What to do and see in Jamestown, New York (NY): The Best Free Things to do

May 8, 2022 Christa Meece

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.
Restaurants in Jamestown

100 E 2nd St, Jamestown, NY 14701-5490 +1 716-483-5772 http://dykemanyounggallery.com/home.html
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium

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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4.5 based on 43 reviews

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. Allen Park

31 Hughes St, Jamestown, NY 14701-8425 https://www.tourchautauqua.com/destinations/allen-park
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Allen Park

Reviewed By jbvisosky - Clearwater, United States

Family friendly. Pet friendly. Band shell has music during the summer. Baseball field and football field.

4. Lake View Cemetery

907 Lakeview Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701-2120 +1 716-665-3206 [email protected] http://www.lake-view-cemetery.com/
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Lake View Cemetery

Reviewed By LEDR - Columbus, United States

While visiting Jamestown, New York and stopping by the National Comedy Center and the Lucy Desi Museum and catching Sebastian Maniscalco at the North West Arena, I would be remiss if I were not to visit the grave site of Lucille Ball. So on our last day in Jamestown we drove over to the Lake View Cemetery and followed the red hearts painted on to the cemetery road which directed us to a short rise along a stone walkway to a beautiful dark tombstone adorned with flowers which marks the eternal resting site of America's first lady of comedy Lucille Ball. I am pleased that we paid our respects.

5. Peterson's Candies

743 Busti Sugar Grove Rd, Jamestown, NY 14701-9587 4871595
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Peterson's Candies

Reviewed By MonkeyMommy12

This amazing candy shop (my husband & I nicknamed “The Land of Chocolates” because of the amazing aroma of chocolate that hits your nose as soon as you open the door) has something for EVERYONE!!! They have traditional chocolate favorites, some yummy innovative creations, and AMAZING customer service! A place you must stop and visit if you are ever in the area!!!!

6. Celoron Lighthouse

1 Dunham Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701-2513
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3.5 based on 38 reviews

Celoron Lighthouse

Reviewed By mikeandalicetyler - Leland, United States

The area around the light house has been reinvented. I am from the area and have been away for years. I remember the skating rink as the only attraction now it has been reborn

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