The Villager is a community newspaper serving Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties with a focus on arts, events, and local happenings. The paper keeps politics out of the picture entirely, staying focused on the people, places, and events that make up daily life in the region.
For visitors and residents alike, it’s a good way to stay connected to what’s going on in and around Bemus Point and the broader community throughout the year.
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
5 Tips for the Perfect Lake Life Escape. 📍 Bemus Point Edition.
Save this. You’re going to want it later. ☀️
1️⃣ Ride the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry.
This is not optional. One of the only cable-guided ferries left in the country, crossing Chautauqua Lake since 1811. It runs Friday evenings and weekends all summer starting Memorial Day weekend. It’s free, just bring a donation and your camera. Bonus points if you catch it at golden hour. 🌅
2️⃣ Eat somewhere that makes you stop and say, “Wait… how is this place real?”
Guppy`s Restaurant and Tavern for the Stromboli, Fish Tacos, and a gondola seat if you can grab one. Then make your way to The Green Door Tavern for what many locals will tell you are the best wings in town. Try the famous Feegan’s Medium Brown Sugar or Tom’s Original Trail sauce. Seriously. Both are local legends for a reason. 🍗
3️⃣ Find your sunset spot and stay awhile.
The docks. The patio at EBC Chautauqua or Splash. The Landing at BPT. Claim your spot by 7 PM and just take it in. Chautauqua Lake sunsets are the kind that make people come back year after year.
4️⃣ Walk the whole village strip. All of it.
Local boutiques. Ice cream stops. Hidden gems tucked all along Main Street. You’ll probably leave with shopping bags, a coffee in hand, and plans to come back tomorrow.
5️⃣ Book your next trip before you leave.
Everyone says the same thing after their first weekend in Bemus Point: “We should’ve stayed longer.” Summer on Chautauqua Lake is not a one time thing. It’s a lifestyle.
What would YOU add to this list? 👇
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No trip to Bemus Point is complete without a stop here.
Right in the heart of the village on Main Street sits 14 Main 📍
This is the spot locals head to every Memorial Day weekend. Bloody Marys on the porch while the parade rolls through, good food, good people, and a front row seat to everything that makes this village special.
And the best part? 14 Main is open year round. So whether it is a busy summer Saturday or a random Wednesday in January when you just need to get out of the house, they’ve got you covered.
It’s one of those places you visit once and somehow end up returning to every single trip.
What’s the one dish you still talk about after you leave? 👇
Bemus Point is back.
And lake life? 🌊 Almost in session.
If this is your kind of summer ☀️
You’ll want to be following this page.
✅ Sunsets over Chautauqua Lake that stop you mid-conversation
✅ Dining where the view is part of the experience
✅ Local boutiques, farmers markets, and small shops full of charm
✅ Movies in the park, live music, and a summer calendar packed with community events
✅ A village that somehow feels like home the moment you arrive
📍Welcome to Bemus Point, NY.
Where the lake is always calling, and summer memories come easy.
Tag a friend who needs a lake day ⚓️
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May 25th is two weeks away.
Do you have your Bemus Point plans yet?
This is the summer season kick off weekend ☀️
The one where Chautauqua Lake wakes all the way up.
The boats are back out. The patios are packed.
The whole village is buzzing with that energy you only get when summer finally, actually arrives.
🇺🇸 Monday May 25th the Memorial Day Parade rolls through at 10 AM.
Locals love to grab a Bloody Mary at 14 Main and watch from their porch. Others pull up a folding chair right along the lake while the kiddos fill their pockets with candy.
This is not just a holiday weekend.
This is the official start of summer on Chautauqua Lake.
And Bemus Point throws the best one around.
May 22nd through 25th. Come down. Stay a while. You will not want to leave.
Where is your crew spending Memorial Day this year?
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POV: This is what 7 PM looks like in Bemus Point. 📍
You visit Bemus Point once and now you have it locked in.
These are your summer evenings now.
Dinner on the water at the Village Casino.
A walk along the lake with ice cream from Bemus Point Market.
Live music drifting out of EBC Chautauqua.
Hanging out with friends watching the sunset at The Landing at BPT.
The kind of night where nobody checks the time because nobody wants it to end.
Bemus Point does not do ordinary evenings.
It does the kind you talk about for the rest of the summer ☀️
Share with us your Chautauqua Lake Sunsets 🌅
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All clips are community submitted photos originally shared on our Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who captured and shared.
Your Guide to Bemus Point NY 📍
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Whether you are planning your first visit or your hundredth, here’s everything you need to know about what’s in this quaint lakeside village.
Swipe through and start planning the perfect day or weekend.
Tap the link in our bio to explore the full directory. 🌊
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A trip to Bemus Point isn’t complete without a stop here.
The Bemus Point Market is a locally owned shop on Main Street that has everything.
🍦 Over 40 flavors of your favorite Perry`s Ice Cream and soft serve on deck.
Take the family after your waterfront walk. Grab a cone. Walk down to the lake. That is a Bemus Point afternoon.
Boaters: ice, propane, snacks, and a stocked craft beer selection are all waiting for you. Get in, get what you need, get back on the water. 🌊
Now featuring collaborations with local businesses, including Whizz-n-Smash, Stedman’s Coffee, Borsari, local honey and maple syrup, and more.
‼️ Try their Bird Shack Fried Chicken or a made-to-order delicious sub from their deli.
What is your go-to Perry`s flavor?
Drop it in the comments👇
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🌮 Tacos, margaritas, and a lakeside village waking up for the season.
This is the only Cinco de Mayo celebration you need this weekend.
Bemus Point is Blooming and the whole village is throwing a party! 🥳
Guppy`s Restaurant & Tavern is running their annual May Mexican Madness with chef specials, margaritas, mojitos, and their famous Guppy Bowls.
The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is kicking off Cinco de Mayo Weekend starting Friday at 12PM.
Think tacos all weekend, house made margaritas, sombreros, smiling faces, and the friendly team you know and love, all the ingredients for a fun weekend in Bemus Point.
And it doesn`t stop there.
The Village Casino is officially open for the season! Catch up with friends and enjoy food and drink right on the water. 🌊
Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua is back for their 10th Season in Bemus Point!
Enjoy live music with Trever Stribing of PA LINE playing from 6-9PM on Friday, May 1st.
🍻 Don’t miss a special Beer & Seltzer Tasting on Saturday from 2-5PM.
The shops are back. The docks are in.
Bemus Point is officially open‼️
This is the kick-off weekend. The one locals wait for and visitors never forget.
Where are you spending your Cinco de Mayo? 🌮
Drop your plans below.
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