Discover things to do in Chautauqua County - CHQ, including Chautauqua Institution on Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie beaches, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, Findley Lake, Lily Dale Assembly, and more.

Explore things to do in Chautauqua County NY - CHQ - including attractions like Chautauqua Institution, the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown NY, Panama Rocks, Lily Dale Assembly and more.

Chautauqua County boasts a wide array of distinctive attractions ranging from the new National Comedy Center in Jamestown NY, the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY, year-round Peek’n Peak Resort, and more. Visitors will enjoy the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum, Midway Amusement Park, and attractions highlighting our ...

The town of Chautauqua is in the western part of the county on the northwestern end of Chautauqua Lake. It is northwest of Jamestown. Chautauqua is famous as the home of the Chautauqua Institution , the birthplace in 1874 of the Chautauqua Movement of educational and cultural centers.

A dramatic lakeside setting and the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture make the Chautauqua Institution a thriving community on Chautauqua Lake where visitors come to find intellectual and spiritual growth and renewal.

Chautauqua Lake is a popular inland lake for recreation including boating, sailing, paddle sports and fishing. Bassmaster Magazine named Chautauqua Lake the #25 Best Bass Lake in the Northeast (July 2021).

Request a Free Chautauqua County Visitors Guide with information on things to see and do in Chautauqua County including attractions, events, lodging, shopping, and dining.

View information on cities, villages and towns in Chautauqua County provided by the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau including Jamestown, Chautauqua, Bemus Point, and Fredonia.

Bemus Point is a beautiful village on the shore of Lake Chautauqua, across the lake from the world famous Chautauqua Institution. Come sit by the lakefront and enjoy the warm summer breezes, ride the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry , a century old conveyance.

From secluded woodlands to lakeside locations, Chautauqua County’s campgrounds provide the setting for lifelong memories -- with great options for RV, tent, cabin or cottage camping. Amenities include swimming pools, boat and canoe rentals, picnic and recreation areas, playgrounds, firepits, beaches, activities, electric hookups, internet ...