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"One of the major advantages of living in the Buffalo area is the many wonderful places to visit and things to do as a family within only a few hours drive. WNY Family was invited to take part in an “Empire State Road Trip,” which took us to three awesome destinations — Chautauqua Lake, Watkins Glen, and the Thousand Islands." - Empire State Road Trip, WNY Family Magazine

"From the Finger Lakes to the Poconos to Niagara Falls, New York offers a host of outdoor activities, and nowhere has more to offer than the Chautauqua area." - Three Outdoor Destinations for the Entire Family, Spypoint

"Located in the largest grape-growing region east of the Rockies, the 50 miles between Silver Creek, New York, and Harborcreek, Pennsylvania, is home to more than 14,000 acres of vineyards and 23 wineries, and it's [ Lake Erie Wine Country] quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing wine destinations in the U.S." - The Best Foodie Destinations of 2020, TripSavvy

"Nestled an hour south of Buffalo close to Lake Erie, Lily Dale Assembly bills itself as the World’s Largest Center for the Science, Philosophy, and Religion of Spiritualism. The assembly brings in 20,000 to 30,000 guests during its busy season and has no shortage of opportunities for those who venture beyond its gates. There are free events daily, including frequent talks. There’s also the fairy trail, where people leave mementos to loved ones who have passed, and a pet cemetery that dates back decades." - Spiritual Values, (585) Magazine

"...11 ideas for easy day trips outside of Erie County sure to entertain and exhaust your kids, all within a two-hour drive [of Erie, PA]." Featuring Doors Open Jamestown 2020, the National Comedy Center, and Peek'n Peak Resort - 11 Easy Day Trips From Erie Your Kids will Love, Macaroni Kid Erie

"For a Luxury Stay:...But Peek’n Peak is more than a ski destination, it is a resort and spa! It has a beautiful indoor/outdoor pool complex with hot tubs great for soaking sore muscles. Take your relaxation even deeper at the spa with massage therapy, body treatments, facials, and more. Plus, thanks to the lake effect of Lake Erie, the area tends to get a lot of snowfall each winter." - New York's Top Ski Destinations for Every Type of Traveler, I Love New York

"The kids loved exploring around the hotel property, walking along the water, playing mini-golf, sitting by the fire and getting all their energy out on the playground at the park across the street. I’m sure in the summer, they would have enjoyed swimming in their outdoor pool, however, the indoor pool and hot tub were perfect for an evening swim." - Our Family Getaway to the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, SARAHCTRAVELS

"...Chautauqua Institution was founded in 1874 as a retreat from “everyday life” for Methodist Sunday School teachers. Since then, this 9-week-long summer learning/recreational village has grown into a multi-faith lakefront resort, with fine and performing arts, classical and rock concerts, lectures by stellar politicians, scientists, academics, religious figures, and visionaries, movies, golf (two 18-hole courses), sailing, tennis, fitness centers, two beaches, and so much more." - Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua NY: Feed Your Head, Getaway Mavens

"Panama Rocks was established as a privately operated park in 1885, the same year as Niagara Falls State Park. The rock formations themselves date back about 400 to 350 million years ago (Ma), during the Devonian period." - Panama Rocks Scenic Park, Day Trips Around Rochester, NY

"Chautauqua Lake offers year-round nourishment for the mind, body, and soul, even beyond the gates of the Chautauqua Institution. Along its 41 miles of shoreline, you’ll find small villages, each with its own distinctive charm. Listen to moving music in Mayville, fill your belly in Bemus Point, laugh in Jamestown or head south to Celoron, where a new destination hotel is making waves." - Best of Lake Erie: Featuring Chautauqua Lake, Lake Erie Living Magazine

"The Lake Erie shoreline is one of the most beautiful areas of New York and one of the most scenic and historic spots here is Barcelona Lighthouse in Chautauqua County." - Touring Barcelona Lighthouse on the New York Shores of Lake Erie, Uncovering New York

"Interactive museums and galleries, food and drink tours, artistic retreats, hiking trails, or remarkable architecture—it’s easy to find something that piques your interest. All you need to do is get in a car and pick a direction." - 14 Off-The-Beaten-Path Stops on an Upstate New York Road Trip, Fodor's Travel

"These are the best towns to live out the summertime dream by the lake. But when your skin becomes raisin-wrinkled and you’re tired of splashing, they’ve also got you covered with plenty of non-watery things to see and do. And we’re not talking go-karts and mini-golf." - Best Lake Towns in America, Fodor's Travel

"Tucked in among the region's shale escarpment are three harbors home to three distinct communities: Westfield, Dunkirk, and Sunset Bay. Travel by boat or by land to discover an abundance of things to do, places to eat, and experiences to be had in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region." - Vineyards, Beaches, and World Class Fishing: Three Distinct Lake Erie Communities in Chautauqua County, NY, Great Lakes Scuttlebutt Magazine

"To really get into the spirit, guests [at the National Comedy Center] can give cartooning a try, learn the art of comedy writing, deliver some stand-up style jokes or participate in a slapstick faux pie fight." - If You Love Comedy, Plan a Vacation to One of These 4 Cities, Forbes

"Panama Rocks has been drawing visitors for hundreds, if not thousands of years, and there’s evidence of Native Americans using the site prior to the settlement of Europeans in the area. After that, the area is said to have been used by thieves and counterfeiters to hide out in the mid-1800s. In fact, there’s even a treasure story that associated with the site!" - Exploring the Historic and Mysterious Panama Rocks Near Jamestown, New York, Uncovering New York

