walk down our street you can ride the Historic B.P-Stow Ferry. This cable Ferry has been crossing the Lake at the narrows since 1811. It can take cars and pedestrians. IT'S FREE! Only in summer on weekends,
Bemus Point Stow Ferry
2 Lakeside DrThis is a MUST DO! Probably not for thrill junkies, but for the rest of us, it's spot on for this Lake. Just a short walk down our street you can ride the Historic B.P-Stow Ferry. This cable Ferry has been crossing the Lake at the narrows since 1811. It can take cars and pedestrians. IT'S FREE! Only in summer on weekends,
Tours and things to do
This is a MUST VISIT. You can take a tour of the brewery.
Empty Pint restaurant on site has a unique atmosphere, live music, food and beer. Bring the kids & dog. What more do you want.... BUT WAIT -- they are also a distillery & offer various flavors of Bourbon, Whiskey and canned spirits. Try the Candy Apple whiskey and/or the Pumpking beer.
69 locals recommend
Southern Tier Brewing Company
2072 Stoneman CirThis is a MUST VISIT. You can take a tour of the brewery.
Empty Pint restaurant on site has a unique atmosphere, live music, food and beer. Bring the kids & dog. What more do you want.... BUT WAIT -- they are also a distillery & offer various flavors of Bourbon, Whiskey and canned spirits. Try the Candy Apple whiskey and/or the Pumpking beer.
Lots of Laughs! They have interactive displays & exhibits. Complete history of comedy from vaudeville to today. Younger kids may get bored after a while. Order tickets online. Combine with Lucy, Desi Museum for a discount; They are side-by-side.
78 locals recommend
National Comedy Center
203 W 2nd StLots of Laughs! They have interactive displays & exhibits. Complete history of comedy from vaudeville to today. Younger kids may get bored after a while. Order tickets online. Combine with Lucy, Desi Museum for a discount; They are side-by-side.
"I Love Lucy"! Jamestown is Lucille Ball's hometown and was a big factor in bringing the National Comedy Center here. If you like this icon or Love Lucy, you will appreciate the memorabilia and get some laughs.
68 locals recommend
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
2 W 3rd St"I Love Lucy"! Jamestown is Lucille Ball's hometown and was a big factor in bringing the National Comedy Center here. If you like this icon or Love Lucy, you will appreciate the memorabilia and get some laughs.
This scenic park has about a 1 mile walking trail. You can explore this ancient forest with all it's rock formations, crevices & caves. Something different if you want a moment away from the lake.
84 locals recommend
Panama Rocks Scenic Park
11 Rock Hill RdThis scenic park has about a 1 mile walking trail. You can explore this ancient forest with all it's rock formations, crevices & caves. Something different if you want a moment away from the lake.
Food scene
It's off the lake but with fun atmosphere, good food and good people. You can dine inside, outside or inside of a converted ski gondola. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of it.
43 locals recommend
Guppy's Restaurant & Tavern
4663 NY-430It's off the lake but with fun atmosphere, good food and good people. You can dine inside, outside or inside of a converted ski gondola. Kids of all ages will get a kick out of it.
Great food. Inside seating and on their covered porch. Their beer line up changes frequently. Super sunset views over the lake. Will offer live music some weekends.
51 locals recommend
Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua
57 Lakeside DrGreat food. Inside seating and on their covered porch. Their beer line up changes frequently. Super sunset views over the lake. Will offer live music some weekends.
Open year round. Nicer inside and has several outside dining options including a floating bar. In the summer they offer live music on weekends which you may hear from our dock. They also have their own docks for you to pull your boat right up.
16 locals recommend
The Fish
61 Lakeside DrOpen year round. Nicer inside and has several outside dining options including a floating bar. In the summer they offer live music on weekends which you may hear from our dock. They also have their own docks for you to pull your boat right up.
This one is one of our favorites if you're in the mood for Great Italian food & Pizza. Great for families and couples. They deliver to our house! Hand-tossed dough for the calazones --- yum. I go with the spinach & cheese(don't judge) or try the Buffalo style.
25 locals recommend
Andriaccio's Restaurant
4837 W Lake RdThis one is one of our favorites if you're in the mood for Great Italian food & Pizza. Great for families and couples. They deliver to our house! Hand-tossed dough for the calazones --- yum. I go with the spinach & cheese(don't judge) or try the Buffalo style.
Okay, this is NOT a gambling joint. It is a restaurant & bar. Great wings. In summer you can dock your boat at their docks & the server will come to you! Also a great place to take the kids for a hand-dipped ice cream cone. Place to watch the football game.
24 locals recommend
The Village Casino
1 Lakeside DrOkay, this is NOT a gambling joint. It is a restaurant & bar. Great wings. In summer you can dock your boat at their docks & the server will come to you! Also a great place to take the kids for a hand-dipped ice cream cone. Place to watch the football game.
