The first natural gas lighthouse in the country, the 40-foot tall Barcelona Lighthouse was established in 1829, in Barcelona Harbor (originally Portland Harbor).

Formed in 1805, the western NY resort town of Chautauqua is home to the famous Chautauqua Institution, beautiful Chautauqua County, and scenic beaches along Lake Chautauqua.

Chautauqua Art Gallery in Lakeland showcases original work created by artists living in, or with ties to Chautauqua County

The steamship Chautauqua Belle offers a variety of cruises, including historical, lunch, evening cocktail cruises, fireworks, dinner cruises, private charters and the popular foliage cruise in the fall.

This is the only DEC hatchery currently raising pure strain muskellunge, which are obtained from netting and egg collection on Chautauqua Lake and in some other waters.

The Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit education center and summer resort for adults and youth, drawing 8,000 people for its summer season and thousands more who attend art openings and performances

Anchored on beautiful Chautauqua Lake, this full-service marina provides BOAT RENTALS and all of a boater’s needs and more.

The 320-acre day-use park and marina offer a modern boat launch and marina while the lake provides excellent fishing opportunities and has a swimming beach and bath house.