Affordable local Places to eat
Here are some of our favorite local places to grab something to eat.
A local legend! Try their dogs with everything paired with an awesome shake! Rice Pudding for desert!
Johnny's Lunch
966 Fairmount AveA local legend! Try their dogs with everything paired with an awesome shake! Rice Pudding for desert!
The Perfect Pizza Restaurant
707 Fairmount AveOur fav pizza Joint & Great wings
Get "The General" white pizza (also available in vegetarian) OUR fav White Pizza! This place is really a step into the past. Our family used to buy grain etc from the old grain mill.
11 locals recommend
Ashville General Store
4844 NY-474Get "The General" white pizza (also available in vegetarian) OUR fav White Pizza! This place is really a step into the past. Our family used to buy grain etc from the old grain mill.
A unique place to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch. You won’t leave hungry! Portions are Giant. another local favorite
Phil-N-Cindy's Lunch
1391 E 2nd StA unique place to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch. You won’t leave hungry! Portions are Giant. another local favorite
Restaurants
These are some of our favorite places to eat
This is our families favorite spot to bring friends & family to eat dinner. You can sit in bar area or in fancy dining room. The tuscan bowl is a really great!
12 locals recommend
Landmark Restaurant
516 West 4th StreetThis is our families favorite spot to bring friends & family to eat dinner. You can sit in bar area or in fancy dining room. The tuscan bowl is a really great!
Forte
114 E 3rd StGreat food -limited seating - nice bar area too
Brazil Craft Beer and Wine Lounge
10 E 4th StInteresting place to grab a drink and some eats
Labyrinth Press Company
12 E 4th StOur niece's favorite - vegan choices galore!
A bit of a drive but if your going to Chautauqua Institution or Mayville It worth the stop
25 locals recommend
Andriaccio's Restaurant
4837 W Lake RdA bit of a drive but if your going to Chautauqua Institution or Mayville It worth the stop
You wouldn't think of a grocery store as a place to eat but they have an extensive buffet and a deli to order from
29 locals recommend
Wegmans
945 Fairmount AveYou wouldn't think of a grocery store as a place to eat but they have an extensive buffet and a deli to order from
When traveling through the north end of the County stop at this local favorite!
17 locals recommend
Upper Crust Bake House
27 E Main StWhen traveling through the north end of the County stop at this local favorite!
Group Ther-Happy
103 Chautauqua AveJust a short walk from our AirBNB - Great food & Spirits!
Great French Onion Soup & if your into beef, get the "Captain's Cut" hangs off the plate its so big!
Webbs Resort
125 W Lake RdGreat French Onion Soup & if your into beef, get the "Captain's Cut" hangs off the plate its so big!
Things to do in Area!
Our County is home to so many adventures & places to explore
This is a MUST SEE!!! We highly recommend!
1st state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America.
As the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, the museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices, from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle.
Exclusive collections and world-class exhibits give comedy fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the time-honed creative processes that have elevated entertainment to an art.
More than 50 immersive exhibits take visitors on an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville acts to the latest viral memes. Cutting-edge personalization technology makes the entire experience unique.
78 locals recommend
National Comedy Center
203 W 2nd StThis is a MUST SEE!!! We highly recommend!
1st state-of-the-art museum dedicated to telling the vital story of comedy in America.
As the nation’s official cultural institution dedicated to the art form of comedy, the museum celebrates comedy’s great minds and unique voices, from Charlie Chaplin to Dave Chappelle.
Exclusive collections and world-class exhibits give comedy fans an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the time-honed creative processes that have elevated entertainment to an art.
More than 50 immersive exhibits take visitors on an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville acts to the latest viral memes. Cutting-edge personalization technology makes the entire experience unique.
