Play, Laugh and Learn in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region
in Western New York

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 [...]

Experience Historic Hyde Park in Dutchess County, NY

Want a taste of retro Americana? Start the day off with a classic Americana breakfast at the retro Eveready Diner in Hyde Park, featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

Take in fresh air and spy early Spring bloom at the walled Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield on the grounds of the Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site. Inside, discover the lives of this presidential power couple and learn about adaptations made to the estate to accommodate his paralysis from polio.

The FDR Presidential Library and Museum’s special exhibit “Black Americans, Civil Rights and the Roosevelts, 1932-1962” examines the political evolution of the Roosevelts regarding racial justice and activism. Through documents and artifacts on display for the first time, the exhibit highlights the voices of Black community leaders, wartime service members and ordinary citizens who pushed the Roosevelt [...]

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