Romance is in the air. Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and you are looking for something unique to do with that someone special this year! Yes, you could do something in Niagara Falls — it is the honeymoon capital of the world! But how about spending Valentine’s Day in Chautauqua County with your sweetheart this year! Oh and if your are looking for romance any other time of the year – you can use this too!
Valentine’s Day in Chautauqua County
Lovely Chautauqua County is seeded with historical sites and museums that are worthy of return trips throughout the year.Everybody likes to eat out while they are on vacation and Chautauqua County doesn’t disappoint them with family-owned restaurants that have become icons in the upstate culinary circles to the new-age enjoyment in cuisine and fine dining. Summer is gorgeous and in winter scenes are postcard perfect.
Hotel Options
- The historic Athenaeum Hotel sits grandly on a tree-shaded hill overlooking picturesque Chautauqua Lake on the grounds of the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution in the southwestern corner of New York State. Serving guests in style since 1881, and now listed on the National Historic Register, this Victorian treasure is a full-service hotel appointed to make your stay a relaxing respite.
- The Maple Springs Lake Side Inn offers the perfect setting for you and your special partner. Imagine celebrating your love by the warmth of a fireplace in a serene Lake Side setting.
- Chautauqua Suites – The all suites hotel and conference center features banquet and meeting capacities of over 1,000 persons. Overlooking Chautauqua Lake and minutes from Chautauqua Institution the Suites is minutes from I-86 as well as I-90 and very near Jamestown NY as well as Erie PA.
Local Wineries
Theatre & Entertainment
- 1891 Fredonia Opera House
- Lucille Ball Little Theater
- Reg Lenna Civic Center
- Chautauqua Institution
- Chautauqua Lake Idol
Sports & Recreation
- Chautauqua County has over 400 miles of state funded trails for snowmobiling and even more non funded trails, all accessible from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio or anywhere close to Western NY.
- Skiing at Holiday Valley – Western NY’s premier ski & golf destination- located in the picturesque village of Ellicottville. The finest in lodging and dining for all seasons!