Aero Soaring Club
6167 Plank Road Mayville, NY 14757 716.753.5125
http://aerosoaring.org
See beautiful Chautauqua Lake & countryside from a silent glider. You & an FAA-certified commercial pilot will be towed behind a power plane and released to soar in a 2-seat dual-controls glider, privately owned airport features a large flea market, a free aviation museum, & a restaurant.. 30 minutes away
6167 Plank Rd
6167 Plank RoadAero Soaring Club
6167 Plank Road Mayville, NY 14757 716.753.5125
http://aerosoaring.org
See beautiful Chautauqua Lake & countryside from a silent glider. You & an FAA-certified commercial pilot will be towed behind a power plane and released to soar in a 2-seat dual-controls glider, privately owned airport features a large flea market, a free aviation museum, & a restaurant.. 30 minutes away
600-acre wildlife sanctuary
5 miles of easy hiking trails
Exhibits, bird collection, Roger Tory Peterson Art Inspirations Exhibit
28 locals recommend
Audubon Community Nature Center
1600 Riverside Rd600-acre wildlife sanctuary
5 miles of easy hiking trails
Exhibits, bird collection, Roger Tory Peterson Art Inspirations Exhibit
#1 rated attraction in the County
Trail is easy to hike (Class 1) guests of all ages enjoy
Explore a ½ mile long ridge of 60’ high rock forming crevices, passageways & caves hidden in an ancient forest!
Opens May 4th
84 locals recommend
Panama Rocks Scenic Park
11 Rock Hill Rd#1 rated attraction in the County
Trail is easy to hike (Class 1) guests of all ages enjoy
Explore a ½ mile long ridge of 60’ high rock forming crevices, passageways & caves hidden in an ancient forest!
Opens May 4th
Prepare to embark on a steamship adventure. Taking you back more than 100 years ago when steam powered a rising country! All regular Steamship Adventures include a narration explaining the amazing story behind how Chautauqua Lake played a huge and amazing role in the development of our country.
28 locals recommend
Chautauqua Belle
78 Water StPrepare to embark on a steamship adventure. Taking you back more than 100 years ago when steam powered a rising country! All regular Steamship Adventures include a narration explaining the amazing story behind how Chautauqua Lake played a huge and amazing role in the development of our country.
An historic Victorian village that features a 9-week summer season of art, education, lectures. top entertainment, religion, and recreation and much more
Entertainment Amphitheater has included such notables as Steve Martin, Randy Travis, The Beach Boys, Loretta Lynn, Amy Grant and Mark Russell.
91 locals recommend
CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
1 NY-394An historic Victorian village that features a 9-week summer season of art, education, lectures. top entertainment, religion, and recreation and much more
Entertainment Amphitheater has included such notables as Steve Martin, Randy Travis, The Beach Boys, Loretta Lynn, Amy Grant and Mark Russell.
The Best Riding Stable in the County, established in 1982.
Enjoy a beautiful horseback ride through miles of trails. Fun for the whole family! They offer trail rides, sunset rides, pony rides, petting farm, lessons, and summer day camps. We can ride rain or shine in our new indoor arena. They have a farm-like environment with many farm animals. Family owned and operated since 1982.
10 locals recommend
Double D.A.B Riding Stable
5811 Welch Hill RdThe Best Riding Stable in the County, established in 1982.
Enjoy a beautiful horseback ride through miles of trails. Fun for the whole family! They offer trail rides, sunset rides, pony rides, petting farm, lessons, and summer day camps. We can ride rain or shine in our new indoor arena. They have a farm-like environment with many farm animals. Family owned and operated since 1982.
Historical site with a working lighthouse. The 61-ft tower still has its original third order Fresnel lens. The light's 27-mile range makes Dunkirk one of the most prominent on Lake Erie with an extensive collection of military & maritime artifacts.
Ghost Tours during the summer!
23 locals recommend
Dunkirk Lighthouse
1 Point Dr NHistorical site with a working lighthouse. The 61-ft tower still has its original third order Fresnel lens. The light's 27-mile range makes Dunkirk one of the most prominent on Lake Erie with an extensive collection of military & maritime artifacts.
Ghost Tours during the summer!
Live action, team based game where players discover clues, solve puzzles and perform tasks in order to accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time
Escape Rooms Jamestown is Open!
