Jamestown

Jamestown offers up a striking mix of rural relaxation and urban flair with its variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, rural beauty and recreation.

Located in Southern Chautauqua County, the city of Jamestown is the birthplace of Lucille Ball and Natalie Merchant as well as the crescent wrench and the voting machine.


Jamestown offers up a striking mix of rural relaxation and urban flair with its variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options combined with the rural beauty and recreational opportunities including nearby ski resorts, acclaimed golf courses, nature preserves and water sports on Chautauqua Lake.

 
 
Downtown Jamestown features a multi-purpose world-class arena, The Northwest Arena, offering concerts, hockey and figure-skating along with an array of theaters, taverns and diverse dining experiences. And unique attractions like the National Comedy Center, the iconic Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, and the Weeks Art Gallery  on the Jamesville Community College campus will keep you entertained and delighted throughout your visit.

 
From the beautifully restored theater at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts  to the Fenton History Center  to the small stage tucked into the back of Mojo’s music bar, Jamestown offers unique and memorable experiences no matter what your mood! 

 
Interesting note: Jamestown was once called the "Furniture Capital of the World" where people visited from all over the country to attend furniture expositions at the Furniture Mart, a building that still stands in the city and houses offices for a variety of companies.


Visit famed Chautauqua County for more information on these and other family-friendly and fun attractions.

 

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