One of the highest navigable lakes in North America, Canandaigua Lake is a truly memorable summer destination. Several beautiful public swimming beaches are located along the shore, but visitors also flock to the lake to sail and fish for muskellunge.

The Chautauqua Institution occupies 750 acres on the west side of the lake, and plenty of visitors come here during the summer months to take advantage of the many restaurants, stores, public lectures, and live music performances.

Another attraction of the lake is the Chautauqua Belle, a replica of a 1975 sternwheeler steamboat that offers recreational cruises.

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