Chautauqua Institution - (11 miles) National historic Victorian village that features a 9-week summer season of art, education, religion, and recreation.The 2011 summer season ends August 25; the 2012 season is June 23 through August 26.

The Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena -(12 miles) Skate Chautauqua Figure Skating Competition – August 12. 13. Public Skating daily. 319 W. Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. (716) 484-2624.

Midway Park - (3 miles) 21 rides and attractions for family fun; picnic shelters, arcade and food stands. "Discover The Magic" of the 16th oldest continually operating amusement park in the United States. Route 430, Maple Springs, NY.

Special Events:

• Great Blue Heron Music Festival
• World Series of Cars, Bergman Park – July 25
• Downtown Cruisin – August 19

Nature and Outdoors:

• Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History (13 miles) - museum, nature art, butterfly garden – open daily
• Jamestown Audubon Nature Center (18 miles)
• The Wine Trails - (Starting at 15 miles)

Museums and Art Galleries:

• Lucy-Desi Museum - (12 miles) Jamestown, NY - Lucille Ball’s 100th Birthday Celebration
• Fenton History Center - (12 miles) Jamestown, NY - Spoon River Project Cemetery walks and dramatic performances July 26 through 31.

Shopping:

• Evergreen Outfitters - Ashville, NY
• Crossroads Market - Westfield, NY
• 1/2 hour to Amish workshops, crafts, handmade quilts, rugs, furniture
• Skillmans for excellent apparel & gourmet gifts - Bemus Point, NY
• Bemus Point Downtown and Waterfront - (3.5 miles)
• Red Brick Farm - (13 miles)
• Barb Berry’s Used Book Store - (9 miles)
• Salamanca Mall and Casino – (41 miles)

Enjoy area golfing and wine country tours in the summer season.

Area Restaurants: 

• Bemus Point -  Hare & Hounds, See-Zurh House, Bemus Inn, Guppy's, The Springs, The Country Cow, The Italian Fisherman, Coppola’s Pizza, Surf Club
• Chautauqua - Andriaccio's, Olive’s at Chautauqua Suites
• Mayville - Dick's, Webb's Captain's Table, Watermark, House on the Hill
• Jamestown - LaScala, MacDuff's, Downtown lunch spots, Forte, Roberto’s at the Ironstone, Fenton Grille
• Falconer - Belleview East (all-year)
• Seasonal (summer) - Italian Fisherman, Surf Club, Lenhart Hotel Dining Room, Summer Wind.

For complete listings and descriptions of all area attractions, see the Chautauqua County Visitors' Bureau.