What to do and see in Chautauqua County, Chautauqua County: The Best Nature & Wildlife Areas

July 3, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

Whether you love sailing, touring wineries, or exploring Amish country, this picturesque region has something for everyone. In summer, Chautauqua County lures you with its five lakes including the Lake Erie shoreline, as well as dynamic arts and cultural programming at the Chautauqua Institution. In winter, abundant snows make it perfect for alpine and cross-country skiers. Any time of year, visit Jamestown and discover tributes to Lucille Ball, Roger Tory Peterson, and Robert H. Jackson.
Restaurants in Chautauqua County

1. Luensman Overview Park

8721 Rte 380, Brocton, NY 14716, Brocton, NY 14716-9733 +1 716-484-0204 http://www.tourchautauqua.com/destinations/luensman-overview-park
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Luensman Overview Park

2. Audubon Community Nature Center

1600 Riverside Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701-9340 +1 716-569-2345 [email protected] http://auduboncnc.org/
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Audubon Community Nature Center

There is something for almost anyone at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Hike six miles of trails through forests and wetlands, visit a live Bald Eagle, or enjoy having a picnic and playing in the Nature Play Area. There are play areas, live animals, a gift shop and a wildlife viewing area inside the Nature Center, while outside there are also gardens, a native tree arboretum, picnic pavilions, towers and more. Visit the website to learn what programs might be happening while you are there!

3. Lake Erie State Park

5838 Route 5, Brocton, NY 14716-9705
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Lake Erie State Park

4. Sunset Bay State Marine Park

12952 Alleghany Rd, Irving, NY 14081-9629 +1 716-934-2375 [email protected] http://parks.ny.gov/parks/194/details.aspx

Sunset Bay State Marine Park is located on Cattaraugus Creek near the river's mouth with easy access onto Lake Erie. The park has modest accommodations for boaters, picnickers and anglers. The park is also within easy walking distance to the Town of Hanover Beach on Lake Erie for swimming during the summer months.

5. Chautauqua Gorge State Forest

Hannum Rd, Mayville, NY 14757 +1 716-363-2052 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/42257.html

6. Wellman State Forest

Wellman Road & Kortwright Road, Jamestown, NY 14701 +1 716-363-2052 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/49799.html

7. Boutwell Hill State Forest

Boutwell Hill Road, Cherry Creek, NY 14723 +1 716-363-2052 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8270.html

8. Brokenstraw State Forest

Weeks Road, Panama, NY 14767 +1 716-363-2052 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/42260.html

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