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.
Five reasons we love Bemus Point. And why people keep coming back summer after summer.
🌅 The sunsets over Chautauqua Lake are the kind that stop conversations mid-sentence.
🎶 Live music drifts through the village Thursday through Saturday. From the Village Casino waterfront to the EBC deck to the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. You do not have to go looking for it. It finds you.
🎥 Movies in the Park on Wednesdays under the summer stars. Kids in lawn chairs. Families spread out on blankets. The kind of evening that becomes the memory that lasts long after summer ends.
🌊 Chautauqua Lake on a summer afternoon. Boats out. Water warm. Nowhere else any of you need to be.
And the village itself. Main Street alive. Familiar faces. The feeling of a place that genuinely loves having you here.
Meet us in the middle. 🌊
Send this to someone who has never been to Bemus Point.
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Some mornings in Bemus Point call for a slow start. Lake Life Café on Main Street is exactly that. ☕
Sustainable gourmet coffee. Smoothies. Breakfast sandwiches. Wraps. Salads. The kind of menu that works whether you are fueling up for a full day on Chautauqua Lake or just looking for a reason to sit down and exhale.
Order the Frozen Lake Life Latte. The Turkey Brie Cranberry on focaccia if you are staying a while. Find a seat inside where it is quiet and comfortable, or head out to the patio where the kids can play cornhole and board games while you actually finish a conversation.
Open 7 days a week.
Mon through Fri 7 AM to 2 PM. Sat and Sun 8 AM to 2 PM.
📍 22 Main St, Bemus Point, NY
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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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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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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? 👇
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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The 4th of July in Bemus Point just feels different.
Boats on the water all day.
Patios full.
Live music drifting through the village.
The kind of summer day that starts with coffee by the lake and somehow turns into fireworks before you know it.
By evening, the village is buzzing. Friends gathering on docks. Families finding their favorite spots. Restaurants full. The lake packed with boats.
Then at 10 PM, all eyes turn to Bemus Bay.
As part of the America 250 celebration, enjoy 25 minutes of music-accompanied fireworks launching from barges in Bemus Bay.
Tune in to Kix Country 96.5 & 100.3 and watch the soundtrack come to life in the sky.
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