100 E 2nd StLive action, team based game where players discover clues, solve puzzles and perform tasks in order to accomplish a specific goal in a limited amount of time
Bareback bronco riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Famous BBQ beef dinner served nightly. For the young kids mutton bustin‘ & calf scrambles: Outstanding Specialty Acts, Hilarious Clowns, Giveaways & Midway Treats & Activities
6 locals recommend
Gerry Rodeo
4351 NY-60Bareback bronco riding, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Famous BBQ beef dinner served nightly. For the young kids mutton bustin‘ & calf scrambles: Outstanding Specialty Acts, Hilarious Clowns, Giveaways & Midway Treats & Activities
Enjoy a glass of wine or grape juice with friends in the Tasting Bar or artisanal cheeses, cured meats, snacks, grape juice, and a weekly selection of wines from Lake Erie Wine Country.
Visitor's center, gift shop, tasting room, and exhibit area designed to tell the story of over 150 years of grape-growing in the Lake Erie Grape Region, home to more than 20 wineries and 30,000 acres of vineyards in the oldest and largest Concord grape growing region in the world.
16 locals recommend
Lake Erie Grape Discovery Center
8305 US-20Enjoy a glass of wine or grape juice with friends in the Tasting Bar or artisanal cheeses, cured meats, snacks, grape juice, and a weekly selection of wines from Lake Erie Wine Country.
Visitor's center, gift shop, tasting room, and exhibit area designed to tell the story of over 150 years of grape-growing in the Lake Erie Grape Region, home to more than 20 wineries and 30,000 acres of vineyards in the oldest and largest Concord grape growing region in the world.
WNY's premier
Ski, Golf & Adventure Park Tubing Park, Mountain Coaster, Double Black Diamond Golf Course, & the Sky High Adventure Park!
159 locals recommend
Holiday Valley Ski Resort
6557 Holiday Valley RdWNY's premier
Ski, Golf & Adventure Park Tubing Park, Mountain Coaster, Double Black Diamond Golf Course, & the Sky High Adventure Park!
Lana's
The Little House
P.O. Box 267 Forestville, NY 14062
A beautiful storybook English Cottage...complete with English Gardens. For tours, retreats, photo backdrop and Afternoon Tea. A personalized experience not commercialized.
The physical address is kept a secret on purpose so your visit will be private and not commercialized!
Lana's The Little House- Storybook English Cottage features:
Tours, Tea & Gardens
Open Daily All Year.Private by Reservation Only
Forestville
Lana's
The Little House
P.O. Box 267 Forestville, NY 14062
A beautiful storybook English Cottage...complete with English Gardens. For tours, retreats, photo backdrop and Afternoon Tea. A personalized experience not commercialized.
The physical address is kept a secret on purpose so your visit will be private and not commercialized!
Lana's The Little House- Storybook English Cottage features:
Tours, Tea & Gardens
Open Daily All Year.Private by Reservation Only
World’s Largest Center for the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism, now celebrating it’s 140 year. Each day of the season offers a series of events and experiences to bring information, enlightenment, hope and peace to those who open their hearts to receive.
There are daily lectures on the wonders of mediumistic phenomena and the basic truths of God and Man, which Spiritualists adopt as their standard for living.
Demonstrations of clairvoyance are given at services held every day for the visitors by mediums devoted to their service.
The Healing Temple is available for meditation on the renewing and uplifting of spiritual and physical energies. Spiritual healers are present to work with those who desire individual healing energies.
Classes on a broad range of subjects related to the development of Man’s potential as a spiritual being are offered throughout the season. Thought Exchange evenings are designed to give free exchange of information as well as to answer the many questions of the seeker.
12 locals recommend
Lily Dale Assembly
World’s Largest Center for the Science, Philosophy and Religion of Spiritualism, now celebrating it’s 140 year. Each day of the season offers a series of events and experiences to bring information, enlightenment, hope and peace to those who open their hearts to receive.
There are daily lectures on the wonders of mediumistic phenomena and the basic truths of God and Man, which Spiritualists adopt as their standard for living.
Demonstrations of clairvoyance are given at services held every day for the visitors by mediums devoted to their service.
The Healing Temple is available for meditation on the renewing and uplifting of spiritual and physical energies. Spiritual healers are present to work with those who desire individual healing energies.
