TOURChautauqua

Explore
- Start exploring some of our region's inspiring cultural attractions, unbeatable outdoor recreation and what has made Chautauqua County a learning vacation destination for 150 years.
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Stay
- B&B's, Hotels, Rentals. No matter what your preference, style, or budget, we're certain you will always find the right accommodations here in Chautauqua County.
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Play
- Unrivaled natural beauty makes for year-round adventurous things to do in Chautauqua County and Western NY.
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  - Beaches
  - Birding
  - Boating
  - Camping
  - Cycling & Mountain Biking
  - Fishing
  - Golfing
  - Hiking
  - Horseback Riding
  - Hunting
  - Snowmobiling
  - Winter Sports
Learn
- Take a Chautauqua vacation and learn something new for the sake of having fun.
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Dine
- Ready for some good eats? Come discover the fantastic restaurants in Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown, Lake Erie, Findley Lake & Amish Country.
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Shop
- Shop along classic Main Streets from yesteryear, relaxed lakeside villages and Amish Country stores throughout the region.
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Groups
- Chautauqua County offers great options for group functions ranging from corporate retreats, meetings, reunions, weddings, to fun-filled motorcoach tours.
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  Groups
Events
- Thousands of events are scheduled across the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region each year, use this calendar to help find festivals, workshops and programs of interest.
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  Events

Can I swim in Chautauqua Lake?

Chautauqua Lake features several lifeguarded beaches, including at Chautauqua Institution, Lakewood Beach, Long Point State Park, and Mayville Lakeside Park. The Chautauqua County Health Department monitors water quality at the beaches. Learn more about beaches on Chautauqua Lake and elsewhere in Chautauqua County.