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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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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Where are there public beaches on Lake Erie?

There are several public lifeguarded beaches on Lake Erie in Chautauqua County, including Hanover Town Beach, Point Gratiot and Wright Park in Dunkirk, and Sunset Bay.

Barcelona Harbor Beach is a great location to search for beach glass, walk or sunbathe, however the beach is not lifeguarded and swimming is not permitted. Learn more about Lake Erie beaches.