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Chautauqua Bookstore

67 Bestor Plaza, lower level of the Post Office Building | 716.357.2151 | Website | Facebook

Open daily, year-round. Your one stop shop on the grounds for program related books, art supplies, an amazing array of gifts and cards and Chautauqua logo apparel and gifts. Distribution location for Community Compost Program bags.

Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chautauqua Golf Club Pro Shop

4731 West Lake Road | 716.357.6211 | Website

Open to the public. Fully-stocked Pro Shop offers golf equipment, apparel and logo merchandise.

Closed for the 2023 season.

CHQ Tech Squad

1 Ames Avenue; Colonnade building, lower level | 716.357.6426 | Website

Hardware repair, software support, wifi installation. Computer and tech-related accessories for sale. Access to store requires navigating stair. Transportation Options: North Bus, South Bus, Bestor Bus, Tram, Lake Tram

Chautauqua Wearhouse

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade | 716.357.4629 | Facebook

Ladies apparel and menswear collection, accessories; unique selection of specialty and premium brands.

The Gallery Store

33 Wythe Ave, Strohl Art Center | 716.357.2771 | Website

The Gallery Store represents artists and artisans from across the country and around the world. This museum quality store offers jewelry, leather goods, glass, wood, ceramic and textile works carefully and creatively designed. You can now shop The Gallery Store anytime online!

Friday & Saturday: 1–4 p.m.
or by appointment

GG My Love 

1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716.357.4348 | Facebook

Women’s stylish and unique apparel, jewelry and comfortable shoes. Elevator in rear of the St. Elmo building on Wythe Avenue.

November: Open by appointment until Thanksgiving then Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. until New Year’s Day.

Closed January through mid-April.

GG My Love 2

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade building, lower level (near Women’s restroom) | 716.357.4348 | Facebook

Oh My Gauze women’s cotton apparel, linen, jewelry, and clearance shoes.

Gretchen’s Gallery

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade | 716.969.1268 | Website | Facebook

Original fine art and handcrafted gifts by regional artists, jewelry, vintage and home decor.

Jamestown Cycle Shop Bike Rent

10 Massey Ave, near the Fire Department | 716.664.4112 | Website

Open during the summer assembly season for bicycle rentals and equipment sales.

Pat’s at Chautauqua

1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo concourse | 716.357.9032 | Facebook

Women’s apparel, accessories, jewelry, and gift items. Elevator in rear of the St. Elmo building on Wythe Avenue.

Plaza Market

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade 

A convenient European-style market with upscale grab-and-go food offerings alongside basic grocery and household essentials. Distribution location for Community Compost Program bags.

Closed until the 2024 season.

Shaw Laundry

4793 West Lake Road

Open year-round, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Machines take quarters. The change machine takes single and five dollar bills. During the nine-week summer assembly season services include: dry cleaning, wash and fold service, laundromat.

Soap Opera Laundromat

Massey Avenue, behind Bike Rent

Open daily 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the nine-week summer assembly season. Machines take quarters. The change machine takes single and five dollar bills.

Spruce Home Décor

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade | 716.241.1085 | Facebook

Unique home décor and gift products.

Closed until the 2024 season.

St. Elmo Day Spa

1 Pratt Ave, St. Elmo Concourse | 716.357.2224 | Website | Facebook | Book an Appointment

Full service day spa which features therapeutic massage, facials, body treatments, waxing, and full-service hair and nail services. The spa can accommodate groups for birthdays, bachelorette parties and day of the wedding services. Elevator in rear of the St. Elmo building on Wythe Avenue.

Monday–Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Vincenza Salon & Spa

1 Ames Ave, Colonnade | 716.357.4135 | Facebook

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