Winter Activities
Choose from a variety of Chautauqua's famous cross-country skiing terrains! Cozy up to a warm fireplace at The Spencer and soak in our whirlpool bathtubs...mid-week special rates and sauna time available upon request.Group and family specials available all season long!
Sleigh Rides
Every weekend during the winter season the Chautauqua Institution features guided sleigh rides.Greet the team of horses at the Chautauqua book store and hitch a ride for a guided historical tour of the Chautauqua Institution.
Take advantage of these special weekends!
Lucy-Desi Museum and Desilu Playhouse
Celebrating Jamestown, New York’s most famous daughter, Lucille Ball, her husband and co-star, Desi Arnaz, and the most enduring series on television, “I Love Lucy”. Enjoy exhibits of their wardrobe and personal belongings, interactive displays, reproductions of television soundstages, original props and costumes, video screenings, three gift shops more! Home & Away, the AAA Magazine of Mid-America, selected the Lucy-Desi Museum in downtown Jamestown as a “unique travel gem” and profiled it in the AAA Travel Treasures section of its January/February 2003 issue.Annual festivals include Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend in May and Lucy’s Birthday Celebration in early August. Hours for both museums are Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30, Sun. 1-5. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day, and New Year’s Eve and Day.
www.Lucy-Desi.com, (716) 484-0800, toll-free: 1-877-LUCY-FAN (582-9326)
Murder Mystery Theater:
Murder and the Poison Pen;
An Ace Jones, P.I. mystery by Andy Yurick of The Warren Players
Saturday March 8, 2008, launches The Spencer Hotel’s second annual Murder Mystery. The mystery revolves around a small group of mystery writers who are on a publicity/book signing tour when one of them turns up dead! They are the stars of their small publisher's roster of authors and the usual rivalries exist… Ace Jones, P.I. has determined that the killer was one of the other writers on the tour and asks the hotel guests to assist him with the interrogations, hoping to nail the killer without calling in the police to spare the hotel the notoriety that accompanies a murder investigation. There will be discussion and interrogation of suspects as this tragic tale unfolds.The Spencer will be providing a delicious catered dinner featuring wine tasting by local vineyards, finished off with a scrumptious dessert …Once the mystery is solved and it is safe to retire, guests will enjoy comfortable accommodations and awaken to a traditional Spencer breakfast. Prices starting at $283.15 per couple for Saturday Night. Stay Friday or Sunday for only $155.00 plus taxes per couple including a full breakfast. Advanced reservations are required and space is limited so speak with a reservations specialist today!
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1891 Fredonia Opera House
Northern Chautauqua county's premiere performing arts center with a year-round schedule of live events, concerts, films. Guided tours available.
www.FredOpera.org
Gourmet Dinner Packages
Enjoy a relaxing winter weekend at The Spencer Hotel and experience Gourmet, European-Style Dining by MacDuff's restaurant in Jamestown, New York. Each dish is prepared to order from fine, fresh ingredients personally selected daily. MacDuff's is a true dining experience, complimented by original creations and an extensive selection of wines. MacDuff's has the largest selection of single malt scotches in Western New York. In order to insure the high quality of food and service, MacDuff's is small and intimate the perfect ambiance for an anniverary or special occasion. See a reservations specialist at The Spencer for MacDuff's wine pairing events. Starting at $451.30 for two nights lodging, one dinner voucher and breakfast each morning.
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Peek' N Peak Ski Resort
Discover the invigorating fun of cross country skiing via 13.4 km of widely varied trails at Peek' n Peak ski resort. The diversity of terrain throughout the resort complex provides a choice of options for every level of cross country skier. The Peek also has 27 perfectly groomed slopes and trails serviced by eight chairlifts. Private lessons are available, equipment is available to rent.
Click here to request special lift ticket pricing exclusively available at The Spencer Hotel & Spa.
Call a reservations specialist for tickets & packages.
Currier & Ives Sleigh Rally
February 3rd - 10:30 AM to 4 PM
Informal driving competition on antique sleighs & large bob sleds. Costumed Currier & Ives parade-style drive through Chautauqua Institution.
Group sleigh rides available. Held with or without snow!
Location: South Parking Lot, Route 394, Chautauqua Institution
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Mayville Ice Festival
February 16- 17, 2008: Not just an ice castle anymore! Experience great winter time activities and a premier Jazz Festival throughout the annual winter fest. Each year vendors, musicians, and visitors celebrate winter for a weekend of outdoor entertainment. Food concessions, children's activities- activities for the whole family, contests, bonfire and fireworks display, ice skating, community-wide events at Chautauqua area businesses, treasure hunts and special packages make for a true winter wonderland experience!
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Wine & Chocolates Getaway Package
February 9th & 10th
Surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with the gift of a wine and chocolates getaway. Spend your day touring the Chautauqua Lake Erie Wine Trail indulging in wine and chocolates featured at each of the 19 wineries... Dine at one of The Spencer’s preferred candle lit restaurants. Unwind with a bottle of your favorite local wine in one of our intimate literary fantasy rooms…St. Spencer Valentine will be serving up a Hearty breakfast, and Cupid will be shooting his arrows this weekend as you rekindle your romance! Prices starting at $225.15 per couple for one night including wine tickets, a king-size bedroom, and breakfast. Make it a full weekend getaway for an additional $172.50 including breakfast & taxes. Enhance your stay with an indulgence basket, massage, a private driver, upgrade to a Jacuzzi suite… or more, customized for your desires! Tickets and space are limited so reserve today.
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Niagara Falls
The Spencer Hotel & Spa is located about an hour and a half from Niagara Falls. There's always something to do in Niagara Falls. Go the Niagara River on the Whirlpool Jet Boat, Cave of the Winds, a helicopter ride with Rainbow Air, and the Maid of the Mist Boat Tour. View the Falls from 400 feet up on the Great Balloon Ride.
For something a little more laid back, why not tour the Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara's Wax Museum of History, Old Fort Niagara on the shores of Lake Ontario, or the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda. Visit the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY, a world class art museum. Visit the New York Power Authority's new interactive Power Vista and learn how electricity is generated. Take a leisurely ride through the beautiful Niagara Reservation State Park on the Viewmobile. And take a ride on the Niagara & Western New York Railroad. Contact The Spencer Hotel and Spa for day trip specials.
Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
Boats leave every 30 minutes from the U.S. or Canada. Docks are ¼ mile from the Rainbow Bridge.
716-284-8897
The Rainbow Bridge connects the Cities of Niagara Falls. Cross the bridge by auto, on foot or a bicycle. It's also a great location for viewing the Falls & Friday night fireworks. Only $.50 for pedestrians.
See the daredevils who've made it over the falls.
Niagara Falls Attractions
Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena
Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena plays hosts to hundreds of events per year. With two NHL regulation hockey rinks, it's a great place to host a tournament! Rink A features a 2,000 seat Arena Bowl for hockey and sporting events, while seating over 3,100 for shows and concerts! A 245 person Veranda Room overlooks the main arena and serves as Hospitality Suites for athletic events. A Community Room, Exercise Room, Education Lab and Ballet Room round off just some of the facilities available under one roof! Enjoy our Outdoor Patio and 1/8 mile indoor walking track!
The Jamestown Savings Ice arena is open year-round and is available for public skating and figure skating.
http://www.jamestownsavingsbankicearena.com/home.html
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