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7 Best and Fun Things To Do In Bemus Point New York


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Bemus Point is a delightful village located on the banks of Lake Chautauqua.

There are many reasons why people decide to come here. First, its location on the lake creates the perfect backdrop for a plethora of nature-based activities, making it an outdoor enthusiast’s playground.

Second, it’s close to the historic Midway State Park, one of the oldest continually-operating amusement parks in the country that’s sure to bring back fond childhood memories.

Then, there’s the Chautauqua Institution, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.

If you would like to know more about what Bemus Point has to offer, continue reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities available here.

The 7 Most Popular Things To Do In Bemus Point New York

7. Bemus Bay

4.9 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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6. Dobbins Woods Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ (24 reviews)

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Location: 5273 5291 Bly Hill Road Ashville NY

Web Address:   http://chautauquawatershed.org/

5. Lawson Center

4.9 ★★★★★ (36 reviews)

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Location: 73 Lakeside Dr Bemus Point NY

Tel:  716 386 3355

Web Address:   https://thelawsoncenter.org/

4. Chautauqua Lake

4.7 ★★★★★ (151 reviews)

3. Chautauqua Institution

4.4 ★★★★☆ (171 reviews)

Location: 1 Ames Ave Chautauqua NY

Tel:  716 357 6250

Web Address:   http://chq.org/

2. Long Point State Park on Lake Chautauqua

4.5 ★★★★★ (474 reviews)

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Location: 4459 NY 430 Bemus Point NY

Tel:  716 386 2722

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/109/details.aspx

1. Midway State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (608 reviews)

Location: 4859 NY 430 Bemus Point NY

Tel:  716 386 3165

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/midway

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Bemus Point New York! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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