Chautauqua Institution
1 Ames AvenueChautauqua, NY 14722
(716) 357-6200
Handicap Accessible
Motorcoach Parking
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Restaurant on Site
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Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship and programs, and recreational activities. Over the course of nine weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will stay at Chautauqua and participate in programs, classes and community events for all ages—all within the beautiful setting of a historic lakeside village.
The 2013 Chautauqua Season runs from Saturday, June 22, through Sunday, Aug. 25. Learn more at www.ciweb.org.
Traveler Rating
Five Most Recent Traveler Reviews
01/24/2025 | By Y1547MLlisaw Common Ground Cafe' is a Winter Respite at Chautauqua Institution
Due to many year-round residents and winter visitors to the grounds of Chautauqua Institution needing a gathering place, this is the cozy result! Common Ground began as a card table with a coffee urn...
08/02/2024 | By B6648QVlaurier A very refreshing, but also intellectually, culturally, and artistically stimulating vacation/reset
Where else can you go in the US that is so safe that you don't need to lock your doors or bikes up, even at night? Kids can go to amazing youth programming 5 hours/weekday, while parents and other...
07/31/2024 | By pammy133 Always lovely
Still a stunning and beautiful place where you can step back in time. The bus tour is only offered at 1:30 pm. An amphitheater ticket only permits free, no gate pass required, four hours in advance...
09/06/2023 | By E2421DCtamarad The Chautauqua experience is surreal
This was our first visit to the Chautauqua Institute. We went for Week 3 and joined some of our friends from California for the week. We had no idea what to expect - and even after the first few...
09/04/2023 | By debpalmergeorge Chautauqua: visit a beautiful place for a one-of-a-kind experience
The Chautauqua Institution is an extraordinary experience and a beautiful place. The pillars of the Chautauqua experience: arts, education, religion, and recreation are evident throughout the...
