Helicopter Tours

H & L Enterprises of WNY LLC. is offering Helicopter tours of Western New York. Please call or e-mail for more information. Also you can email H & L directly at info@hlprises.com or visit their website www.hlprises.com for more information.

The Best Little Golf Town in America

The November 2002 issue of Golf Digest Magazine named Jamestown, NY as "The Best Little Golf Town in America". Jamestown walked away with the top prize, number one of 314 areas surveyed. The article says rankings were based on access, value, and weather. That's right, WEATHER. In fact, three of the top five "best little golf towns" are in the state of New York!

The Chautauqua Golf Club:

36 holes in the gentle rolling countryside, next to The Chautauqua Institution in Upstate New York. Lake views, challenging hazards, professional instruction, every amenity.

The finest in golfing tradition since 1896 when golf enthusiasts laid out a course on "links." The first nine-hole course opened in 1914, followed by the completion in 1924 of our original 18-hole course designed by Donald Ross. The Chautauqua Golf Club invites you to the challenge of 36 championship holes. Whether it's the picturesque beauty of the Lake Course or the naturalistic views from the Hill Course, you will definitely be treated to a memorable golf experience.

716-357-6211
The Chautauqua Golf Club

Balloons Over Chautauqua

A hot-air balloon ride is described by most as "the biggest thrill of a lifetime." Riding the winds with seven stories of colorful fabric above you, enjoying panoramic views of Chautauqua County's landscape, highlighted by blue vistas of our lakes, are just some of the joys of a hot air adventure. Don't forget your camera!

P.O. Box 294, Lakewood, NY 14750
716-484-9961

Sky Sail Balloons

The launch is smooth, and any breeze ceases as the balloon joins with the wind and becomes one with the sky. "It's not at all as I imagined", say many first time balloon passengers. "It's as if you are standing on a platform and the world drops from below you. There is no sense of motion." The rush of emotion calms as a panoramic vista unfolds. The balloon climbs to altitudes of 500 to 1500 feet above the ground. On clear days it is possible to see 100 miles.

Scenic hot air balloon rides in Western New York year-round by FAA certified pilots. Flight training available.

2805 Carpenter Pringle Rd., Ashville NY 14710-9763
716-326-7245 workdays, 716-782-2280 evenings & weekends

www.SkySail.org

Summer Wind Chautauqua Lake Cruises

Cruise on Lake Chautauqua. Enjoy the sunshine and breeze on the Upper Deck or the climate controlled Salon. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch. Live entertainment on some cruises. May to October.

Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Celeron, NY
716-763-7447
www.TheSummerWind.com

Fishing and Boating on Chautauqua Lake

Warm water fly fishing excursions are available this April, including private tours and lessons, equipment and your very own guide hosted by The Spencer! A great opportunity to break the cabin fever and enjoy the outdoors.

Take advantage of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, the Chautauqua Marina's services include new boat rentals, jet skiing, boating courses, sailing and more!

The Chautauqua Marina is just minutes away from The Spencer on 104 West Lake Road, Mayville, New York, 14757. Phone for a complete menu of services: 716-753-3913

Fishing

Up-to-date fishing info: 716-372-0645
CCVB: 800-242-4569
For a current fishing report, visit www.ChautauquaLakeFishingReports.com

NYSDEC Freshwater Fishing

Fishing is a lifetime leisure sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from all walks of life, and New York State has some of the best fishing around.
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NYSDEC Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Seasons and Regulations

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Double D.A.B. Riding Stables

The best riding stables - scenic horseback trail riding in Western New York; pony rides, youth programs, petting farm. Only 20 minutes from the Chautauqua Institution.

5811 Welch Hill Road, Ripley, NY 14775
716-736-4418, Fax: 716-736-4418
e-mail: doubldab@fairpoint.net
           www.doubledab.net

Chautauqua Rails-to-Trails

Chautauqua County is blessed with beautiful unused rail corridors winding through picturesque countryside and villages.

In an era preceding paved roads and mechanically reliable cars and trucks, railroads were essential for transportation and for moving agricultural and manufactured goods and supplies through rural areas. In recent decades, railroads have abandoned most of their lines serving rural areas.

Chautauqua Rails-to-Trails is preserving these abandoned rail corridors for conversion into safe off-road trails for recreational use: walking, running, hiking, bicycling, cross country skiing, bird watching (over 170 species identified) and horseback riding.

These trails provide public access through scenic woodlands, wetlands and flowering meadows, offering trail users opportunities to observe the plants, animals and birds found in areas otherwise remote from highways and roads. The trails are available for outdoor recreational activities and environmental study for the public at large and for group outings sponsored by schools, scouts, churches and service organizations.

Chautauqua Rails-to-Trails Home Page
Rt. 394 Railroad Depot, PO Box 151, Mayville, NY 14781
716-269-3666