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Chautauqua Institution

July 4, 2014 By Todd

Chautauqua Institution is a small gated community located along the shores of Chautauqua Lake in New York State.  My wife’s parents owned a cafeteria and cafe in Chautauqua in the 60’s and her brother’s grew up there, but her family moved to Florida and Janice never really got to experience the community.

Van's Corner

Van’s Corner

So having never been back as an adult to experience Chautauqua, she decided to join her brothers on a family vacation for a week to try and experience what life must have been like when the family lived there.

Miller Bell Tower

Miller Bell Tower

Janice begged me to go to Chautauqua for a relaxing vacation around the 4th of July this year and experience it myself.  I will say, it was like being on a cruise without being on a ship.

Bestor Plaza

Bestor Plaza

Every summer for nine weeks, more than 100,000 visitors will set foot in this community to take in the programs, lectures, daily interfaith worship from a Guest Pastor, kids camps and enjoy a unique mix of performing arts in the nice indoor/outdoor Amphitheater.  The Amphitheater also houses the Massey Memorial Organ which is the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world, with 5,640 pipes.

Massey Memorial Organ

Massey Memorial Organ

There is so much more to say about this wonderful little community and the activities or times where you just want to sit on a porch and relax.  This short blog doesn’t even begin to touch the surface of the unique aspects of this quaint little community.

Athenaeum Hotel

Athenaeum Hotel

You know this place must be special if Smithsonian Magazine has named Chautauqua, NY., as the Number 1 “Best Small Town to Visit in 2014”.

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I love to travel with my wife Janice and find great places to eat along the way. This blog is our way of sharing our travels and favorites places to eat, Hopefully the photos, experiences and adventures we have posted will help encourage you to get out there. Read More…

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