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.
The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry has been crossing Chautauqua Lake since 1811. And The Ferry is almost done for the season. ⛵
The Ferry is one of the last cable-guided ferries in the country. Seven minutes across the narrows of Chautauqua Lake connecting two shores that have depended on each other for over two centuries.
For some people a ride on The Ferry is a generational memory. Something their grandparents did and their parents did and now they do with their kids on a summer afternoon. For others it is the first time and the seven minutes feel like stepping into a different era entirely.
Either way The Ferry is FREE 🆓
Just bring a donation to support this piece of living history.
Dogs are welcome 🐾
Special events and midweek crossings can be booked by emailing info@thebemuspointstowferry.com
Running Friday through Sunday Noon to 8 PM through the end of the season. The Ferry closes after Fall Fest weekend in September.
If you have not ridden The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry this summer, Sunday, September 20th is your last chance. 📍
Find The Ferry on Facebook. The Historic Bemus Point-Stow Ferry.
What is your ferry memory? Tell us in the comments. 👇
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We could use a few extra hands to help get Bemus Point ready for Fall Fest!
Join us Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 PM as we decorate the village with scarecrows and cornstalks.
Meet at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Come for as long as you’re able. We appreciate the help!
Sign up at the link in our bio!
https://bpba10.wildapricot.org/event-6815729
One week from today the streets of Bemus Point will be lined with over 70 vendors. 🍂
Handmade jewelry. Original artwork. Baked goods. Home decor. Kettle corn. Fall food specials at the restaurants. Live music. The Classic Car Cruise-In. The Beer Garden at the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Draw-a-Leaf discounts at participating shops throughout the village. Open Houses. And the final weekend to ride the Bemus Point-Stow Ferry before it closes for the 2026 season.
This is Bemus Point doing what it does best: bringing everyone together to kick off the fall season.
The whole village. All weekend. September 18th through 20th.
Are you coming to Fall Fest this year?
Tell us in the comments. 👇
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Football season is here. 🏈
And Coppola’s Pizzeria on Main Street in Bemus Point is ready for it. 🍕
Third generation family business. Homemade dough and sauce made from authentic Italian recipes brought over from Collepietro, a small village in Italy. That heritage shows up in every pizza, every sub, every wing, every dish that comes out of this kitchen.
And this season they are making it with a Buffalo Bills shaped cutout pizza that is as WNY as it gets. Buffalo Mafia nation. This one is for you.
Pizza. Wings. Subs. Salads. Takeout and delivery right to your door. Catering available for your next event. And if you are looking for a sit-down experience, their second location Andriaccio’s Restaurant is right down the road in Chautauqua.
Open Mon through Thu 3 PM to 8 PM. Fri through Sun 11 AM to 8 PM.
Open year round. 📍 20 Main St, Bemus Point, NY
📞 (716) 567-4057
Bills fans…drop your game day order in the comments. 🏈👇
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Your fall weekend plans just dropped.
Bemus Point Fall Fest is coming September 18-20, and this year’s Street Market is packed with 75+ specialty vendors bringing locally made goods, fall treats, artwork, clothing, home decor and plenty more.
Swipe to see who’s joining us, then start making your shopping list.
Street Market
September 18-20
10 AM-5 PM daily
See you in Bemus Point!
*Vendor list is subject to change
Bemus Point in the Fall. 🍂
There is nothing quite like it.
There is something about September on Chautauqua Lake that stops you in your tracks.
The foliage comes in and suddenly the hills around the lake are every shade of orange, gold, and red.
The sunsets stretch out even longer and they hit with the same colors as the trees.
Youth football on the field. Bills fans and Steelers fans somehow cheering side by side. 🏈
Crisp air. The kind of weekend that feels like a deep exhale.
🍂 And then there is Fall Fest.
September 18th through 20th.
The streets of Bemus Point line up with vendors near and far. The shops are open. The restaurants are rolling out fall specials.
The whole village gathers together for one final celebration before the season turns.
It is equal parts goodbye to summer and the warmest welcome to fall you have ever been part of.
This is the weekend you book the stay and come back to the place you never really wanted to leave.
Where to stay during Fall Fest weekend, Swipe through our slides. 👉
Save this and start planning. 👇
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Save the date...Bemus Point’s Fall Fest is September 18-20!
We hope you’ll join us for a weekend of fall fun with:
🍁 Street Market with over 75 Vendors
🍁 Delicious Fall Food Specials at the Restaurants
🍁 Draw-a-Leaf Discounts at Participating Stores
🍁 Entertainment
🍁 Open Houses
🍁 And More!
SHARE to help us spread the word about this fun filled weekend!
VENDOR REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. If you’d like to be added to our cancelation/wait list, email visitbemuspoint@gmail.com
Sorry. I have to go to Bemus Point.
It is an emergency. 🚨
A helicopter dropping golf balls for a $10,000 prize. Live music all weekend long. One last fireworks night with your people. The Farmers Market Friday morning. A golf cart shuttle to get you everywhere you need to be. Ice cream because summer isn’t over yet. Local shops filled with things you didn’t know you needed. One last ferry crossing before she closes for the season.
This is Labor Day weekend in Bemus Point. September 5th through 7th.
The end of summer deserves a proper send off.
And Bemus Point is where that happens.
Tag who you are bringing to Meet us in the Middle this Labor Day Weekend.
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