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Things To Do

Many businesses within the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution close after the summer season. See below for a list of open options this time of year, as well as restaurants and activities that are a short drive away!
St. Elmo Spa

St. Elmo Spa

1 Pratt Avenue, Chautauqua, NY 14722

Within the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, St. Elmo's Spa offers a variety of services including massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Call in advance to book an appointment.

Chautauqua Golf Club

Chautauqua Golf Club

4731 West Lake Road, Chautauqua, NY 14722

Two 18-hole public golf courses & pro shop

Tulip's Brunch House

Tulip's Brunch House

186 South Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757

Breakfast & brunch spot that's a 7-minute drive from the Chautauqua Institution. Open daily from 7am - 2:30pm.

Andriaccio's Restaurant

Andriaccio's Restaurant

4837 West Lake Road, Mayville, NY 14757

Italian restaurant with Buffalo style pizza and wings that's a 2-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution

Ryders Cup Coffee Shop

Ryders Cup Coffee Shop

28 Chautauqua Avenue, Lakewood, NY 14750

Coffee shop that's an 18-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution.

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum

2 West 3rd Street, Jamestown, NY 14701

Nearby Jamestown was Lucille Ball's hometown. This museum celebrates the lives, careers, and legacies of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and is a 23-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution. I Love Lucy was Angelina's favorite TV show growing up and she had all seasons on DVD!

The Empty Pint

The Empty Pint

2072 Stoneman Circle, Lakewood, NY 14750

The Empty Pint is a Southern Tier Brewing Co taproom with an outdoor beer garden. They have 14 taps, beer & growlers to go, and pub fare. It's an 18-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution.

Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua

Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua

57 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY 14712

Laid-back lakeside brewpub with craft beers, casual food, and lake views. 13-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution.

Johnson Estate Winery

Johnson Estate Winery

8419 West Main Street, Westfield, NY 14787

Johnson Estate Winery is the oldest estate winery in New York State and a beautiful stop along the Lake Erie Wine Country trail. 19-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution.

21 Brix Winery

21 Brix Winery

6654 West Main Road, Portland, NY 14769

Winery in the heart of Lake Erie Wine Country. 21-minute drive from Chautauqua Institution.