Classes on a broad range of subjects related to the development of Man’s potential as a spiritual being are offered throughout the season. Thought Exchange evenings are designed to give free exchange of information as well as to answer the many questions of the seeker.
Lucille Ball Memorial Park Statues
Sculpted by Dave Poulin in 2009, what is now known as the "Ugly" or "Scary" Lucy statue shows Lucille Ball during her famous tipsy TV pitch for Vitameatavegamin health tonic. A new Lovely Lucy statue sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer arrived in August 2016, but the town decided to keep Scary Lucy as well.
17 locals recommend
Lucille Ball Memorial Park
21 Boulevard AveLucille Ball Memorial Park Statues
Sculpted by Dave Poulin in 2009, what is now known as the "Ugly" or "Scary" Lucy statue shows Lucille Ball during her famous tipsy TV pitch for Vitameatavegamin health tonic. A new Lovely Lucy statue sculpted by Carolyn D. Palmer arrived in August 2016, but the town decided to keep Scary Lucy as well.
Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY honors “The First Couple of Comedy” w/ the Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum.
Museum is open seven days a week, & features replica sets, Lucille Ball’s Emmy awards, costumes, rare memorabilia, and much more.
Lucy's birthday is Celebrated every August!
68 locals recommend
Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
2 W 3rd StLucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, NY honors “The First Couple of Comedy” w/ the Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Museum.
Museum is open seven days a week, & features replica sets, Lucille Ball’s Emmy awards, costumes, rare memorabilia, and much more.
Lucy's birthday is Celebrated every August!
Observational Astronomy with the emphasis on family participation, public education, & the enjoyment of the starry skies. Public Stargazing nights throughout the year. Stargazing, lectures, tours
Martz Observatory
176 Robbin Hill RdObservational Astronomy with the emphasis on family participation, public education, & the enjoyment of the starry skies. Public Stargazing nights throughout the year. Stargazing, lectures, tours
One of America's oldest continually operating Amusement parks shelters the spinning and twirling cars of a Tilt-A-Whirl and a dragon-themed roller coaster. . A three-sided, 24-foot climbing wall challenges participants to spite gravity’s tyrannical reign before ringing the buzzer at its peak.
Elsewhere, youngsters captain a kiddie boat or steer retro-modeled cars past a miniature roadway's street signs. Between rides, visitors can munch on cotton candy while peering out toward the shores of Chautauqua Lake from one of several picnic areas.
33 locals recommend
Midway State Park
4859 NY-430One of America's oldest continually operating Amusement parks shelters the spinning and twirling cars of a Tilt-A-Whirl and a dragon-themed roller coaster. . A three-sided, 24-foot climbing wall challenges participants to spite gravity’s tyrannical reign before ringing the buzzer at its peak.
Elsewhere, youngsters captain a kiddie boat or steer retro-modeled cars past a miniature roadway's street signs. Between rides, visitors can munch on cotton candy while peering out toward the shores of Chautauqua Lake from one of several picnic areas.
World-class, premier dual ice arenas
Home of Skate Chautauqua
Semi-Pro Hockey
Public Skating
Ice Bumper Cars
9 locals recommend
Northwest Arena
319 W 3rd StWorld-class, premier dual ice arenas
Home of Skate Chautauqua
Semi-Pro Hockey
Public Skating
Ice Bumper Cars
Escape to beautiful, serene surroundings, recreational activities & restaurants that you would expect to find at any premier resort in the country
Play at the Peak! 27 perfectly groomed slopes & trails serviced by eight chairlifts.
2 Championship Golf Courses , Luxury Spa, Deluxe Condominiums, Townhouses and hotel rooms
Pools & Hot Tub, Sauna & Tanning, Fitness Center, Tennis, Miniature Golf, Play Zone, Arcade.
NEW - Peak Mountain Adventure Park!!!
78 locals recommend
Peek'n Peak Resort
1405 Old RdEscape to beautiful, serene surroundings, recreational activities & restaurants that you would expect to find at any premier resort in the country
Play at the Peak! 27 perfectly groomed slopes & trails serviced by eight chairlifts.
