Two children exploring the exhibits at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown NY

Area Guide

Picturesque Chautauqua County is a year round vacation destination offering something for everyone. Visitors flock to the area to enjoy outdoor recreation and watersports on its five lakes including the Lake Erie shoreline. The area boasts world- class arts and cultural programming at the Chautauqua Institution as well museums including the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in nearby Jamestown, the legendary comedian's hometown. Other attractions include the Lake Erie Wine Trail, offering 30,000 contiguous acres of fragrant vineyards, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff Estate, showcasing the venerable architect's ideal of organic architecture. During winter months, abundant snows make this the perfect destination for alpine and cross- country skiers.

Celoron, New York is a small Village with a population of about 1250 at the southwestern end of Chautauqua Lake. The village has over 2000 feet of public access lakefront with a seven-acre public park. The Lucille Ball Memorial Park has a boat launch, lighthouse, band shell, pavilion, picnic area, playground, and a community center.

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Events

Winter Weekend Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at The Chautauqua Institution

Bestor Plaza (10 Roberts Ave, Chautauqua, NY 14757)

Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

At The Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Harbor Hotel (10 Dunham Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701)

Hunt a Killer - Murder Mystery Weekend

"Hunt a Killer" returns to Harbor Hotel with a Brand New Mystery! New Suspects...New Clues...a Weekend of Intrigue and Fun

Robert H. Jackson Center (305 E. Fourth St. Jamestown, NY 14701)

Living Voices: The New American (Immigration in the early 20th Century)

Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life on her own.

Maple Weekend

Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugarmaking processes and traditions and to provide a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source.

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts (116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY, 14701)

Young Dubliners in Concert

One of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners bring their fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as they can.

Maple Weekend

Maple Weekend is a chance for the public to come to the farm to learn about New York’s maple sugarmaking processes and traditions and to provide a chance to taste pure maple syrup in its many forms – right from the source.

BANFF

The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Jamestown featuring the world’s best mountain sport, culture, and environmental films.

Northwest Arena (319 West Third Street Jamestown, NY 14701)

2025 Grapes and Hops Festival

A day of entertainment at Northwest Arena with samplings of hand-crafted beer, local wines, great food, music, and vendors.

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts (116 East 3rd Street Jamestown, NY, 14701)

Gangstagrass in Concert

Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who demolish every preconception you have about country music and hip-hop music.

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