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Village of Westfield in Chautauqua County in Western NY

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Discover lakeside charm, historic culture, and year-round outdoor adventure.

Find Your Way Around Chautauqua & Lake Erie, NY

Start planning your next adventure with these tools designed to inspire and organize your visit. From personal assistance at our information centers to suggested trip ideas and articles, or our latest travel guide, we can help you plan a memorable experience for your visit to Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY.

 

How May We Assist You

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau staff are available to help visitors with individual information requests. We operate two information center locations with staff and volunteers available to help provide information and answers to specific questions about our area. 

  • Chautauqua Institution Main Gate Welcome Center, Rte. 394, Chautauqua, NY 14722 (866) 908-4569

    • Open daily 10 am to 5 pm, mid-June through late August

    • Open Thursday-Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, September and October as well as May and early June

    • Open Friday-Sunday 10 am to 4 pm, November through April

    • CCVB’s office is open to answer phone and email questions year-round, Monday-Friday, 9 am-4:30 pm

  • Interstate 86 Chautauqua Lake Rest Area Information Center, I-86 eastbound lane between Bemus Point and Jamestown, NY

    • Information display area and brochure racks are available 24/7, year-round

    • Information window is staffed 9 am-5 pm daily, year-round 

 

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Download Our Trip Planner App

The Trip Planner is an essential app to have on your phone as you travel through the Chautauqua & Lake Erie, NY area.  The personalized planner will provide you with map points and descriptions of activities and amenities available throughout the region. 

Travel Itineraries to Inspire Your Adventure

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Flavors of the Region

Enhance your next meal or charcuterie board with flavors from Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY! Stock up on favorites to take home and bring you back to a "Chautauqua state of mind," or to share with loved ones and friends. Discover artisanal food products like locally made grape products, fruit and maple syrups, cheese, spices, and more. The emphasis on small-batch, fresh, and local is strong in Cha…
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Horseback riding at Double DAB

Outdoor Adventure Seekers

Outdoor Adventure Abounds Start planning your next thrilling experience 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 Pan…
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Summer dining patio at EBC on Chautauqua Lake

Outdoor Dining Options

Enjoying a meal outdoors can elevate a meal to an experience, plus be a memorable part of your vacation. Restaurants across Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY offer outdoor seating seasonally. Sit outdoors at a lakeside restaurant for amazing views of area lakes and the famous Chautauqua Lake sunsets or watch the city of Jamestown come to life at night as your meal unfolds in a more urban setting. Pair…
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Three people picking fresh blueberries

Flavors of the Region

Enhance your next meal or charcuterie board with flavors from Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY! Stock up on favorites to take home and bring you back to a "Chautauqua state of mind," or to share with loved ones and friends. Discover artisanal food products like locally made grape products, fruit and maple syrups, cheese, spices, and more. The emphasis on small-batch, fresh, and local is strong in Cha…
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Horseback riding at Double DAB

Outdoor Adventure Seekers

Outdoor Adventure Abounds Start planning your next thrilling experience 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 Pan…
View Details
Summer dining patio at EBC on Chautauqua Lake

Outdoor Dining Options

Enjoying a meal outdoors can elevate a meal to an experience, plus be a memorable part of your vacation. Restaurants across Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY offer outdoor seating seasonally. Sit outdoors at a lakeside restaurant for amazing views of area lakes and the famous Chautauqua Lake sunsets or watch the city of Jamestown come to life at night as your meal unfolds in a more urban setting. Pair…
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Packages & Offers

Seasonal or themed packages combine overnight lodging with fun activities and amenities. Choose from packages focusing on golf, arts/entertainment, history & culture, comedy, wineries and breweries, or winter recreation. 

Request a Travel Guide

Plan your adventure in Western New York with lake area vacations, an abundance of outdoor recreation experiences, wineries, cultural centers like Chautauqua Institution, museums like the National Comedy Center, and fun-filled events all year long. With four distinct seasons, there are plenty of reasons to visit Chautauqua & Lake Erie NY any time of year.

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Request a FREE Travel Guide

Please complete and submit the form below to receive a Free Chautauqua County Travel Guide. View the Travel Guide online.

Or you can call us at 866-908-4569 to request the travel guide.

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Transportation Services

The Chautauqua & Lake Erie, NY area is easily accessible by Interstates 90 and 86 and within a three-hour drive of the cities of Buffalo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. Air service is available through international airports in the cities of Buffalo (75 miles), Erie (50 miles), and Cleveland (150 miles). 

The Chautauqua Area Region Transportation system (CHQ Transit) provides several local bus routes via 20- seat mini-buses. Additionally, Peek'n Peak and Chautauqua Suites offer shuttle service from their hotels to local attractions for hotel guests.

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