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Chautauqua County is one of New York State's most renowned cultural destinations , known as a leading center for the arts and history for more than a century and a half.

The county is the home of the Chautauqua Institution, which spurred a national lecture and educational movement in the 19th century.

Lovely county seat Jamestown is known as the hometown of famed comedian Lucille Ball, home to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum, which honors the I Love Lucy duo's lives and legacy.

Visitors can explore the historic attractions of the Dunkirk Lighthouse, Park, and Veterans Museum, embark on steamship adventures aboard the Chautauqua Belle, or taste delicious craft brews at popular microbrewery Southern Tier Brewing Company.

The region is also known as a top wine growing destination, home to boutique wineries and the Grape Discovery Center, which showcases winemaking exhibits. Each year, the city hosts the Gerry Rodeo, the oldest consecutive rodeo east of the Mississippi River.

Nearby, Chautauqua Lake offers delightful fishing, boating, and outdoor recreational opportunities.

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