A small lakeside village on the shores of Lake Chautauqua. Good food, friendly people, a historic ferry, and one of the most beautiful lakes in New York.
RESTAURANTS
MILES OF LAKE CHAUTAUQUA
LOCAL BUSINESSES
FROM BUFFALO AREA
Hrs from Pittsburgh & Cleveland
FROM NYC
Bemus Point sits along the shores of Lake Chautauqua, a 17-mile lake in the hills of western New York. The village is small and walkable, with locally owned restaurants, shops, and businesses that have been part of the community for years.
The people here live here. They know their customers by name, show up at the same community events, and take care of the same lake. Itβs the kind of place that people return to for years and eventually bring their families back to.
βMeet us in the middleβ isnβt just a tagline. Itβs an invitation to a village at the center of the lake, about three hours from Pittsburgh and Cleveland, where people come once and keep coming back.
Locally Owned
The restaurants, shops, and services here are owned by people who live in the community. Your spending supports real neighbors.
Lake Chautauqua on Your Doorstep
A 17-mile lake thatβs good for boating, fishing, swimming, and watching the sun go down over the water.
A Ferry Since the 1870s
The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry has been crossing this lake for over 150 years. Ride it at least once.
A Real Community:
The BPBA organizes festivals, supports businesses, and keeps the village vibrant for residents and visitors alike.
Accommodations
Lakeside lodges, boutique inns, waterfront suites, and a stunning wedding venue are all waiting in Bemus Point. However you choose to stay, the village makes it easy to feel at home on Chautauqua Lake.
Dining & Restaurants
Waterfront dining, casual taverns, morning coffee, and specialty cafΓ©s β the village has a full range of locally owned options to choose from whatever you’re in the mood for.
Shopping & Boutiques
Every shop in the village is independently owned by someone who calls Bemus Point home. Hand-thrown pottery, alpaca fiber goods, artisan furniture, children’s gifts, and locally made apparel are just some of what you’ll find walking through the village.
Recreation & Activities
Get out on the water with kayak rentals or a private boat charter, ride the historic Stow Ferry, play a round of lakeside golf, or spend an afternoon at a nationally recognized boat museum. On Chautauqua Lake, there’s no shortage of ways to fill the day.
Local Services
Contractors, architects, attorneys, a credit union, a makerspace, veteran organizations, and the public library β the full range of services that keep a real village running.
Events & Festivals
From Summer Fest and Fall Fest to free outdoor movie nights and community meetings, the village event calendar reflects a community that genuinely shows up for itself.
Grocery & Convenience
The Bemus Point Market on Main Street keeps the village stocked year round with fresh produce, pantry essentials, and everything you need for your time on the lake.
Real Estate
Whether you’re looking for a lakefront home, a village cottage, a vacation rental, or an investment property, the area has a strong network of local agents who know Chautauqua Lake real estate inside and out.
About Bemus Point
Learn about Visit Bemus Point, the Bemus Point Business Association, and the village itself β its history, its character, and the people who have made this small lakeside community a place worth returning to.
Hair & Spa Services
Modern Expressions Salon & Spa offers professional hair styling, color, and spa services right in the village, with the kind of warm, unhurried atmosphere that fits Bemus Point perfectly.
These are the experiences that turn first-time visitors into lifelong regulars.
Bemus Point-Stow Ferry
RECREATION
Bemus Point-Stow Ferry
SEE LISTING βHandcrafted Pottery & Art
SHOPPING
Handcrafted Pottery & Art
EXPLORE SHOPPING βOne Fine Day Boat Charter
RECREATION
Private Charters with One Fine Day
SEE LISTING β
In Bemus Point, the businesses are owned by people who live here. The events are organized by community members. Itβs been this way for a long time, and the community works to keep it that way.
Thereβs no formula for it. It just comes from a group of people who care about the same place and show up for it, year after year.
Lakefront Life
14 Locally Owned Restaurants
3 Hours from Pittsburgh
150+ Year Old Ferry
Year-Round Events
Real
Community
Join the Bemus Point Business Association and add your listing to the directory. Itβs how visitors find local businesses when planning a trip to the lake.
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY β operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
Your Chautauqua Lake summer just got a serious upgrade.
The Landing BPT is Bemus Pointβs private lake club, and it might be exactly what your summer has been missing.
Prime lakeside seating. Smokeless fire pits. Music. Yard games. Live events all season long. Bring your own drinks, pack a picnic, or order from the restaurants right around the corner.
Dogs welcome, too.
No boat? No problem.
A Grounds Membership gives you and a family member unlimited access, plus up to four guests each visit.
Not ready for the full season? Grab a Day Pass or a Weekend Pass and come see what youβve been missing.
Your lake life upgrade is waiting.
Claim your summer at thelandingbpt.com
What does your perfect Chautauqua Lake afternoon look like?
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Some places are just destinations.
Bemus Point becomes part of your story.
Maybe itβs summers on the lake. Maybe itβs a favorite restaurant, a family tradition, or a memory you still talk about years later.
Whatever it is, people keep coming back.
The lakeside charm. The village. The people.
Once you experience it, you understand.
Where are you visiting from?
Drop your hometown below! Weβd love to see how far people travel to meet us in the middle. β
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The locals know June might be the best month of the year in Bemus Point.
π The lake is warming up.
The patios are open.
βοΈ Summer events are starting to fill the calendar.
And somehow, everything still feels a little slower.
Here are 5 reasons we love June on Chautauqua Lake.
1οΈβ£ More room to enjoy the lake.
