TOURChautauqua

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- 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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What are some top things to do in Dunkirk, NY?

Located on Lake Erie, Dunkirk delivers small city charm, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, unique shops, tasty bites, and family-friendly events.

Get to the waterfront for some summer fun. Take a dip in Lake Erie at lifeguarded beaches in Point Gratiot and Wright Park. Hike or bike Point Gratiot's trails and observe dozens of bird species. Admire and explore the Dunkirk Lighthouse, Park and Veterans Museum, and climb to the observation level for a stunning Lake Erie view.

Visit City Pier Park in Dunkirk Harbor to fish from the shore, launch your boat or kayak, shop, dine or enjoy live entertainment during the summer, headlined by the Thursday night Music on the Pier series. The Dunkirk Boardwalk Marketplace has seven shops and restaurants along a 160-foot-long covered boardwalk with indoor and outdoor seating.