Chautauqua Visitor's Guide
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  • 1Live. And Learn
    Engage in art, recreation, worship and learning at Chautauqua Institution
  • 2Sip, Swirl and Savor
    Taste the wines and flavors of the Lake Erie Grape Region, America's Grape Country
  • 3Gather with Friends
    Getaway and spend some time near the lake
  • 4Play!
    18 courses including the Chautauqua Golf Club and Peek'n Peak Resort
  • 5Set Sail on a Lake
    Take a class    , rent a boat, or join a regatta
  • 6Celebrate
    Music, festivals, and great food go hand in hand with summer vacation
  • 7Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy
    Learn and laugh with Lucy's hometown and annual Comedy Festival
  • 8Play on the Water
    Five lakes and unlimited water fun with kayaking, sailing, fishing, swimming, and boating
  • 8Play on the Water
    Five lakes and unlimited water fun with kayaking, sailing, fishing, swimming, and boating

Chautauqua County, the World's Vacation Learning Center

Come out, play, and engage your mind, body and spirt in western New York. Chautauqua County's five lakes, numerous rivers and streams, rolling hills and hiking trails, vineyards and wine trail are waiting to welcome you. The region is home to Chautauqua Institution, Lily Dale Assembly, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy, Peek'n Peak Resort, and Lake Erie Wine Country along with a variety of museums, Victorian and lakeside villages, and venues for learning. See our suggestions for Things to Do and See Along Lake Erie.

Visitor Information

Request a Visitors Guide and start planning your summer learning vacation to Chautauqua. See the 2013 summer schedules for Chautauqua Institution and the Lily Dale Assembly.

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