highlights of comedy's hometown - jamestown,NY Region

It's hard to put the National Comedy Center into words - one simply must experience it. Check out Trip Advisor's 5/5 ratings and reviews, including this one: "Could not have been happier with this experience; top to bottom all around.  We put a solid 5 hours in and weren't able to see and do everything. A must do stop!" 

Comedy Center Park, at the National Comedy Center, is a perfect venue for Comedy-Code experiences when weather permits. Outdoor tables and chairs under a beautiful tent, patio benches and couches, bonfire pits, green space and a beautiful view of Jamestown's RiverWalk.

Jamestown's celebration of comedy started with the Lucy Desi Museums, which feature exact re-creations of I Love Lucy studio sets, screen-used costumes & props, Emmy Awards, & scripts and personal treasures from Lucy and Desi's real life love story. Fans come from around the world because we all love Lucy!

Northwest Arena is the region's premier hockey arena and event venue.  During the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, it transforms into a comedy venue featuring live performances from the biggest names in comedy, including Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Jim Gaffigan, John Mulaney, Amy Schumer, Jeff Foxworthy, Sebastian Maniscalco & more.

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is at the heart of the arts and cultural district in Jamestown.  The Reg showcases a wide variety of events including Lucy Fest comedy shows, live concerts, movies, ballet, orchestras, and gallery shows.  The historic main theater seats 1,100.

Each summer, 100,000+ visitors flock to Chautauqua Institution's victorian cottages and stunning lakeside grounds, in search of respite, community & personal growth. Visit & you'll be smitten. Named a Top 10 Most Beautiful Town in the USA by Travel.com.

Boating, swimming, sailing, fishing, sunrise and sunset views - that's life in the beautiful Chautauqua Lake Region, of  Jamestown, Celeron, Lakewood, Bemus Point, Chautauqua and Mayville.

A driving tour of sites in the life of Jamestown, New York native Lucille Ball. Included are five I Love Lucy murals, Lucy's birth home, her gravesite in Lakeview Cemetery and her grandparents home in Celeron, on a street now named Lucy Lane where she “loved every inch of that weathered shingled house.”

At Lucille Ball Memorial Park, in Celeron, NY, stands two statues of Jamestown's beloved hometown girl.  The original, dubbed Scary Lucy, that many begged to be rid of, and her 'replacement', Lovely Lucy. Celeron officials wisely kept both -the original went viral, became famous, and made her way into a Saturday Night Live skit.  Today, visitors come from far and wide to snap selfies with both.

Now standing on the site of the Celeron Amusement Park that Lucille Ball once loved to visit as a young girl, is a stunning resort hotel with magnificent views of Chautauqua Lake and its stunning sunsets.  Beautiful restaurants, bar, indoor and outdoor pool, putting greens & more.

Stay in the heart of downtown Jamestown in the newly renovated Doubletree by Hilton.  It's right between the National Comedy Center and the Lucy Desi Museum (just a 5 minute walk to both), has ample parking, restaurant, pool, and bar.

LaQuinta Inn & Suites is pet friendly and closest to the National Comedy Center and Northwest Arena.  Start your day with a free breakfast of eggs, waffles, and more. Enjoy a heated indoor pool, fitness center, free WiFi and a business center. 

"Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name . . and they're always glad you came. You want to be where you can see, our troubles are all the same, you want to be where everybody knows your name . . " The Pub is THAT place in Jamestown.  Cheers!

Calling all foodies! Forte is your kind of place.  Specialty cocktails and entrees that will appeal to your eyes and your tastebuds.  Forte has played host to many visiting comedians and their legions of fans.  Just a short walk from the National Comedy Center and next door to the Reg.

Exquisitely done, The Chop House on Main is Jamestown's premiere steak house.  Featuring a contemporary, chef-driven menu, an extensive wine list and a well curated craft cocktail menu, it is beautifully located in the historic Fenton Building in the center of downtown.

You'll love the hip, cool vibe of The Beer Snob where the only thing they're serious about is beer.  Focused on delicious and unique craft beers from all over the country, their 36 tap draft system will keep your glasses full!  Great food too!

Eclectic vegetarian and vegan fare made from scratch daily.  Born a coffee shop.  Married a craft beer and wine shop.  Hatched a full service restaurant.  The food is delicious, the company divine;  Labyrinth Press Company and Brazil is a must-stop on Jamestown's food tour.

Our pick for Jamestown's best pie is hands down Pace's Pizzeria.  You'll be welcomed by friendly servers and pizza masters. Just a short walk down Third Street from the National Comedy Center and Northwest Arena, enjoy indoor dining always & outside dining in summer.  Yum!

Every meal at Landmark is delicious and beautifully presented.  From comfort food like pot roast and mac and cheese, to perfect land and sea combos, seafood, steaks, bowls, small plates, salads, soups and starters.  Fireside dining in winter and outdoor dining in summer.  You'll love it.

Sauce.  One word says it all.  It's a pasta lover's delight with a Godfather theme . . a perfect pairing because their dishes are to die for.   Love Italian food?  Sauce is the real deal.  Be sure to include their garden salads with homemade Italian dressing . .  because it's to die for too! 

Coffee done well.  Crown Street Roasting Company is a specialty coffee roaster in the heart of downtown.  Offering single origin drip and pour over coffee, a full espresso bar, bagel sandwiches, salads, and soup. THE place to meet over coffee.