This is a new one in the area. We really enjoy running down to Lakewood for this fun pub for dinner & drinks with friends. Small menu but it's good.
17 locals recommend
Group Ther-Happy
103 Chautauqua AveThis is a new one in the area. We really enjoy running down to Lakewood for this fun pub for dinner & drinks with friends. Small menu but it's good.
Breakfast & Lunch
Many locations close early or are not open in off-season. Please check operating hours before heading out.
Off the lake, but worth the short drive. Historic general store turned into funky cafe' without changing much. Great food! Can't go wrong for breakfast. Inside dining is fun & warm while out in the garden is casual and inviting. GREAT COFFEE
9 locals recommend
Stedman Cafe
6335 Magnolia-Stedman RdOff the lake, but worth the short drive. Historic general store turned into funky cafe' without changing much. Great food! Can't go wrong for breakfast. Inside dining is fun & warm while out in the garden is casual and inviting. GREAT COFFEE
"Sweetest Buns in Town"! Seriously, order the cinnamon roll, they are huge! There is usually a line on weekends, but it's worth the wait.
16 locals recommend
Bemus Point Inn Restaurant
4958 Main St"Sweetest Buns in Town"! Seriously, order the cinnamon roll, they are huge! There is usually a line on weekends, but it's worth the wait.
It's the kinda place the waitress calls everyone "sweetie". Sit at the counter for fun. Food is always fresh and tasty. Can't go wrong with their daily special. Check their hours before you go!!
7 locals recommend
Schuyler's Country Kitchen
4477 W Fairmount AveIt's the kinda place the waitress calls everyone "sweetie". Sit at the counter for fun. Food is always fresh and tasty. Can't go wrong with their daily special. Check their hours before you go!!
Convenient option
Our neighborhood go to - Everything you may need: Gas, Fishing licenses & gear, beer, milk, grilled subs and TRY the breakfast sandwiches for a quick bite. Guests enjoy the walk from the house to grab a morning paper & coffee.
7 locals recommend
Hogan's Hut General Store
3503 Old Bridge RdOur neighborhood go to - Everything you may need: Gas, Fishing licenses & gear, beer, milk, grilled subs and TRY the breakfast sandwiches for a quick bite. Guests enjoy the walk from the house to grab a morning paper & coffee.
Pizza Delivery
Pizza, Calzones (my fav) and Italian dishes. Delivery to the door or pickup isn't far.
716-753-5200
25 locals recommend
Andriaccio's Restaurant
4837 W Lake RdPizza, Calzones (my fav) and Italian dishes. Delivery to the door or pickup isn't far.
716-753-5200
This is right across the bridge. It's gas station, deli, Pizza/subs, convenience store and LIQUOR sales.
Delivery - 716-386-3990
Bridgeview One Stop Deli Pizzeria C-Store
4910 Main StreetThis is right across the bridge. It's gas station, deli, Pizza/subs, convenience store and LIQUOR sales.
Delivery - 716-386-3990
Nephew's to Papa Guy Andriaccio's. Usually quick delivery.
Also a quick pick if you want to drive across the bridge.
716-567-4057
6 locals recommend
Coppola's Pizzaria
20 Main StNephew's to Papa Guy Andriaccio's. Usually quick delivery.
Also a quick pick if you want to drive across the bridge.
716-567-4057
Shopping and Grocery
Artisan cheesemaking & tasting. Always a treat to bring some back to enjoy with friends & family. Try the triple cream blue cheese, so smooth. Just 2 miles north on 394.
9 locals recommend
Reverie Creamery
3943 NY-394Artisan cheesemaking & tasting. Always a treat to bring some back to enjoy with friends & family. Try the triple cream blue cheese, so smooth. Just 2 miles north on 394.
This is a small store just 6 miles away but it has a BUTCHER SHOP for the freshest meats.
10 locals recommend
Lighthouse Point Grocery Inc
5262 W Lake RdThis is a small store just 6 miles away but it has a BUTCHER SHOP for the freshest meats.
For the grocery run. Wegmans also sells beer but not wine.
They have prepared meals and meals that are "take and bake" for convenience.
29 locals recommend
Wegmans
945 Fairmount AveFor the grocery run. Wegmans also sells beer but not wine.
They have prepared meals and meals that are "take and bake" for convenience.
ALDI
930 Fairmount AveAll the grocery essentials at a good price. Directly across from Wegmans grocery.
Huge Grocery department and a larger than usual fishing supplies and sell marine batteries. They have an Auto service department.
It's Walmart so a little of everything.
11 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
350 E Fairmount AveHuge Grocery department and a larger than usual fishing supplies and sell marine batteries. They have an Auto service department.
It's Walmart so a little of everything.