Lake Erie coastline forms the northern boundary
Summers in Chautauqua County is delightful, with an average temperature of 77 degrees. In summer 
months, the rural county a hub of activity. Visitors come from around the world to enjoy the beauty, wonderful climate and all the summer activities that Chautauqua has to offer.
Chautauqua's winter snowfall creates a beautiful natural environment that attracts a large number of winter sports enthusiasts to its three major ski resorts and miles of trails for snowmobiles and cross country.
Things to see and do in Chautauqua County:
Chautauqua County is home to world famous Chautauqua Institution and several other major resort and vacation destinations.
There is a wide range of activities in each season, including golf, sailing, fishing, hunting, hiking, alpine skiing, cross country skiing, biking, snowmobiling, Amish country tour, antiques, concerts, arts and crafts shows, fairs and festivals and wine tastings to name a few!
Chautauqua Lake is 17.3 miles long and boasts some of the best fishing spots in North America. Record-size bass, muscular chest, walleye, perch, crappie and many other game fish are caught on a daily basis.
A Wonderful place to live:
Through the years, people from all over the world visited the Chautauqua region to marvel at its natural beauty and enjoy the unique combination of history, culture and leisure. As more and more people moving out from the densely populated urban areas, many choose Chautauqua as their year round home because of the beauty, tranquility and serenity found in this rural setting. The Chautauqua region offers some of the most affordable housing in the country, as well as good schools and universities, museums, churches and a healthy lifestyle supported by a mixed economy based on tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, education and international trade.
Chautauqua Institution:
Chautauqua Institution, located on the western shore of Chautauqua Lake, has played an important role in the history of U.S. religious and cultural development. The very word Chautauqua is synonymous with a center of learning, art, education, religion and recreation.
Every summer, Chautauqua Institution offers a nine-week calendar filled with lectures, symphony concerts, chamber music, ballets, operas and a wide range of modern entertaining artists - from country western to popular comedians. For the more active, boating, fishing, water skiing, golf, tennis, lawn bowling and other activities are available.
Many of the visitors who return to Chautauqua year after year describe it as an experience rather than a vacation - a place of renewal. The Chautauqua Institution was founded on a belief that everyone "has the right to get everything he can - to know everything he knows." Experience in many forms. A dramatic lake setting and the beauty of its National Historic Landmark architecture (designated in 1989) makes Chautauqua Institution a thriving community where visitors come to find intellectual and spiritual growth and renewal.
On Sunday admission is free, and many people come to Chautauqua for worship. Car access is extremely limited during the season by allowing visitors to freely stroll the grounds and admire the Victorian architecture and beautiful flower gardens. In the heart of the institution, discovers guests Colonnade building with its antiques and curious, the refectory, serves sandwiches and ice cream, bookstore, with a collection of books, art, and Chautauqua souvenirs, plus a plethora of galleries, restaurants and gift shops. The Athenaeum Hotel, opened in 1881, is a great place for Sunday brunch, with an outdoor terrace and stunning views over the lake from the veranda.
There is usually a mid-afternoon concert beside the fountain in front of Bookstore, or in the historic open-air theater. At the Miller Bell Tower, a short walk down to the public beach has changing rooms for those who want to take a swim in the lake.
Investing in Chautauqua Region:
For years, Chautauqua Lake was a favorite summer vacation spot for those privileged enough to own a home in the institution, or a property on the lake.
Today, cottages are condominiums and townhouses time-shares, which developed the entire Chautauqua region for people who want rental income or want a second home, there is also an investment.
Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate manages time-shares, rental cabins, condominiums and villas around Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie, at Bear Lake, Cassadaga Lake and Findley Lake also. If you are interested in looking for a place to holiday, we can help you. We also provide certified assessments of residential and commercial properties and construction sites should you be interested in making an investment.
Bemus Point:
Bemus Point is a scenic lake village situated on the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake, midway between Mayville and Jamestown. Founded in 1806, Bemus, as the locals call it, has some of the finest, most stately homes on Chautauqua Lake, as well as a lively center filled with waterfront restaurants, shops and inns. Just a short 15 minute drive from Jamestown and Lakewood where the big shopping malls are located, Bemus offers its residents in the quaintness of the village, living with the convenience of suburban amenities.
Mayville:
At the northern tip of Chautauqua Lake, the historic village of Mayville is the seat of Chautauqua County Government and the gateway to the Chautauqua Institution. Here you will find charming lakeside cottages, waterfront restaurants, gift shops, antique shops, roadside vegetable and flower stands and a beautiful park by the lake. In winter months, offering Mayville snowmobiles and cross country skiing and the annual Ice Castle Banquet. Just two miles south of Mayville, on the east side of Chautauqua Lake, you'll find Dart Airfield. Here you can take flights and glider rides, or joining the bargain hunters at outdoor flea market held every weekend throughout the summer.
Westfield:
Six miles north of Mayville, a mil south of Lake Erie's Barcelona Habor, the village of Westfield. Originally named "Crossroads", the village was founded in 1702 at the intersection of an old French and Indian fur trade route, Portage Trail, and the major road between Erie and Buffalo, now U.S. Route 20th This picturesque village of 3,500 inhabitants is known for its elegant old houses, beautiful churches, majestic trees and beautiful antique shops. Every Saturday from May to December, Cross Roads Country Craft Market welcomes visitors to its 40-dealer "mall" that offers the region's finest in arts, crafts, collectibles and specialty food products.
For history buffs, the McClurg Mansion in Moore Park is a must see. A private residence circa 1815, McClurg was donated to the village and is now a museum, which also serves as headquarters for the Chautauqua County Historical Society. It houses a large collection of furniture, art, and local memorabilia including military artifacts, farm and craft tools, toys, and Native American artifacts.
Fredonia:
Just minutes from Interstate 90, Exit 59, you will find the village of Fredonia, and the western-most campus of State University of New York: SUNY at Fredonia. The university has national recognition for its music, theater, dance and communications programs, including its groundbreaking curricula in Visual Arts and New Media. It was recently rated as the best value public university in the north, third best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report "America's Best Colleges."
With the university as a cultural hub, villagers enjoy a rich life filled with music, theater and athletic events. Downtown, on Main Street, you'll find interesting shops and restaurants and renovated 1891 Opera House, which still serves as an entertainment hall and theater. Festivals Fredonia performs theme weekend events during the year, including the Victorian Dazzle, Red, White & Blues, Harvest Moon and Miracle on Main Street festivities.
Outdoor activities in Chautauqua:
With an abundance of lakes and rivers, hilly hectares of fields and forests, miles of scenic trails for hiking, snowmobiling or cross country skiing, plus downhill skiing, horseback riding, biking, boating, tennis - and some of the finest, and modest prices, golf courses in nation-this is truly a sports paradise. Long Point State Park near Bemus Point, and Lake Erie State Park near Dunkirk offer picnic areas, trails, beaches and campsites for caravans and motor homes. Many other RV parks and campsites are scattered along the Chautauqua and Lake Erie shoreline.
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