Discover the unrivaled natural beauty of our many lakes, waterways and outdoors areas as well as experience one-of-a-kind cultural attractions when you visit Chautauqua County in Western New York.
An Outdoor Recreation Destination – Make a splash in Chautauqua County, where visitors can experience the best that lake life has to offer. Experience world class fishing on our five lakes including Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. Magnificent views and undisturbed landscapes can be found while hiking, biking, and horseback riding on our miles and miles of multi-use trails. Tee off at over a dozen public golf courses including the one that brought the game of golf to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region over 100 years ago, the Chautauqua Golf Club.
America’s Grape Country – Explore wineries, farm markets, lighthouses, scenic vistas and historic trails along Chautauqua County’s Lake Erie shoreline. Glacial ridges, well-drained soil, and a temperature moderating effect from Lake Erie combine to create the perfect growing environment for Lake Erie Wine Country’s more than 20 wineries. Visit the Grape Discovery Center, the Official Visitor’s Center of the Lake Erie Concord Grape Belt. Learn about the over 150-year of grape growing history in the region. Visit their Tasting Bar to try local wines and grape juice as well as artisanal meats, cheeses, snacks and more. Shop the gift shop for grape inspired gifts and art.
Rethink & Recharge at Chautauqua Institution – Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution boasts a picturesque campus with expressions of every era of American architecture dating to the 1800s. Visit Summer 2024 to experience special celebrations for the 150th anniversary!
The National Comedy Center – The National Comedy Center tells the story of comedy in America through interactive exhibits that learn your unique sense of humor via your humor profile. Your interest will be captivated for hours with more than 50 exhibits. Realizing the vision of comedy legend and hometown hero, Lucille Ball, the National Comedy Center has been recognized as a benchmark for modern museums, and one of the “World’s Greatest Places” by TIME Magazine.
Visit TourChautauqua.com or call 866-908-ILNY (4569) for more information on what to do and where to play, stay, dine and shop throughout the county. Request a FREE copy of the Chautauqua County Travel Guide. Start planning your trip today!
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