2 Championship Golf Courses , Luxury Spa, Deluxe Condominiums, Townhouses and hotel rooms
Pools & Hot Tub, Sauna & Tanning, Fitness Center, Tennis, Miniature Golf, Play Zone, Arcade.
NEW - Peak Mountain Adventure Park!!!
Explore, Experience and Celebrate the Seneca Nation. One of the original 5 Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, the Seneca Nation is a proud people with a rich history.
Seneca Nation of Indians
12837 NY-438Explore, Experience and Celebrate the Seneca Nation. One of the original 5 Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, the Seneca Nation is a proud people with a rich history.
Chautauqua County is one of the most scenic backdrops for ballooning anywhere. The variety of foliage and wildlife are spectacular…marvel at the beauty our region has to offer, Chautauqua Lake, surrounded by rolling hills, dotted with quaint farms, offer a panorama that is second to none
Sky Sail Balloons Inc
2805 Carpenter-Pringle RdChautauqua County is one of the most scenic backdrops for ballooning anywhere. The variety of foliage and wildlife are spectacular…marvel at the beauty our region has to offer, Chautauqua Lake, surrounded by rolling hills, dotted with quaint farms, offer a panorama that is second to none
Indoor paintball course, using compressed air only. Course is made up mainly of inflatables, with an army tank being smack dab in the middle. Nerf course too!
SPLAT Paintball
231 Hopkins AveIndoor paintball course, using compressed air only. Course is made up mainly of inflatables, with an army tank being smack dab in the middle. Nerf course too!
A visit to the brewery pub, The Empty Pint, could very well have you drinking beers that were kegged earlier that day. A typical evening will offer a selection of 14 draught beers, often with a few "guest" taps, as well as bottled beers and wine. A limited menu includes grilled cheese, meatloaf, & pulled pork sandwiches, snacks and pork tacos.
69 locals recommend
Southern Tier Brewing Company
2072 Stoneman CirA visit to the brewery pub, The Empty Pint, could very well have you drinking beers that were kegged earlier that day. A typical evening will offer a selection of 14 draught beers, often with a few "guest" taps, as well as bottled beers and wine. A limited menu includes grilled cheese, meatloaf, & pulled pork sandwiches, snacks and pork tacos.
On the shores of Lake Erie, this beachside resort getaway is the home of two waterfront attractions - The Sunset Bay Beach Club and Cabana Sam's Beach Bar & Grill.
21 locals recommend
Sunset Bay Beach Club
1028 S Shore DrOn the shores of Lake Erie, this beachside resort getaway is the home of two waterfront attractions - The Sunset Bay Beach Club and Cabana Sam's Beach Bar & Grill.
Marmaduke Statute
For 61 years artist Brad Anderson shared stories of a Great Dane, 20,000 comic strips in all of Marmaduke. At its peak, Marmaduke appeared in more than 600 newspapers in 20 countries.
Brocton
Marmaduke Statute
For 61 years artist Brad Anderson shared stories of a Great Dane, 20,000 comic strips in all of Marmaduke. At its peak, Marmaduke appeared in more than 600 newspapers in 20 countries.
A Must See!
Niagara Falls is a city on the Niagara River, in New York State. It’s known for the vast Niagara Falls, which straddle the Canadian border. In Niagara Falls State Park, the Observation Tower, at Prospect Point, juts out over Niagara Gorge for a view of all 3 waterfalls. Trails from the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center lead to other viewpoints. The Aquarium of Niagara is home to Humboldt penguins, seals and sea lions.
1598 locals recommend
Niagara Falls
A Must See!
Niagara Falls is a city on the Niagara River, in New York State. It’s known for the vast Niagara Falls, which straddle the Canadian border. In Niagara Falls State Park, the Observation Tower, at Prospect Point, juts out over Niagara Gorge for a view of all 3 waterfalls. Trails from the Niagara Gorge Discovery Center lead to other viewpoints. The Aquarium of Niagara is home to Humboldt penguins, seals and sea lions.