Whether you`re boating, kayaking, fishing, or simply watching the water from shore, June gives you a little extra breathing room before the peak summer rush arrives.
2οΈβ£ Patio season is back.
Lunch by the water. Dinner outside.
One more drink because the weather is too nice to leave.
June was made for outdoor dining.
3οΈβ£ Summer traditions return.
Golf rounds, ice cream runs, evening walks, and all those little routines that make summer feel like summer.
4οΈβ£ The Farmers & Artisans Market is back.
Every Friday at Sunset Park, you`ll find fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, handmade products, and some of the best lake views around.
5οΈβ£ The sunsets.
June evenings on Chautauqua Lake have a way of making you slow down.
Calm water, warm air, and skies that seem to put on a show every night.
And before you know it, 4th of July weekend will be here.
If Bemus Point is part of your summer plans, now is a pretty great time to visit.
Save this for later and tag someone who needs a lake day.
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Thereβs something special about summer in Bemus Point.
Maybe itβs spending the day at the lake, chasing fireflies after dinner, or finding a new favorite spot on Chautauqua Lake. Whatever it is, kids seem to love growing up, and growing memories, here.
Looking for family-friendly fun this summer?
Here`s a great place to start:
π¦ Alpacaville
Meet friendly alpacas, enjoy an educational farm tour, and browse unique alpaca products made locally and around the world.
π Bemus Point Public Library
Story times, summer reading, and free Perry`s ice cream rewards for young readers.
β³οΈ Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House
Plenty of room to run, family-friendly and pet-friendly events, and a relaxed atmosphere everyone can enjoy.
ποΈ Bemus Point Historical Society
Discover the stories and history that helped shape our lakeside village.
π¨ Lakeside Arts & Furniture
Art classes, private lessons, and creative experiences led by longtime art teacher Amy Reed.
ποΈ Long Point State Park
A sandy beach, lake views, and one of the best places to spend a summer afternoon.
β The Lawson Center
Explore antique boats, hands-on exhibits, and Captain Kid`s Corner.
π‘ Midway State Park
Classic rides, mini golf, go-karts, and old-fashioned family fun right on the lake.
π¬ Movies in the Park
Free family movie nights under the stars on Wednesdays beginning June 24.
The best part? Most of these places are just minutes apart.
That`s summer in Bemus Point. Simple, fun, and full of memories waiting to happen.
Tag a family who should add Bemus Point to their summer plans!π
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Order the cinnamon roll for the table. Seriously. It is a Bemus Point tradition.
Bemus Point Inn Restaurant has been a favorite breakfast and brunch stop in the village for generations, and locals will absolutely tell you the same thing, get there hungry.
Their giant cinnamon rolls are legendary, and yes, the βsweetest buns in townβ slogan has been around forever for a reason. One roll easily becomes a table decision.
Breakfast is served all day, which means you can roll in after a slow lake morning and still order your favorites.
Eggs Benedict. Belgian waffles loaded with fresh berries. Potato pancakes. Hashbrown casserole. Homemade soups and breads. The kind of comfort food that somehow feels even better after a morning on Chautauqua Lake.
And fair warning, this place fills up fast on weekends.
Open daily from 7AM to 2PM.
What is your go-to order at the Bemus Point Inn Restaurant?
π 4958 Main St. Bemus Point, NY
π (716) 386-2221
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Something BIG is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the 4th of July!
Weβre excited to officially announce a special America 250 collaboration between Visit Bemus Point and the Village of Mayville for Saturday, July 4, 2026.
This year, both communities will launch music-synchronized fireworks displays across Chautauqua Lake in partnership with Skylighters of New York and Kix Country.
Visitors in each community will be able to tune into Kix Country to hear patriotic music timed to their local fireworks show, creating a lake-wide celebration for Americaβs 250th anniversary.
As part of the celebration, Bemus Point is also expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25 minute show!
Weβll be sharing additional details so make sure to mark yourself as βInterestedβ or βGoingβ on the official facebook event page and invite your friends!
We canβt wait to celebrate with all of you on Chautauqua Lake this 4th of July!
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This and drinks with the girls. That is the whole plan. π
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First stop.
Modern Expressions Salon and Spa.
Fresh blowout. Fresh mani pedi. Everyone leaves looking like the best version of themselves.
Then drive just down the road to the lake.
Grab drinks on the patio at Splash, EBC Chautauqua, or the Village Casino.
All three sitting right on Chautauqua Lake with views that make the whole afternoon even better.
That is a Bemus Point girls day and it is absolutely the move.
Modern Expressions is a full service salon and spa right in the heart of Bemus Point.
Hair color. Cuts. Nail bar. Manicures. Pedicures. Gel. Men, women, and kids.
And the best part. Walk-ins are always welcome. π
This is your sign to plan that girls trip.
Book ahead to reserve your afternoon with the girls.
π²Β (716) 386-4006
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Our camera roll during Memorial Day Weekend in Bemus Point, NY π
And yes, it really looks like this. βοΈπ
There is just something about the first big summer weekend on Chautauqua Lake. The boats are back out, the village is busy again, music is playing somewhere, ice cream lines start forming, and suddenly everyone remembers why they wait all winter for this place.
It is sunset boat rides, packed patios, barefoot kids, lake days that turn into lake nights, and running into people you know everywhere you go.
Summer officially starts here.
If you are spending Memorial Day Weekend in Bemus Point, drop a π below. We want to see who is here this weekend.
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πΈ All photos are community submitted images originally shared with Visit Bemus Point. Thank you for sharing your lake life with us.
