Kayaking, chartered boat tours, historic ferry crossings, waterfront golf, and a lakeside boat museum, all within a few blocks of each other in Bemus Point, NY.
Bemus Point sits at the midpoint of Lake Chautauqua in western New York, which puts a wide range of outdoor activities within easy reach. Whether you’re here for the water, the fishing, the golf, or just some time outside, the village has options across all seasons.
Rent a kayak or paddleboard from Bemus Bay Water Toys, take a private chartered cruise on One Fine Day, pick up gear or service at ROCK Marine, ride the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry across the lake, play a round at the Golf Club & Tap House, or explore the historic boat collection at The Lawson Center. All within a few blocks of each other.
Most people who spend time on the lake find it hard to leave. That’s part of what keeps visitors coming back year after year.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Peak season — all water activities, ferry, charters, golf, and museum fully operational. Book early.
Fall (Sep–Oct)
Gorgeous foliage, quieter lake, great fishing. Golf and some water sports continue through October.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Golf Club & Tap House open year-round. Ice fishing and snowshoeing for the adventurous.
Spring (Apr–May)
Lake comes back to life — early fishing, kayak season starts, venues begin reopening Memorial Day.
Bemus Bay Water Toys offers kayak, paddleboard, and water toy rentals right on the Bemus Point waterfront. A good starting point for getting out on Lake Chautauqua at your own pace.
A lakeside golf course and tap house on Main Street in Bemus Point, open year-round. Play a round, then stop in for something from the kitchen and a drink. A good spot for a morning round or a late-afternoon gathering.
One of the oldest continuously operating ferries in North America, the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry has been carrying passengers across Lake Chautauqua since the 1870s. It’s a short, scenic crossing between the villages of Bemus Point and Stow, and a well-known part of the Lake Chautauqua experience.
The Lawson Center is a nationally recognized small craft boat museum and community gathering space on the shores of Lake Chautauqua in Bemus Point. It holds a collection of historic wooden boats and small watercraft, open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
One Fine Day Boat Charter offers private lake cruises departing from Long Point State Park, available for sightseeing, special occasions, sunset cruises, and group outings. Contact Captain Paul directly for scheduling.
ROCK Marine carries marine products, handles boat sales, and provides on-the-water service for Lake Chautauqua boaters. Open May through October.
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
Old Hollywood on Chautauqua Lake. And yes it is exactly as good as it sounds. 🍸
Splash at 60 Lakeside Drive is the waterfront dining experience in Bemus Point that stops you in your tracks.
Sidewalk lakeside patio seating right on Chautauqua Lake. 🌊
Small plates and tapas that range from short ribs to sushi. Lobster cakes. Brisket mac and cheese.
Expertly crafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection. 🍷
🎶 Jazz trios performing live and bringing the golden era of Sinatra and Chet Baker right to the water’s edge.
Owners Susan and Shawn Weatherup built Splash around one simple idea. What would we love to experience in our own community?
The answer is right here on Lakeside Drive.
📍 60 Lakeside Drive, Bemus Point, NY
📞 (716) 386-1057
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Some moments aren’t meant to fit your phone screen.
That’s the thing about traveling to Bemus Point 📍
It reminds you how taking the slow lane is the path to take, how beautiful small moments are, and how some memories deserve to be experienced, not cropped.
Sorry Instagram…
this was a 16:9 kind of shot.
Kinda Chic to spend your summer in Bemus Point. 🌊
Ordering all the chicken wings at 14 Main.
Renting a fishing boat from Bemus Bay Water Toys.
Picking up Chautauqua Lake branded gear from Petals and Twigs.
Catching a live band at the Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House.
Bringing your own drinks to The Landing.
Supporting local artists at the Illustrious Order of Makesmiths. Growing up on a lake.
That is Kinda Chic. That is Bemus Point.
Send this to your Bemus Point person. They know who they are.
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This. ☀️ And a summer weekend in Bemus Point.
Some things you just can not find anywhere else. 🌊
A lake crossing that has been running since 1811.
Ice cream for dinner because it is summer and that is allowed.
Pulling up by boat for a lakeside meal.
Fresh picked produce straight from the hands that grew it.
Movies under the stars with the whole family on one blanket.
This is Bemus Point on Chautauqua Lake. And there is genuinely no place like it.
Send this to who you are doing all of this with this summer. 👇
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The wedding venue where nobody has to leave at the end of the night. 🤍
Morning Glory Wedding Venue is 30 acres of rolling green lawns tucked into the hills of Bemus Point, NY. And it offers something most venues simply cannot.
Your ceremony under the stunning white pavilion overlooking the pond. Dinner and dancing in the renovated two-story barn. And when the night is over, your entire group of up to 24 guests stays together in the Morning Glory Inn and two private cabins on the property.
Friday arrival through Sunday afternoon. The rehearsal dinner, the morning of, the ceremony, the reception, and the morning after. All in one place. No shuttles. No driving. No splitting up the people you love most on the biggest weekend of your life.
💍 This is the wedding weekend that actually feels like a weekend.
Chautauqua Lake is just down the road. Bemus Point is right there waiting.
Did you get married at Morning Glory?
Drop your photos in the comments. We want to see everything. 🤍
Visit morninggloryweddingvenue.com to schedule your tour.
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Most businesses sell you a product and send you on your way.
The Stone and Outdoor Living Center in Bemus Point does something different.
Since 2013 they have built a showroom that is far more than a retail store.
Natural and manufactured stone. Pavers and hardscapes.
Green Egg grills with every accessory and spice you need to make your cookout legendary. Large live displays so you can actually see what you are building before you build it.
But what makes the Stone Center stand out in Bemus Point is how they invest in the people who use their products. Architects. Designers. Builders. Contractors.
Through educational clinics, how-to builds, and hands-on resources, they have created a space where the trades community grows together.
And every Friday their crew and the contractors who rely on them gather for lunch.
That kind of culture does not happen at most businesses. It happens here because they built it intentionally.
This is what a business that genuinely cares about its community looks like.
And that community spirit will be on full display at their 8th Annual Barbecue in Bemus EggFest on Saturday, August 15 from 11 AM–3 PM at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. The afternoon will feature food hot off the EGGs, live music from OsbornNash, a Big Green Egg giveaway and more, all while raising funds for Majengo Children’s Home.
📍 4320 Bayview Road, Bemus Point, NY
📞 (716) 325-4479
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☀️ Some summers you go through the motions.
And some summers you actually feel them.
Boating across Chautauqua Lake at sunset.
Sharing a pizza with your people.
The ice cream line that is somehow always worth the wait.
A long lunch that turns into the whole afternoon.
A patio with a lake view and absolutely nowhere to be.
Shopping at the local boutiques.
Finding your crowd somewhere in the village and not wanting the night to end.
That is what a Bemus Point summer feels like.
The kind that stays with you long after the season ends.
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The table everyone in Bemus Point is trying to get this summer. 🍝
Trattoria Partenope on the Lake opened this summer right on Chautauqua Lake at 61 Lakeside Drive. And it is bringing something completely new to the village.
Owners Giovanni and Andrea grew up in Naples, Italy. Trained in London. And brought that culinary background straight to the shores of Chautauqua Lake. Homemade pasta. Wood-fired pizza. Fresh seafood. A raw bar with oysters. Craft cocktails and fine wines. Everything made from scratch in house.
The kind of place that makes a Tuesday night feel like a special occasion.
This is the kind of restaurant that gives you a reason to plan the whole day around dinner.
Have you been yet?
Tell us your favorite dish in the comments. 👇
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