Summer in Chautauqua County! So many things to do and see, you'll need a week! Amusement parks, boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, and so much more! Beautiful Chautauqua Lake is just minutes away and offers the opportunity for you to explore and enjoy the best parts of summer! Chautauqua Institution will begin a new season filled with concerts, lectures and all new experiences for those who want the total Chautauqua experience.
    

Autumn in Chautauqua County brings vibrant colors and seasonal pleasures. Don't forget your camera, because these are memorable sights you'll want to preserve forever. A perfect time for long relaxing (and romantic!) walks taking in all the sights and sounds of Chautauqua County in the fall.

Winter brings a brilliant-white wonderland to life in Chautauqua County! With one ski area just minutes away from The William Seward Inn. Spend the day swooshing downhill, and return to the comfort and warmth of our inn for a beautifully prepared dinner.

Enjoy Christmas Shopping at one of the many seasonal, specialty and gift shops in the area. Or spend the day at the Lakewood Mall, with a nostalgic evening wrapping your gifts in front of our fireplace.
    

  
Spring brings Chautauqua County new life! Greet spring with a drive in the country and surround yourself with the natural beauty that is Chautauqua County. Spend the weekend hiking, biking, or bird watching on one of our many nature trails. Or simply relax and let the blooming colors wash away the dwindling winter blahs.