Top Things to do in Chautauqua County
Top Hotels in Chautauqua County
- 1. Best Western Dunkirk & Fredonia Inn
- 2. Chautauqua Harbor Hotel-Jamestown
- 3. DoubleTree by Hilton Jamestown
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Jamestown
- 5. Comfort Inn Jamestown - Falconer
- 6. Peek'n Peak Resort Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 7. Athenaeum Hotel
- 8. Best Western Dunkirk & Fredonia Inn
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jamestown An IHG Hotel
- 10. Quality Inn Falconer - Jamestown
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Chautauqua County, Chautauqua County
Whether you love sailing, touring wineries, or exploring Amish country, this picturesque region has something for everyone. In summer, Chautauqua County lures you with its five lakes including the Lake Erie shoreline, as well as dynamic arts and cultural programming at the Chautauqua Institution. In winter, abundant snows make it perfect for alpine and cross-country skiers. Any time of year, visit Jamestown and discover tributes to Lucille Ball, Roger Tory Peterson, and Robert H. Jackson.
Restaurants in Chautauqua County
1. Nass Daylily Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. St. Matthias Catholic Church
3. Alpacaville
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Frontalis
Had a great visit this evening! The Alpacas were friendly and even the 'shyer' ones were eating out of the kid's hands. Learned quite a bit about Alpacas and had lots of fun! And now I own an Alpaca-hair dryer ball!! Taking another group again this weekend :).
4. Chautauqua Institution
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, concerts, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will stay at Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages-all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village.
Reviewed By 803elizr - San Francisco, United States
A truly amazing summer experience. Stay In the old hotel with its wooden rocking chairs and quaint rooms with glorious views from upstairs rooms. It’s like taking a step back in time. The educational programs are superb as is entertainment. Always enlightening and restorative. Genuinely sorry to miss it this year with the pandemic but look forward to a return next year....
5. Lily Dale Assembly
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
The world’s largest Spiritualist community.
Reviewed By RNjohnr
THE BOUGH HOUSE is a culinary delight, great quality of fare at a great price. LilyDale is a place to relax and connect with spirit. So many different aspects of spiritualism to explore and participate in. My wife and I have been going there for years and recently purchased a small cottage. A great place to unwind, recharge and be one with spirit. The nearby Casadaga Lake offers crisp calm waters to canoe, kayak, boat and fish. The STUMP which is the primary energy source for spirit communication is inspiring as well as the Forest Temple. The HEALING TEMPLE is heaven on earth for morning meditations and daily hands on healing services. There is a hotel and many BnB on premises. Come to LilyDale you will not be disappointed...john
6. 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.
7. Northwest Arena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Located across from the National Comedy Center, the Northwest Arena is the heart of Jamestown’s indoor activity throughout the year. A multiuse facility with dual ice pads, arena seating, walking track, snack bar and lounge, the Northwest Arena attracts residents and visitors alike for public skating, ice bumper cars, drop-in hockey, walking and running on the “cool” track, parties and special events as well as cheering on Jamestown’s home NAHL hockey team, the Rebel’s. More than just a center for sports and physical activity, people of all ages come to the arena to be with friends and teammates, bond with family members and catch up on the latest community news. The Northwest Arena: A cool place to be.
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. Patterson Library
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
The Patterson Library opened its doors on August 1, 1908. More than 100 years later, the building has maintained its grand architecture while providing 21st century opportunities for the community of Westfield. Also in the building, an art gallery, historic exhibits and archives, free wifi, DVD's and more!
Reviewed By drgordona
The days when a library just lent books are over! Patterson is a library, community center and multi-tasking museum and exhibition space meant for everyone. The children's room downstairs is bright and cheerful -- and has a child-sized wooden train and car for kids to pedal around picking out books and putting them in the car for check-out. Stuffed birds and animals adorn the adult book shelves upstairs and the reading rooms on the main floor. There are also 19th C oil portraits of library benefactors and local notables, as well as an ecletic collection of landscape paintings (don't miss the unframed Turgood) -- not to mention the superlative collection of WW I posters and the exhibition (and meeting) space downstairs. Both reading rooms are computer ready -- one for your own laptop, the other providing terminals where you can print documents (15cents/page). Plus one of the lady librarians is an IT wizzard (not that she'll admit it). Patterson even sponsors recitals from time to time. It's like, Wow! there's nothing these folks won't do. Why a couple of years ago they even had a selection of special cake pans to lend! Absolutely brilliant idea! Even if you don't want to check out a book go check out Patterson Library. It's definitely worth a visit to see what a library today does -- and how. Long live Patterson Library!
