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Once known as "The Furniture Capital of the World," industry has long since deserted Jamestown, a sleepy town on the tip of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, a popular fishing and sailing destination. The town is the home of the Lucy-Desi Museum and Desilu Playhouse, both built in honor of the town's most famous daughter. Jamestown also contains The Audubon Center, which features a 600 acre nature sanctuary with five miles of observation and hiking paths and is the home of Liberty, a local bald eagle.
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1. Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 412 reviews
Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, NY honors the legacy of "The First Couple of Comedy" with the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum. The museum attraction is open seven days a week, and features replica sets, Lucille Ball's Emmy awards, costumes, rare memorabilia, and much more.
Reviewed By BrenLucy - Warren, Pennsylvania
Loved my visit Great day to take a walk down my childhood memories of I love Lucy. Parking for Free at least 2 hours.
2. Lake View Cemetery
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Elizabeth T - Westfield, New York
This cemetery is a step into history. Established in 1848, it was Jamestown's third established cemetery. The founding fathers of Prendergast, Foote and Fenton are all buried here. As well as Jamestown's favorite comedian Lucille Ball. There are Lucy logos on the pavement to mark the way to her grave. I took the horse drawn carriage ride hosted by the Fenton Museum and had a wonderful experience, which features reenactors who tell the tales of some of the famous locals. I was very impressed and look forward to going back on my own. So much more to see.
3. Audubon Community Nature Center
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Lori G - Jamestown, New York
If you want to walk, take a trail down to the marsh to see water fowl. If you want to stay inside, see the many animals and birds. (I avoid the reptile room) I especially appreciated the nature photography classes. They had various levels for beginner, intermediate, etc taught by a retired professional nature photographer. After class he worked one on one with each student and their cameras on the grounds.
4. Fenton History Center
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Loretta S
The Fenton History Center provides a wonderful overview of the local history. The research library is used by people from all over the country with an emphasis on Scandinavian research due to the number of Swedes and so forth who settled in the area.
5. Northwest Arena
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By BusdriverPhil - Harleysville, Pennsylvania
I watched a high school competition over the weekend and they seem to take good care of the facilities. I'v been in some where at didn't even want to use the rest room but everything on the spectator floor was excellent. They also have a snack shop where coffee, hot dogs, etc is available hot and freshly made.
6. Robert H. Jackson Center
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Robert H. Jackson Center has been established to advance the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Jackson through exhibitry, and by pursuing the relevance of his ideas for current and future generations. Robert H. Jackson first gained recognition as a country lawyer from Chautauqua County. He went on to serve as Solicitor General of the United States, U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, and Chief American Prosecutor at the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg at the end of World War II. Guided tours are available from 10 am to 2 pm, Monday through Saturday (closed major holidays) or by appointment. Admission is $5.00/adult; ages 12 and under are free. Student and group rates are available by calling the Center.
Reviewed By glschles - Libertyville, Illinois
we went to jamestown to see the lucille ball museum and learned of this from a brochure in the hotel. highly recommended. very interesting house with a wonderful docent who was very informative. lots on pictures of his career as a justice and nuremburg prosecutor. $5. suggested donation. worth it. go.
7. Allen Park
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By PinkChocolate727 - St. Petersburg, Florida
This is perhaps one of the most magical of parks in the entire world. It is full of nooks and crannies to delight every child. Plenty of space and opportunity to let their imaginations soar as they embark on a trip to Neverland or launch their paper boats in the creek. The playground equipment is a mixture of vintage and new. The swings are always a big attraction. There is ample places to BBQ. You can get lost her for hours. There is also a band shell for summer concerts.
8. Celoron Lighthouse
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4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By marcy333 - Sinclairville, New York
When stopping in the park to see the Lucy statue, take a quick walk over and see the lighthouse too. Nice views of Chautauqua Lake.
9. Lucille Ball Little Theatre
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5 based on 5 reviews
The Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, Inc. got its start in 1920 as “The Players Club”; a regional community theater group. In 1929, a young woman named Lucille Ball was cast in a play called “Within the Law”; this was Lucy’s first acting experience outside of school. In 1936, George and Harriet Warren came to Jamestown with experience from the Cleveland Playhouse and were hired as permanent, paid directors. The Warrens spearheaded the evolution of “The Players Club” into a new organization called “The Little Theatre of Jamestown”. The Little Theatre presented a full season of productions with revenue from annual memberships. From 1936 to 1945, membership grew from 1,100 to 5,400 Season Tickets; making Little Theater the largest membership theatre in the United States at the time. After continued growth and hugely successful seasons a permanent location was sought to house the organization. Jamestown's longest running entertainment facility, known as Shea's Theater, located at 18 East Second Street had recently become available. It was decided to proceed with the purchase of the historic building and to create a smaller theatre inside the old one. The ornate, Italian renaissance 2,000 seat auditorium was covered and scaled down to a 400-seat auditorium with a large front lobby area. A minimalist design approach was taken for the creation of the new home of the organization. The new theatre held its grand opening on April 19, 1969. In 1990, Jamestown’s most famous person, Lucille Ball, passed away. A formal dedication was held on May 24, 1991 to rename the theatre in her honor, with her daughter Lucie Arnaz and family in attendance. In December 2015, the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown will enter its 79th Season of celebrating the performing arts through live theatre, entertainment, education and community involvement. The organization remains New York State’s longest-running community theater.
Reviewed By Kathi C - Jamestown, New York
The Lucille Ball Little Theatre attracts local, talented people to put on excellent productions. What people may not know is that they also are home to the Junior Guilders (ages 8-18) and Children's Sing (ages 4-8) directed by Helen Merrill with choreography by Tiffany Wakeley of the Tiffany Wakeley Academy of Dance and Holly Weston, former Guilder. This program is one of Jamestown's treasures and provides training in acting, dancing, and singing through which children develop incredible memorization skills, stage presence, self-confidence, and terrific relationships with others with similar interests. If you have moved to the area and have a child with theatre interests, be sure to check out the programs at the Lucille Ball Little Theatre. If you are a visitor to the area, take a look and see if there is a wonderful stage show happening for your enjoyment. This is one of Jamestown's finest organizations. A real gem.
10. Enchanted Mountain Spirits
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
We are a New York State Farm Distillery located in Jamestown, NY. We produce Knockboy Poteen, Knockboy Vodka and O'Connor's Mamma Juana. We have a tasting room that serves our signature cocktails, with house-made simple syrups. We offer Tastings and Tours.
Reviewed By Steve L - Jamestown
Enchanted Mountain is a great place to visit. They are generally open on Fridays and Saturday's from 5-9:30pm. Enjoy their many specialty drinks in their tasting room containing their Irish Poteen or Vodka (Which is recently award winning - congrats). Ask for a tour of...MoreSteve, Thank you for your review! Hope to see you again soon! --Mick
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