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Maps and Directions

Chautauqua is primarily a pedestrian community with very narrow streets. The use of automobiles on the grounds is tightly restricted.

Guest with Main Lot parking can obtain a 45-minute pass at any gate to unload or load the content of the vehicle at their accommodations.

The Institution provides regularly scheduled complimentary shuttle bus and tram service in the Main Lot and on the grounds during the season.

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Bicycles are an efficient way to get around the grounds. They must be equipped with a bell or other signaling device and have brakes in working order.

After sunset a headlight and rear reflector are required, and New York State law requires that bicyclists under 14 wear a safety helmet. A bicycle rental shop is located on the grounds during the season. Bicycles may be rented from the Jamestown Cycle Shop’s Chautauqua location on Massey Avenue, next to the Chautauqua Fire Department, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday, noon–6 p.m. Sunday (716-357-9032). Skateboarding is not permitted on the grounds. Rollerblading is allowed on perimeter streets.

In order to better regulate bicycle traffic at Chautauqua and to provide for better enforcement of our rules and regulations about bicycles, the Institution requires the registration of all bicycles. There is no charge for registration and registration stickers can be issued and mailed by the Ticket Office along with your ticket order.

How To Get To Chautauqua

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GPS Address: 1 Massey Avenue, Chautauqua, NY

Chautauqua Institution is located in the southwestern corner of New York State.

From the New York State Thruway (Interstate 90): Take Exit 60. Turn left onto NY-394/North Portage Street. Continue to follow NY-394 East.

From the Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86):

  • If eastbound, take Exit 7 (Panama/Chautauqua Institution), turn left onto CR-33, then right onto West Lake Road/NY-394.
  • If westbound, take Exit 8 (Mayville/Lakewood), then right on NY-394 West.

Nearby airports include the Buffalo (NY) Niagara International Airport (70 miles northeast) and the Erie (PA) International Airport (40 miles west).

Bus service includes Coach USA (Buffalo to Jamestown 716-665-3076), and Chautauqua Area Rural Transit (Chautauqua County; 1-800-556-8553 in Dunkirk).

Amtrak (Buffalo or Erie, no stops in Chautauqua County) (716) 856-2075.

Transportation to Chautauqua during Summer Assembly

For reservations call, Chautauqua Shuttle & Limousine at 716-683-7455

Saturdays – $60 per person
Buffalo Intl. Airport → CHQ • 7 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
CHQ → Buffalo Intl. Airport • 6:45–7:30 a.m., 8:45–9:30 a.m., 11–11:30 a.m., 2:30–3 p.m. and 4–4:30 p.m.

Sundays –Shuttle service suspended for 2021 on Sundays only private and share ride available.
Buffalo Intl. Airport → CHQ • 1:30 p.m.
CHQ → Buffalo Intl. Airport • 6:45–7:30 a.m. & 3–3:30 p.m.

Private Service – Available Anytime 7 Days a week all year (Sedans, SUV’s Vans, Buses)

Share Private Service – Share the cost of the Private service with another traveler-available anytime 7 Days a week during season.

Also servicing airports:

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada — door to door
  • Niagara Falls airport
  • Jamestown, Chautauqua County Airport
  • Cleveland International Airport
  • Pittsburgh international Airport

Additional Transportation Services

  • A Fancee Limousine Service 1-800-947-1537
  • Buffalo Airport Shuttle 716-685-2550
  • Chautauqua Shuttle & Limousine 716-683-7455 (Buffalo Airport only; reservations should be made in advance)
  • Advanced Transportation 716-267-2607 or 716-499-2607.
  • Sears Luxury Transport 814-730-8032 (all airports; advance reservations required)
  • Transitions Limousine 716-908-3030
  • Uber and Lyft services (availability varies)

Local taxi service:

  • Rainbow Cab 716-484-9994 or 716-664-6463
  • Chautauqua Area Rural Transit (CARTS) (Chautauqua County; 1-800-556-8553 in Dunkirk).
  • Amtrak (Buffalo or Erie, no stops in Chautauqua County) 716-856-2075

Car rentals include:

  • Buffalo International Airport
  • Hertz Rent-A-Car 716-484-1060
  • National Car Rental 1-800-654-3131
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1-800-325-8007

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Building Addresses

Athenaeum Hotel
3 South Lake Drive
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-4444

Bellinger Hall
77 Hedding Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6241

Bratton Theater
35 Pratt Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6233

Brawdy Theater Studios
67 Hurst Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6233

Chautauqua Amphitheater
31 Roberts Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6250

Chautauqua Bookstore
67 Bestor Plaza
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-2151

Chautauqua Boys’ and Girls’ Club
63 South Lake Drive
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6295

Chautauqua Golf Club
4731 West Lake Road
Chautauqua, NY 14722
(716) 357-6211

Chautauqua Institution
1 Ames Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6250

Chautauqua Institution School of Art
19 Prospect Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 836-2787

Chautauqua Institution Vistors’ Center
10 Roberts Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6490

Department of Safety & Security
7 Massey Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6225

Hall of Philosophy
1 Haven Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6250

Heirloom Restaurant
3 South Lake Drive
Mayville, NY, 14722
(716) 357-4444

Hultquist Center
19 Miller Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6348

Jane A. Gross Opera Center
1 West Lake Road
Chautauqua, NY 14722
(716) 357-6286

Main Gate Welcome Center
1 Massey Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6250

Norton Hall
33 Pratt Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6286

Oliver Archives Center
52 South Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6332

The Smith Memorial Library
21 Miller Avenue
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6296

Turner Community Center
4840 West Lake Road
Chautauqua, NY, 14722
(716) 357-6430

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