U-Pick Fruit & Vegetables - Recommend checking on farms hours and crop availability before heading out
Abers Acres - follow organic methods, U Pick red and black raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, peas and fava beans, beans, flowers, pumpkins, blueberries
884 Route 394, Kennedy NY, 14747. Open: Strawberries start in late June. All of our home grown crops are grown chemical free using organic practices.
Blueberry Hill Farm and Greenhouse - U-pick blueberries,
10016 Allegany Road, South Dayton, NY 14138. Open: mid-July to late August. Also plants and flowers earlier from greenhouses.
Chadakoin Farms - apples, grapes, prepicked produce
10459 Prospect Road, Forestville, NY 14062.
Directions: Follow Route 39 into the Village of Forestville. Turn right onto Prospect Road. 1/2 mile outside the Village of Forestville. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: September through mid-November. Payment: Cash, Check. Sweet apple cider, fall vegetables.
Charles Carris Fruit Farm - blueberries, peaches
10671 Carris Road, Ripley, NY 14775. Open: July 15 to September 1, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Creekside - black raspberries, restrooms
1192 Clymer Hill Road, Clymer, NY. Open: Monday to Saturday, but the store is closed on Thursday's during summer months. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..
A visitor writes on July 17, 2014: "Pick-your-own Bristol black raspberries usually 3 weeks each July; weed free, trellised bushes for easy picking; fruit is medium to large and firm, with excellent flavor. $2.50/pint. Beautiful location, very clean and well maintained, friendly owners. Discount/salvage grocery is also operated on the farm; was closed the day I was there, but a lot of people were stopping! Amish owned and operated."
Erdle Farm - blueberries
12229 Hanford Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136. Phone: Directions: From Buffalo take I-90 to Exit 58, or head west on Routes 5 & 20 approx. 3 miles to intersection after Sunset Bay, take a left and proceed 1 mile, Erdle Farm is on the right. From Erie (Fredonia, Dunkirk): Take either Route 5 or 20 and head east towards Silver Creek, drive through Silver Creek where Routes 5 and 20 join. Proceed 3/4 of a mile and turn left away from the entrance to Hanford Bay/J&N Car Wash. Travel 1 mile away from the Lake and Erdle Farm in on your right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Everyday, 8am-8pm usually the week after July 4th through Labor Day Payment: Cash, only. We also sell honey made from the hives next to the blueberries!
Farmer John's - sweet and sour cherries
350 E. Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063. . U-pick and ready sweet and sour cherries. Vegetables including corn, squash, zucchini, peppers, beans, cucumbers, potatoes. July 4th to Labor Day.
Harvest Happenings - grapes, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location
2929 Route 39, Forestville, NY 14062. . Email: Directions: Exactly one mile off route 20 on the right. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 10, 2016)
Lembke Farm - Certified Organic, grapes,
3107 Route 39, Forestville, NY 14062. Call for an appointment or for hours. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: On Route 39 Just a few miles off Interstate 90. Please go to our web page for a map and specific location directions. Click here for a map and directions. Concord Grapes from mid-September until all picked or frost. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. The Lembke Farm is a certified organic producer of premium concord grapes. Limited supplies of our organic pears and our organic Charentais melons may be available.
Meadows Farm - apples, U-pick apples and already picked,
10459 Prospect Road, Forestville, NY 14062. . Also apple cider, and picked pumpkins, squash, broccoli, cauliflower. September-November, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Olde Chautauqua Farms - U-pick asparagus and cherries.
6645 W. Main Road, Portland, NY 14769.. Open: May through July.
Sheridan Hill Farm - U Pick Apples
PO Box 494, Forestville NY, 14062.
Someday Maybe Farms - Strawberries
10966 Dennison Road, Forestville, NY 14962. Open: see their website. Both PYO and pre-picked.
Comments from a visitor on November 28, 2009: "Terrific! Very friendly! Organic farming, grass-fed beef, chicken and eggs"
The Blueberry Patch - follow organic methods, blueberries, broad beans, cucumbers, peas, other vegetables, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals.