"Walk from the Lucy-Desi Museum (stop by the charming Crown Street Roasting Company next door if you need a quick jolt of caffeine) to the newly opened National Comedy Center just a few blocks away for an interactive, immersive experience...Comedy’s role in advancing culture thanks to bold comedians willing to criticize, with laughter, certain entrenched institutions is covered well here." - Destination Jamestown, N.Y.: Go for the Comedy, Stay for the Recreation, More Time to Travel

"Spend some time by sparkling Chautauqua Lake where you’ll find one of the nation’s oldest continually operating amusement parks, the Midway State Park, replete with vintage midway rides and games, including a charming carousel, mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, and old-fashioned treats." - The New York (Kid-Friendly) Weekend Getaways You Need This Summer, I Love New York

"What they [the National Comedy Center] created was a wildly immersive, interactive comedy environment designed to make everyone LOL. The twist: This is customized comedy." - What's so funny about Jamestown, N.Y.? This., The Boston Globe

"The area is teeming with plenty of exciting attractions and events to help you have fun, relax and soak up some sun. If you have a week to explore all Chautauqua County has to offer this summer, here are seven things you're sure to enjoy." - Plan You Week-Long Summer Vacation in Chautauqua County, Cleveland.com

"Canadians can enjoy some outdoor fun and recreation across the border in Chautauqua County, New York. With five lakes, waterfront dining, shopping, a thriving local art scene, and world-class cultural attractions, both the young and young at heart will find plenty to enjoy." - Chautauqua County, NY Makes a Great Summer Vacation Destination, TravelAlerts.ca

"The National Comedy Center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, and featuring more than 50 immersive exhibits, it the most interactive attraction I have ever visited." - Howard Blount, Find Fun and Laughter in Upstate New York, Backroad Planet

"If you’re unfamiliar, the 750-acre Chautauqua Institution is home to seasonal cultural, recreational, and educational programs, as well as the magnificent Athenaeum Hotel. Views of the sparkling Chautauqua Lake and the hotel’s monumental Victorian architecture provide plenty of locations for the ceremony, dinner, and banquet." - Unique Wedding Venues in New York State, I LOVE NEW YORK

"This part of the county has always been known for its grapes. And when nature gives you grapes, you know what comes next. Here are five of our favorite places to enjoy a glass of wine — and an afternoon." - Five Great: Wineries in Chautauqua County, Lake Erie Living Magazine

"The Chautauqua Harbor Hotel is a dazzling new $38 million, 135-room hotel with a prime location on the shore of Chautauqua Lake. It opened in September 2018, just after the debut of the National Comedy Center in nearby Jamestown. It is now the largest year-round hotel in Chautauqua County." - Deborah Williams, Close to Home Romantic Getaways, WNY Family Magazine

"Jamestown is home to the National Comedy Center, a nonprofit cultural institution which celebrates comedy's greatest minds and voices, and the Lucy-Desi Museum, which honor's Ball's life and legacy" - Holly Rosen Fink, Visiting Jamestown, New York: A Comedic Weekend Away, OffMetro.com

"Lily Dale Assembly is most active during its 10-week summer season with a full slate of lectures, seminars, meditation and healing services, seances, ghost walks and thought exchanges." - Howard Blount, Encounter the Spirits at Lily Dale, Backroad Planet

"Or catch an event at the newly opened National Comedy Center... in Jamestown" - Laura Begley Bloom, Where to Go Next: 14 Best Places to Travel in the US in 2019, Forbes

"We say the folks who picked the location of the new 37,000-square-foot National Comedy Center pretty much nailed it - the hometown of comedy mogul Lucille Ball." - Frommer's Best Places to Go in 2019, Frommer's

"Who doesn't love Lucy? And a gigantic New Comedy Center? And the Best Après Ski Town of All?" - Max Hartshorne, Western New York: Lovin' the Southern Tier, GoNOMAD

"I spent an entire day exploring more than 50 immersive exhibits [at the National Comedy Center] on an interactive journey through comedic history and genres, from mimes to memes gone viral. Setting the experience apart from any museum I've visited is the cutting-edge personalization technology that made the experience unique to me and my tastes." - Amanda Burrill, Chautauqua: America's Newsest Destination for Comedy Lovers, The Epoch Times

"The Chautauqua Harbor Hotel opened up in fall 2018 as a $38-million luxury property on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in Celoron, New York." - Johnny Jet, Newest Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt Properties Around the Globe, Forbes

"The new $50-million National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, about 90 minutes south of Buffalo, is now one of the best museums in the country." - Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, The National Comedy Center is an Unlikely Attraction That's Putting Western New York Back on the Map, Condé Nast Traveler

"Founded in 1879 as a Spiritualist's summer retreat, the original Lily Dale was a tented community that welcomed all manner of outsiders, including Susan B. Anthony, already a regular at nearby Chautauqua Institution, the more intellectually minded cultural community founded a few years earlier." - Penelope Green, Meet the Mediums of Lily Dale, The New York Times

"...the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region of New York State is home to mountains, lakes and small-town pleasures." - Patricia Doherty, The Best Places to Visit this August, Travel + Leisure

"Panama Rocks attracts about 25,000 guests a year, making it one of Chautauqua County's top rated destinations. New to the park is a sport that ties in nicely to the history surrounding it - ax throwing." - Terry Belke, The Ancient Forest of Panama Rocks, WGRZ News Buffalo

"Peek'n Peak Ski Resort in Clymer, New York is an easy two-hour drive from Cleveland. My daughter fell in love instantly. Our hotel room was spacious, there were multiple dining options, a heated indoor pool, indoor playground, and an indoor/outdoor hot tub all in the same building!" - Jenny Steadman, Skiing and Exploring Chautauqua County, New York, Macaroni Kid Cleveland East, OH