Chautauqua

The Chautauqua Institution is located in the small town of Chautauqua, NY...

... on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.

While there, we tried to get the "lay of the land" by exploring as much of the town as time permitted.

It is full of gracious old homes - some used as summer cottages, while others house residents all year long.

The beach is a beautiful spot...

This old hotel is part of the Institution.

(We tried to get a reservation there for a meal - but were out of luck.)

So we ate more humbly - once, in a church hall - a less expensive option.

Another time, in a cafe, entertained by local musicians.

We enjoyed wandering around, as time permitted. (There was so much to do!)

One interesting relic of an earlier era was the town post office...

















... with its original brass mail boxes!

The town square - another relic of the original institution - was a popular place to relax on a hot day.

In every way, a charming place to visit!