2918 Carpenter Pringle Road, Ashville, NY 14710. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday 8:00 Am to 8:00 Pm; (may be closed at 6:00 Pm on Thursdays). Harvest usually starts the second week in July and runs thru August. Payment: Cash, Check.
Walker's Fruit Farm and Wine Juice - cherries - pyo and prepicked
2860 NY Route 39, Forestville, NY, 14062. Phone: . Payment: cash, only. According to a visitor (May 18, 2008): "They do have a picnic area with a pond, and restrooms. Picking dates are from late June to early July, with a season of 2 to 3 weeks depending on the weather.. They have a farm stand to buy already picked sweet and sour cherries, plus grapes. You can also go out and pick cherries in their orchard, in which they have many varieties like dwarf trees for easy access. Available are buckets, ladders, pole buckets, a free de-pitting station, and picnic area with a pond to relax with restrooms."
Yerico Farms: The Taste of Summer - blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries, restrooms, picnic area
3186 E. Main Rd, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Open: June - October: Monday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm; (subject to change). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Chautauqua County
U-Pick Fruit & Vegetables - Recommend checking on farms hours and crop availability before heading out
Abers Acres - follow organic methods, U Pick red and black raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, peas and fava beans, beans, flowers, pumpkins, blueberries
884 Route 394, Kennedy NY, 14747. Open: Strawberries start in late June. All of our home grown crops are grown chemical free using organic practices.
Blueberry Hill Farm and Greenhouse - U-pick blueberries,
10016 Allegany Road, South Dayton, NY 14138. Open: mid-July to late August. Also plants and flowers earlier from greenhouses.
Chadakoin Farms - apples, grapes, prepicked produce
10459 Prospect Road, Forestville, NY 14062.
Directions: Follow Route 39 into the Village of Forestville. Turn right onto Prospect Road. 1/2 mile outside the Village of Forestville. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: September through mid-November. Payment: Cash, Check. Sweet apple cider, fall vegetables.
Charles Carris Fruit Farm - blueberries, peaches
10671 Carris Road, Ripley, NY 14775. Open: July 15 to September 1, from 8 am to 5 pm.
Creekside - black raspberries, restrooms
1192 Clymer Hill Road, Clymer, NY. Open: Monday to Saturday, but the store is closed on Thursday's during summer months. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only..
A visitor writes on July 17, 2014: "Pick-your-own Bristol black raspberries usually 3 weeks each July; weed free, trellised bushes for easy picking; fruit is medium to large and firm, with excellent flavor. $2.50/pint. Beautiful location, very clean and well maintained, friendly owners. Discount/salvage grocery is also operated on the farm; was closed the day I was there, but a lot of people were stopping! Amish owned and operated."
Erdle Farm - blueberries
12229 Hanford Road, Silver Creek, NY 14136. Phone: Directions: From Buffalo take I-90 to Exit 58, or head west on Routes 5 & 20 approx. 3 miles to intersection after Sunset Bay, take a left and proceed 1 mile, Erdle Farm is on the right. From Erie (Fredonia, Dunkirk): Take either Route 5 or 20 and head east towards Silver Creek, drive through Silver Creek where Routes 5 and 20 join. Proceed 3/4 of a mile and turn left away from the entrance to Hanford Bay/J&N Car Wash. Travel 1 mile away from the Lake and Erdle Farm in on your right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Everyday, 8am-8pm usually the week after July 4th through Labor Day Payment: Cash, only. We also sell honey made from the hives next to the blueberries!
Farmer John's - sweet and sour cherries
350 E. Main Street, Fredonia, NY 14063. . U-pick and ready sweet and sour cherries. Vegetables including corn, squash, zucchini, peppers, beans, cucumbers, potatoes. July 4th to Labor Day.
Harvest Happenings - grapes, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location
2929 Route 39, Forestville, NY 14062. . Email: Directions: Exactly one mile off route 20 on the right. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 10, 2016)
Lembke Farm - Certified Organic, grapes,
3107 Route 39, Forestville, NY 14062. Call for an appointment or for hours. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: On Route 39 Just a few miles off Interstate 90. Please go to our web page for a map and specific location directions. Click here for a map and directions. Concord Grapes from mid-September until all picked or frost. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. The Lembke Farm is a certified organic producer of premium concord grapes. Limited supplies of our organic pears and our organic Charentais melons may be available.
