Chautaqua Allegheny
Chautauqua Allegheny in western New York is known for breathtaking beauty, serious performing arts, and its role in American history. A chief attraction of the region, The Chautauqua Institution, embodies each of these attributes. A 750-acre gated village on the shore of Chautauqua Lake, this National Historic Landmark retains all the charm of its 1874 beginnings. Gingerbread houses, quaint shops, brick walks, and colorful gardens recreate a bygone era. Guided tours of the grounds are available.
Each summer season more than 300 classes are offered in everything from financial planning to dancing. center. Garden tours are available, as are gardening demonstrations and other special events.
The regions pastoral beauty compliments the several lakes in the area, and there are a few choices to experience the waterways. The Chautauqua Belle departs from Mayvilles Lakeside Park daily for spectacular sightseeing cruises on northern Chautauqua Lake.
Sightseeing, fall foliage, and brunch are all options for a Chautauqua Lake cruise aboard The Summer Wind. After your journey, check out Jamestown, hometown of Americas Queen of Comedy, Lucille Ball. The Lucy-Desi Museum chronicles her life.
Also worth a visit is the resort like village of Bemus Point. Here you will find superb shopping, dining, and free live performances from a floating stage!
Groups may designate either of the two spectacular resorts here as their homebase. Peek n Peak of Findley Lake and Holiday Valley of Ellicottville offer world-class golf and skiing. The fine amenities, dining, and recreation keep some guests close to the resorts. For the more curious traveler, Ellicottville does not disappoint. First-class eateries and eclectic shops line village streets. Nearby are museums, casino, and several nature and arts attractions. Not to be missed is Griffis Sculpture Park, the site of 225 works of sculpture displayed throughout a tranquil nature reserve of forests, meadows, and ponds. Salamanca is home to the Seneca Allegany Casino, as well as the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum. Here you will find fascinating primitive artifacts, contemporary crafts and the history of the regions native people. Here oil was first discovered in North America. The Pioneer Oil Museum in Bolivar details the time when the oil industry reigned supreme.
From Peek n Peak Resort, it is just a couple miles to picturesque Findley. An authentic water wheel and gazebo are at the center of town and an old-fashioned candle-making factory and dozens of shops dot the lakes shore. A string of nearby wineries, known as The Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail, hosts special events throughout the year, combining tours, tastings and special pairings of wine and food.
Keep heading east and just south of Lake Erie shore is Lily Dale Assembly in Cassadaga. Founded in 1879, this is the largest Spiritualist community in the world. Trees towering over colorful Victorian cottages lend a 19th century atmosphere. Clairvoyance demonstrations and healing ceremonies are held daily.
It is just a short jaunt to Forestville, location of Lana Little House. Fashioned after the English Cotswold cottage, the home was handmade strictly with materials found on the land it occupies. Tours are available of this unusual residence and gardens.
Contact: 800-242-4569, www.chautauqua-allegheny.org
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