Where to Play in Western New York
Enjoy the unrivaled natural beauty year-round
Discover things to do in Chautauqua County in Western NY. With five amazing lakes and several waterways including Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie, the region is a popular boating vacation destination. Rent a power or pontoon boat, join a sunset group kayak tour, charter a Lake Erie fishing boat, or hire a Chautauqua Lake muskellunge expert for better luck landing that trophy catch.
Discover magnificent views in Chautauqua County NY, Instagram-worthy vistas, and undisturbed landscapes while hiking, biking, or horseback riding a network of multi-use trails and parks. Each winter lake effect snowfall makes for excellent downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling conditions.