Meadows Farm - apples, U-pick apples and already picked,
10459 Prospect Road, Forestville, NY 14062. . Also apple cider, and picked pumpkins, squash, broccoli, cauliflower. September-November, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Olde Chautauqua Farms - U-pick asparagus and cherries.
6645 W. Main Road, Portland, NY 14769.. Open: May through July.
Sheridan Hill Farm - U Pick Apples
PO Box 494, Forestville NY, 14062.
Someday Maybe Farms - Strawberries
10966 Dennison Road, Forestville, NY 14962. Open: see their website. Both PYO and pre-picked.
Comments from a visitor on November 28, 2009: "Terrific! Very friendly! Organic farming, grass-fed beef, chicken and eggs"
The Blueberry Patch - follow organic methods, blueberries, broad beans, cucumbers, peas, other vegetables, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals.
2918 Carpenter Pringle Road, Ashville, NY 14710. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday 8:00 Am to 8:00 Pm; (may be closed at 6:00 Pm on Thursdays). Harvest usually starts the second week in July and runs thru August. Payment: Cash, Check.
Walker's Fruit Farm and Wine Juice - cherries - pyo and prepicked
2860 NY Route 39, Forestville, NY, 14062. Phone: . Payment: cash, only. According to a visitor (May 18, 2008): "They do have a picnic area with a pond, and restrooms. Picking dates are from late June to early July, with a season of 2 to 3 weeks depending on the weather.. They have a farm stand to buy already picked sweet and sour cherries, plus grapes. You can also go out and pick cherries in their orchard, in which they have many varieties like dwarf trees for easy access. Available are buckets, ladders, pole buckets, a free de-pitting station, and picnic area with a pond to relax with restrooms."
Yerico Farms: The Taste of Summer - blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries, restrooms, picnic area
3186 E. Main Rd, Dunkirk, NY 14048. Open: June - October: Monday to Sunday: 10am to 7pm; (subject to change). Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre
99 locals recommend
Shea's Buffalo Theatre
646 Main StShea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre
Places to get groceries
Here are some the spots to get some groceries etc.
This is our absolutely favorite spot to shop - they also serve food! Rated as one of the Countries best employers. A great shopping experience.
29 locals recommend
Wegmans
945 Fairmount AveThis is our absolutely favorite spot to shop - they also serve food! Rated as one of the Countries best employers. A great shopping experience.
People swear by this store saving $$$ Just let ya know they charge for bags and you must put a deposit to use carts.
ALDI
930 Fairmount AvePeople swear by this store saving $$$ Just let ya know they charge for bags and you must put a deposit to use carts.
What can we say - its a Wal-mart ... they have everything all day & night.
11 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
350 E Fairmount AveWhat can we say - its a Wal-mart ... they have everything all day & night.
This is a great place to get inexpensive produce - also have a great deli & sub shop!
Brigiotta's Farmland Produce & Garden Center, Inc.
414 Fairmount AveThis is a great place to get inexpensive produce - also have a great deli & sub shop!
A bit further from our AirBNB but they are a large grocery chain
8 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
2000 Washington StA bit further from our AirBNB but they are a large grocery chain
Shopping
Here are places to get rid of your money
Chautauqua Mall
318 E Fairmount AveSeveral stores with anchors like JCPenney etc
T.J. Maxx
279 E Fairmount AveLots of clothing an gadgets for the home
Walmart Supercenter
350 E Fairmount AveIts a Walmart they have everything !
Chain Restaurants
No matter where travel - you can expect similar results :)
Landmark Restaurant
516 West 4th StreetTim Hortons
277 E Fairmount AveWendy's
327 E Fairmount AveBurger King
937 Fairmount AveMcDonald's
957 Fairmont AveArby's
100 Mall BlvdRed Lobster
295 E Fairmount AveStarbucks
944 Fairmount AvePanera Bread
80 Mall Blvd