Location: Jamestown
Top Things to do in Jamestown
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Jamestown, New York (NY)
Once known as "The Furniture Capital of the World," industry has long since deserted Jamestown, a sleepy town on the tip of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, a popular fishing and sailing destination. The town is the home of the Lucy-Desi Museum and Desilu Playhouse, both built in honor of the town's most famous daughter. Jamestown also contains The Audubon Center, which features a 600 acre nature sanctuary with five miles of observation and hiking paths and is the home of Liberty, a local bald eagle.
Restaurants in Jamestown
1. National Comedy Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 261 reviews
The National Comedy Center is the United States' official cultural institution and museum dedicated to presenting the vital story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. Recently named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today, and one of the "World's Greatest Places" by TIME magazine, the Comedy Center offers a visitor experience filled with laughter – featuring state-of-the-art technology, interactivity and personalization to create a one-of-a-kind, immersive museum environment perfect for the entire family. Based on the vision of Jamestown, NY native Lucille Ball for her hometown of Jamestown, NY to become a destination for comedy, the National Comedy Center showcases comedy's great minds and unique voices in ways that engage, inspire, educate and entertain. The Center’s award-winning LaughSafe program will keep everyone laughing safely, touch-free and worry-free throughout their socially-distanced experience in its expansive 37,000-square-foot museum.
Reviewed By marksinghTO - Toronto, Canada
I think the National Comedy Centre is worth a drive to Jamestown, tbh. The use of technology to personalize and enhance your experience is quite awesome. My favourites included seeing some uber-famous costumes up close and personal, comedy karaoke (turns out, I'm hilarious!), the Blue Room, celebrating the non-PG side of comedy and more. On top of it all, they have a bar with reusable "to-go" cups - and you're allowed "to go" anywhere in the museum with your reasonably-priced drink. So bloody civilized. A must-visit!
2. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 605 reviews
Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, NY honors the legacy of "The First Couple of Comedy" with the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The museum attraction is open seven days a week, and features replica sets, Lucille Ball's Emmy awards, costumes, rare memorabilia, and much more.
Reviewed By Burtdol - Apex, United States
This museum reviews the great days of Lucille Ball, her husband during part of this time. Ricky Ricardo and all the familiar players in the great production of The Lucille Ball Comedy Show! Background of both Lucy and Ricky are provided from the beginnings of their lives and travel through history to the final days. Absolutely great in every respect!
3. Fenton History Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Southern Chautauqua County's history lives at the Fenton History Center. Visit the house museum in the 1863 Italianate Villa home of Reuben E. Fenton, 22nd New York State Governor and our Research Center in the historical Hall House that was built in 1846.
4. Robert H. Jackson Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
The Robert H. Jackson Center has been established to advance the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Jackson through exhibitry, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for current and future generations. Robert H. Jackson first gained recognition as a country lawyer from Chautauqua County. He went on to serve as Solicitor General of the United States, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and Chief American Prosecutor at the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg at the end of World War II. Guided tours are available from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays by appointment only. Calling to schedule a tour is highly encouraged. Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted.
Reviewed By enogca - Brantford, Canada
Wasn't sure what to expect. Very surprised and pleased by this place. Our tour guide knew her stuff. She was more than willing to answer any questions. The display of some of the "defendants" at Nuremberg was chilling. Robert H. Jackson is someone who really stood for equal justice for all no matter your social standing, how much money you have. etc.
5. Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
6. Audubon Community Nature Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
There is something for almost anyone at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Hike six miles of trails through forests and wetlands, visit a live Bald Eagle, or enjoy having a picnic and playing in the Nature Play Area. There are play areas, live animals, a gift shop and a wildlife viewing area inside the Nature Center, while outside there are also gardens, a native tree arboretum, picnic pavilions, towers and more. Visit the website to learn what programs might be happening while you are there!
7. Reg Lenna Center for The Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is at the heart of the arts and cultural district in Jamestown NY. The Reg showcases a wide variety of events including live concerts, movies, ballet, orchestras, gallery shows and more. The Reg showcases a wide variety of events, workshops, gallery shows and is utilized by many community organizations.
8. Lake View Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By LEDR - Columbus, United States
While visiting Jamestown, New York and stopping by the National Comedy Center and the Lucy Desi Museum and catching Sebastian Maniscalco at the North West Arena, I would be remiss if I were not to visit the grave site of Lucille Ball. So on our last day in Jamestown we drove over to the Lake View Cemetery and followed the red hearts painted on to the cemetery road which directed us to a short rise along a stone walkway to a beautiful dark tombstone adorned with flowers which marks the eternal resting site of America's first lady of comedy Lucille Ball. I am pleased that we paid our respects.
9. Peterson's Candies
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By MonkeyMommy12
This amazing candy shop (my husband & I nicknamed “The Land of Chocolates” because of the amazing aroma of chocolate that hits your nose as soon as you open the door) has something for EVERYONE!!! They have traditional chocolate favorites, some yummy innovative creations, and AMAZING customer service! A place you must stop and visit if you are ever in the area!!!!
10. Celoron Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By mikeandalicetyler - Leland, United States
The area around the light house has been reinvented. I am from the area and have been away for years. I remember the skating rink as the only attraction now it has been reborn
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