Jamestown (New York)

Although Jamestown is a small city, it is the largest in Chautauqua County. It has cold, snowy winters and mild summers, even cool at night sometimes in August.

By plane

• Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport

  phone: +1 716 484-0204
  address: 3163 Airport Drive
  Open to general aviation for now.

By car

You will need a car as public transportation is very very limited.

• Chautauqua Lake

• National Comedy Center

  phone: +1 716 484-0800
  address: 203 West Second St
  The first major museum in the U.S. dedicated to comedy, the National Comedy Center opened in August 2018 as the culmination of years of effort from major figures in American comedy. The advisory board includes Carl Reiner, Laraine Newman, Lewis Black, Jim Gaffigan, Paula Poundstone, and many others. Next door to Jamestown's historic Gateway Train Station, the museum offers more than 50 exhibits, from interactive experiences to artifacts and memorabilia. Highlights include a hologram theater, a stand-up lounge, and the adults-only "Blue Room". Personal archives housed at the museum include those of Charlie Chaplin, the Marx Brothers, Phyllis Diller, George Carlin, Joan Rivers, and Jerry Seinfeld.

• The Lucy-Desi Museum

  address: 212 Pine St
  Operated by the National Comedy Center, this museum celebrates the lives and entertainment careers of Jamestown native Lucille Ball and her co-star husband Desi Arnaz through interactive displays, personal belongings and video screenings.

Northwest Arena

address: 319 West Third Street

features open ice skating, hockey, concerts and indoor soccer leagues.

Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

address: 311 Curtis St

Is a national center for nature education named for the award-winning naturalist and author of a popular series of natural history field guides. Featured are nature exhibits as well as wildlife art and photography. Trails and a butterfly garden are on the 27 wooded acres. Call (716) 665-2473 for more information.

• Chautauqua Mall

  address: Lakewood, NY

• Alfie's

  address: 986 Fairmount Ave
  Known for great fish and amazing breakfasts.

• Forte

  address: 114 East 3rd Street
  Jamestown, NY 14701. Eclectic American fare. Sushi. Homemade unique desserts.

• Johnny's Lunch

  address: 966 Fairmount Ave
  Local fast food.

• Lisciandro's Restaurant

• The Pub

• Good Buffalo-style wings including at Wings ' Things on E. Second.

• Wine Cellar

  address: 309 N Main St.
  The epitome of J-town culture. Not to be missed.

• The Cherry Lounge

  address: 326 Cherry St.
  Awesome wings, great atmosphere!

• Holiday Inn

  address: 150 West Fourth St

• Best Western

  address: 200 W 3rd Street

• Hampton Inn

  address: 4 W Oak Hill Rd