Outdoor Adventure Seekers

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Nestled between the foothills of the Alleghenies and Lake Erie, Chautauqua County is a destination of unrivaled natural beauty. Outdoor adventure seekers will find five amazing lakes plus numerous waterways perfect for boating and fishing, miles of hiking and biking trails in old-growth forests and geologic formations like Panama Rocks Scenic Park.

Try something new and thrilling, like ziplining down a mountain slope, or navigating obstacles high among the treetops at Peek’n Peak Resort’s Mountain Adventures. When the snow flies, Peek’n Peak Resort transforms into a winter wonderland of ski slopes, terrain parks, cosmic snow tubing and cross country trails. Their Terrain Based Learning approach to ski and snowboard instruction is perfect for kids and adults looking to start a new winter sport.

Compete in a triathlon, or a enjoy a fun group ride along Chautauqua Lake.

Appreciate the allure of the water from a whole new perspective, even if you’ve been vacationing in the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region for years. Sign up for a moonlight or Chadakoin River paddle excursion, learn to sail, take a historic tour of Chautauqua Lake, and so much more.