New to Bemus Point in 2025, the Illustrious Order of Makesmiths is a gift shop and gallery featuring original work made right here by the Makesmiths themselves.
The shop specializes in joyful, funny, and one-of-a-kind pieces that you won’t come across anywhere else, the kind of things that are hard to walk past without stopping for a closer look.
It’s a welcome and distinctive addition to the village lineup, bringing a creative and lighthearted energy to the mix. Whether you’re browsing for a gift, looking for something that makes you smile, or just curious what the Makesmiths are up to, it’s worth stepping inside.
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
Your next weekend getaway is 1.5 hours from Buffalo. 2.5 hours from Pittsburgh. 2 hours from Cleveland. And it is called Bemus Point. 🌊
Chautauqua Lake is waiting.
And this village has the kind of weekend that actually feels like you went somewhere.
Wake up to lake views from your Airbnb. Grab coffee at Lake Life Café. Spend the morning on a pontoon from Bemus Bay Water Toys. Lunch on the patio at the Village Casino with the water right in front of you. Walk the village strip. End the night with live music and a cold drink.
Bringing the kids?
Midway State Park runs rides on the weekends. Alpacaville has farm tours that genuinely surprise everyone. And a Perry`s cone from Bemus Point Market is basically a Bemus Point rite of passage.
You can be here in time for Friday dinner.
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Bemus Point has a therapy alpaca farm. And yes, you can feed them. 🦙
Just outside the village, a small farm sits in the hills with owners who greet you like they have been expecting you. Suri alpacas, mini pigs, chickens, and a gift shop full of handmade fiber goods made right from the herd.
The farm is certified in animal assisted therapy and has welcomed school-aged children all the way through elderly visitors from across the region.
It is the kind of afternoon that works on everyone differently and leaves people quieter and happier than when they arrived.
Come with your family.
Come with a group.
Come on a random Saturday and see what happens.
Open Saturdays 12 PM to 4 PM and by appointment.
📍 4463 Mahanna Rd, Bemus Point, NY
📞 (716) 664-0663
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Who’s got the next championship team? 🏀
Whether you’re chasing bragging rights, making memories with friends, or just looking for a fun summer weekend, Bemus Point’s 3v3 Basketball Tournament is back July 18 & 19!
✔ Multiple age divisions
✔ $100 per team
✔ Bemus Point Lakeside Park
Good news! They’re extending the registration deadline to Wednesday, July 15, so there’s still time to get your team together!
Tag your teammates, lock in your roster, and we’ll see you on the court!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/BPT3v3
Pull up by boat or walk right in. Either way, The Village Casino has your table ready.
A Bemus Point institution for more than 25 years, The Village Casino has been bringing live music to the waterfront since 1980 and remains one of the best places to spend a summer evening on Chautauqua Lake.
Live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday all summer long.
Downstairs, you`ll find patio seating overlooking the lake, boat service right to the dock, and a menu packed with favorites. Wings. Burgers. Beef on Weck. Cold drinks. Lake views.
Stop in for lunch with the family. Stay for live music as the sun goes down.
Some places feel like summer in Bemus Point.
The Village Casino is one of them.Who are you bringing with you this summer?
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Thank you for sharing your fireworks photos! We want to see how you spent your weekend in Bemus Point, NY! Tag us in your 4th of July photo dumps so we can share!
Swipe through and see if Bemus Point belongs on your summer list.
Water toys on Chautauqua Lake. Gondola seating at Guppy’s. A froyo stop at Happy Cow. 9 holes at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Live music at the Village Casino. A Bloody Mary on the porch at 14 Main. Boutique shopping on Main Street. A campfire with friends. Waking up to lake views.
You might just be a Bemus Point person.
Some people come for a weekend.
Some come back every summer.
Some never really leave.
Which one is already on your Bemus Point list? 👇
What an amazing show in Bemus Point, NY last night! Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 4th of July on Chautauqua Lake!
We’d love to see photos of you and your view of the show! Tag us so we can share!
If you’ve spent time in Bemus Point, you’ve probably seen Miss Joanie rolling through town.
The only stretch golf cart limo shuttle in Bemus Point and one of the most unique ways to experience the village.
Eight passengers.
Open air.
Lake views.
A ride that’s just as fun as the destination.
Birthdays. Bachelorettes. Weddings. Anniversaries. Family weekends. Or just because it’s a beautiful summer day.
Miss Joanie’s Shuttle operates May through November and is available for private rides for your special occasion.
Because sometimes getting there should be part of the fun.
📲 Call or text to book: 716-338-5095
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