Today, the City of Jamestown is an economically sound and vibrant community serving as the industrial, commercial, financial and recreational hub of Southwestern New York. As the center of a metropolitan area of more than 70,000 residents and a market area of nearly 175,000 people, Jamestown supports a broad diversity of industry, modern commercial establishments and financial institutions, and provides a myriad of cultural and recreation opportunities for its residents. Jamestown’s “balanced community living” reflects the commitment of both public and private sector forces to provide the highest quality of life possible.
Home of the National Comedy Center, Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz Museum, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Fenton History Center, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Northwest Arena, and numerous other attractions, festivals, shops, restaurants and outdoor recreation activities along the Jamestown Riverwalk and in several city parks.