The Ugly Peacock is an artist-run shop at 19 Main Street with a vintage vibe and a carefully curated mix of handcrafted items and unusual gifts. The shop also offers home decorating services, making it a resource for those looking to bring a little of that creative sensibility into their own space.
It’s the kind of shop that’s hard to walk past without stepping inside, and even harder to leave without finding something worth taking home.
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 Chautauqua Lake summer just got a serious upgrade.
The Landing BPT is Bemus Point’s private lake club, and it might be exactly what your summer has been missing.
Prime lakeside seating. Smokeless fire pits. Music. Yard games. Live events all season long. Bring your own drinks, pack a picnic, or order from the restaurants right around the corner.
Dogs welcome, too.
No boat? No problem.
A Grounds Membership gives you and a family member unlimited access, plus up to four guests each visit.
Not ready for the full season? Grab a Day Pass or a Weekend Pass and come see what you’ve been missing.
Your lake life upgrade is waiting.
Claim your summer at thelandingbpt.com
What does your perfect Chautauqua Lake afternoon look like?
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Some places are just destinations.
Bemus Point becomes part of your story.
Maybe it’s summers on the lake. Maybe it’s a favorite restaurant, a family tradition, or a memory you still talk about years later.
Whatever it is, people keep coming back.
The lakeside charm. The village. The people.
Once you experience it, you understand.
Where are you visiting from?
Drop your hometown below! We’d love to see how far people travel to meet us in the middle. ⚓
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The locals know June might be the best month of the year in Bemus Point.
🌊 The lake is warming up.
The patios are open.
☀️ Summer events are starting to fill the calendar.
And somehow, everything still feels a little slower.
Here are 5 reasons we love June on Chautauqua Lake.
1️⃣ More room to enjoy the lake.
Whether you`re boating, kayaking, fishing, or simply watching the water from shore, June gives you a little extra breathing room before the peak summer rush arrives.
2️⃣ Patio season is back.
Lunch by the water. Dinner outside.
One more drink because the weather is too nice to leave.
June was made for outdoor dining.
3️⃣ Summer traditions return.
Golf rounds, ice cream runs, evening walks, and all those little routines that make summer feel like summer.
4️⃣ The Farmers & Artisans Market is back.
Every Friday at Sunset Park, you`ll find fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, handmade products, and some of the best lake views around.
5️⃣ The sunsets.
June evenings on Chautauqua Lake have a way of making you slow down.
Calm water, warm air, and skies that seem to put on a show every night.
And before you know it, 4th of July weekend will be here.
If Bemus Point is part of your summer plans, now is a pretty great time to visit.
Save this for later and tag someone who needs a lake day.
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There’s something special about summer in Bemus Point.
Maybe it’s spending the day at the lake, chasing fireflies after dinner, or finding a new favorite spot on Chautauqua Lake. Whatever it is, kids seem to love growing up, and growing memories, here.
Looking for family-friendly fun this summer?
Here`s a great place to start:
🦙 Alpacaville
Meet friendly alpacas, enjoy an educational farm tour, and browse unique alpaca products made locally and around the world.
📚 Bemus Point Public Library
Story times, summer reading, and free Perry`s ice cream rewards for young readers.
⛳️ Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House
Plenty of room to run, family-friendly and pet-friendly events, and a relaxed atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
🏛️ Bemus Point Historical Society
Discover the stories and history that helped shape our lakeside village.
🎨 Lakeside Arts & Furniture
Art classes, private lessons, and creative experiences led by longtime art teacher Amy Reed.
🏖️ Long Point State Park
A sandy beach, lake views, and one of the best places to spend a summer afternoon.
⚓ The Lawson Center
Explore antique boats, hands-on exhibits, and Captain Kid`s Corner.
🎡 Midway State Park
Classic rides, mini golf, go-karts, and old-fashioned family fun right on the lake.
🎬 Movies in the Park
Free family movie nights under the stars on Wednesdays beginning June 24.
The best part? Most of these places are just minutes apart.
That`s summer in Bemus Point. Simple, fun, and full of memories waiting to happen.
Tag a family who should add Bemus Point to their summer plans!👇
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Order the cinnamon roll for the table. Seriously. It is a Bemus Point tradition.
Bemus Point Inn Restaurant has been a favorite breakfast and brunch stop in the village for generations, and locals will absolutely tell you the same thing, get there hungry.
Their giant cinnamon rolls are legendary, and yes, the “sweetest buns in town” slogan has been around forever for a reason. One roll easily becomes a table decision.
Breakfast is served all day, which means you can roll in after a slow lake morning and still order your favorites.
Eggs Benedict. Belgian waffles loaded with fresh berries. Potato pancakes. Hashbrown casserole. Homemade soups and breads. The kind of comfort food that somehow feels even better after a morning on Chautauqua Lake.
And fair warning, this place fills up fast on weekends.
Open daily from 7AM to 2PM.
What is your go-to order at the Bemus Point Inn Restaurant?
📍 4958 Main St. Bemus Point, NY
📞 (716) 386-2221
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Something BIG is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the 4th of July!
We’re excited to officially announce a special America 250 collaboration between Visit Bemus Point and the Village of Mayville for Saturday, July 4, 2026.
This year, both communities will launch music-synchronized fireworks displays across Chautauqua Lake in partnership with Skylighters of New York and Kix Country.
Visitors in each community will be able to tune into Kix Country to hear patriotic music timed to their local fireworks show, creating a lake-wide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.
As part of the celebration, Bemus Point is also expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25 minute show!
We’ll be sharing additional details so make sure to mark yourself as “Interested” or “Going” on the official facebook event page and invite your friends!
We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you on Chautauqua Lake this 4th of July!
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This and drinks with the girls. That is the whole plan. 💅 🍸
First stop.
Modern Expressions Salon and Spa.
Fresh blowout. Fresh mani pedi. Everyone leaves looking like the best version of themselves.
Then drive just down the road to the lake.
Grab drinks on the patio at Splash, EBC Chautauqua, or the Village Casino.
All three sitting right on Chautauqua Lake with views that make the whole afternoon even better.
That is a Bemus Point girls day and it is absolutely the move.
Modern Expressions is a full service salon and spa right in the heart of Bemus Point.
Hair color. Cuts. Nail bar. Manicures. Pedicures. Gel. Men, women, and kids.
And the best part. Walk-ins are always welcome. 🙌
This is your sign to plan that girls trip.
Book ahead to reserve your afternoon with the girls.
📲 (716) 386-4006
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Our camera roll during Memorial Day Weekend in Bemus Point, NY 📍
And yes, it really looks like this. ☀️🌊
There is just something about the first big summer weekend on Chautauqua Lake. The boats are back out, the village is busy again, music is playing somewhere, ice cream lines start forming, and suddenly everyone remembers why they wait all winter for this place.
It is sunset boat rides, packed patios, barefoot kids, lake days that turn into lake nights, and running into people you know everywhere you go.
Summer officially starts here.
If you are spending Memorial Day Weekend in Bemus Point, drop a 👋 below. We want to see who is here this weekend.
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