By Margot Russell The timeless tradition of driving the entire way around Chautauqua Lake has been a favorite pastime of area residents for generations. There’s not a whole lot of planning involved: you just pile in the car when the colors of…
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Exploring Chautauqua County, NY by Motorcycle
By Donald D. Dowling Whether your ride is a highway taming luxury tourer, a high styling cruiser, a twisty-blasting sport bike, a go anywhere dual-purpose machine, a majestic Trike or a pert and pretty scooter, you will love discovering Chautauqua County…
Posted in Lakes, Outdoors and Recreation, Press Room, Wine, Culinary and Craft Beverages Tagged with: beer destinations, motorcycle tours
Navigating the Trails and Waterways in Chautauqua County
One if by land, two if by…lake By Mark Stevens It was Henry Wadsworth Longfellow who coined the famous phrase “One, if by land, and two, if by sea” in his poem, Paul Revere’s Ride about the American Revolutionary War.…
Explore the natural history and back roads of Chautauqua County, NY
By Mark Baldwin In western New York, Chautauqua County’s main arteries – the NYS Thruway (I-90) and the Southern Tier Expressway (I-86) will get you quickly to your destination but they’re not engineered for appreciation of place. In fact, sometimes…
Cycling Tours and Destination Races in Chautauqua County, NY
By Kate Hagel Chautauqua County is known for its relaxing getaways amidst natural beauty, and the stimulating, intellectual experience of the Chautauqua Institution, but Chautauqua County is also a great place for people looking for a more active recreational experience.…
Posted in Events and Festivals, Family Activities, Lakes, Outdoors and Recreation, Press Room Tagged with: Audubon, Chautauqua Lake, cycling tours, Destination Races, Family friendly, Marathons, Rowing
Affordable and family friendly things to do in Chautauqua County this summer
Updated – Chautauqua County in western New York has been a summer vacation destination for well over a hundred years. Take a look at some affordable summer activities the whole family can enjoy. Visit the Dunkirk Lighthouse, climb the spiral…
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Must Do Tours to Take this Summer in Chautauqua County, NY
Join the Fenton History Center for guided walks around town and learn about Jamestown’s history. Walking Tours of Jamestown are held each Saturday through September. Each week is one of four tours which are rotated throughout the season and include…
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Things to Do and See Along Lake Erie in Southwestern New York
Gems along Lake Erie Chautauqua County is fortunate to share about 50 miles of Lake Erie shoreline and boasts some of western New York’s most beautiful landscapes. Vineyards cover the coastal plain meeting lake access points at beaches, tributary outlets and harbors.…
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At the Confluence of Chautauqua and Major League Fishing
On Monday, August 27, 2012, twenty-four professional bass anglers took to the waters of Chautauqua Lake in western New York for six days of intense bass fishing during Jack Link’s Major League Fishing 2013 General Tire Summit Cup. Produced by…
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In fishing, simple is as simple does
Monday July 16, 2012 | By:Forrest Fisher, as featured in MetroWNY.com As the days of summer are flowing by, anglers are listening for news of the latest bait, lure, rod, reel or gear or the next best trick to to…
