Join Bucket List Tours in this one-of-a-kind Chautauqua Lake Region bus tour. Featuring the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum and so much more. Lodging is at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. This resort hotel is located on 9 acres on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
Day #1
Our first stop is BREAKFAST at The Gardens in State College. Onward to BEMUS POINT, NY a charming village located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This picturesque community offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and natural beauty. Included is a tour of the BOAT MUSEUM in Bemus Point. Learn about some of the unique boats that have sailed Chautauqua Lake. Lunch, and free time on your own. https://www.bemuspointny.org A short drive and we will arrive at the CHAUTAUQUA HARBOR HOTEL our luxurious home for the next three nights. After checking in you will have free time for swimming, reading a book along the lake, taking a walk, or relaxing in the warm sun. https://www.thechautauquaharborhotel.com
This evening have fun and enjoy a SUMMER-STYLE PICNIC by the shore of Chautauqua Lake. Walking distance to the Harbor Hotel, so you can come and go as you please. Enjoy burgers, hotdogs, pasta salad, chips, and cookies, the bar is located right by the pavilion so you can get your favorite cocktail or wine for dinner. Enjoy live music from our favorite local band, they will have you up and dancing! Spend the remainder of the evening relaxing by a firepit along the lake talking with fellow travelers, take in a nightly swim, this is your time.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Phone 716-489-2800.
MEALS: B, D
Day #2 Your day starts with a BREAKFAST BUFFET. We will have a STEP-ON-GUIDE for a guided tour of Jamestown. See Jamestown the way Lucy would have. From the home, she was born to her burial site. Along with many other culturally significant spots. As we tour the LUCY-DESI MUSEUM dive more into Lucy’s personal and professional life. With original props, scripts, customs, and much more. LUNCH is included in Ricky's Tropicana Room. https://lucy-desi.com The NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER is our next stop on the tour this Top-rated museum is voted #1 by USA Today. This new and interactive museum is dedicated to the art of comedy. https://comedycenter.org
Returning to our hotel you will have time to freshen up before departing for CHAUTAUQUA BELl, 1 of 4 remaining authentic steamboats still left in the country. Sit back and relax on this narrated historical tour as we regale you with the history of the area and a few personal antidotes. Enjoy a SUMMER BBQ including chicken, two summer sides, dinner roll, and dessert. https://269belle.com Spend the evening relaxing by a firepit along the lake talking with fellow travelers, take in a nightly swim, this is your time.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Phone 716-489-2800.
MEALS: B, L, D
Day #3 Your day starts with a BREAKFAST BUFFET, enjoy free time by the pool, take a stroll along the lake, or read a book. This is your time, your way.
If you’re visiting Wine Country a local winery is a must. This winery offers guests a unique opportunity to learn about the grapes, harvesting, and production of wine, WINE-TASTING is also included, Topping off this experience is LUNCH consisting of lasagna with homemade red sauce, Italian sausage, roll, and paired with a glass of wine. Next, we will visit the DUNKIRK LIGHT HOUSE one of Lake Eries’s oldest lighthouses. If you wish you may climb the lighthouse and tour the lightkeeper's house. http://www.dunkirklighthouse.com A nice DINNER is included at a local restaurant.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Phone 716-489-2800.
MEALS: B, L, D
Day #4 Your day starts with a BREAKFAST BUFFET. Unfortunately, it’s time to say goodbye to the Harbor Hotel. We have one more tour before departing the Lake Chautauqua region. A STEP-ON-GUIDED tour of the Chautauqua Institution is a wonderful way to explore one of the region’s most iconic destinations. A charming community that’s been a hub of culture, education, art, and spirituality for over a century. You’ll hear of many notable residents and visitors, and see stunning Victorian-era homes with gingerbread details, beautiful gardens, and more. A BUFFET-STYLE LUNCH will be served at the Athenaeum Hotel on the property. https://www.chq.org
MEALS: B, L
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Accommodations: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, 10 Dunham Avenue, Celoron, NY 14720. Phone 716-489-2800.
Services and Amenities:
- Our thoughtful amenities and extra touches enhance your guest experience, including complimentary morning fresh brewed Starbucks coffee and tea.
- We offer an onsite professional Concierge.
- Our guest rooms feature a fluffy robe and Natura eco-friendly in-room amenities.
- 135 deluxe guest rooms.
- Lakehouse Tap and Grille Carousel Bar overlooking Chautauqua Lake Indoor and outdoor pools.
- Outdoor fire pits Pier Ballroom and Conference Center.
- State-of-the-art fitness center Business Center.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Bellman Service Coffee and Tea stations on every floor.
- Luxurious bedding and in room amenities.