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. It’s the kind of place that people return to for years and eventually bring their families back to.
“Meet us in the middle” isn’t just a tagline. It’s 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 that’s 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 cafés — 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 — 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 — 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 →Handcrafted Pottery & Art
SHOPPING
Handcrafted Pottery & Art
EXPLORE SHOPPING →One Fine Day Boat Charter
RECREATION
Private Charters with One Fine Day
SEE LISTING →
In Bemus Point, the businesses are owned by people who live here. The events are organized by community members. It’s been this way for a long time, and the community works to keep it that way.
There’s 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. It’s how visitors find local businesses when planning a trip to the lake.
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
Who’s ready for another movie night? 🍿🎬
Enjoy a FREE showing of Cars at the Village of Bemus Point’s Movies in the Park! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family for a fun evening.
🗓 Wednesday, July 8
🕗 Movie begins at 8:00 PM
📍 Village Sunset Park (right next to the Village Casino)
🍿 Popcorn provided!
A thank you to The Hotel Lenhart for sponsoring tonight’s movie and helping make this community tradition possible.
Thank you for sharing your fireworks photos! We want to see how you spent your weekend in Bemus Point, NY! Tag us in your 4th of July photo dumps so we can share!
Swipe through and see if Bemus Point belongs on your summer list.
Water toys on Chautauqua Lake. Gondola seating at Guppy’s. A froyo stop at Happy Cow. 9 holes at Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House. Live music at the Village Casino. A Bloody Mary on the porch at 14 Main. Boutique shopping on Main Street. A campfire with friends. Waking up to lake views.
You might just be a Bemus Point person.
Some people come for a weekend.
Some come back every summer.
Some never really leave.
Which one is already on your Bemus Point list? 👇
What an amazing show in Bemus Point, NY last night! Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 4th of July on Chautauqua Lake!
We’d love to see photos of you and your view of the show! Tag us so we can share!
Tonight’s the night, we’ll see you in Bemus Point at 10PM! Music will be streaming in the Village Park’s viewing area.
Something BIG is coming to Chautauqua Lake for the 4th of July!
We’re 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-accompanied 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 during their local fireworks show, creating a lake-wide celebration for America’s 250th anniversary.
As part of the celebration, Bemus Point is also expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25 minute show!
We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you on Chautauqua Lake!
#chautauqualake #bemuspoint #visitbemuspoint #4thofjuly #fireworks
If you’ve spent time in Bemus Point, you’ve probably seen Miss Joanie rolling through town.
The only stretch golf cart limo shuttle in Bemus Point and one of the most unique ways to experience the village.
Eight passengers.
Open air.
Lake views.
A ride that’s just as fun as the destination.
Birthdays. Bachelorettes. Weddings. Anniversaries. Family weekends. Or just because it’s a beautiful summer day.
Miss Joanie’s Shuttle operates May through November and is available for private rides for your special occasion.
Because sometimes getting there should be part of the fun.
📲 Call or text to book: 716-338-5095
Have you ridden with Miss Joanie?
Share with us your ride photos 👇
The 4th of July in Bemus Point just feels different.
Boats on the water all day.
Patios full.
Live music drifting through the village.
The kind of summer day that starts with coffee by the lake and somehow turns into fireworks before you know it.
By evening, the village is buzzing. Friends gathering on docks. Families finding their favorite spots. Restaurants full. The lake packed with boats.
Then at 10 PM, all eyes turn to Bemus Bay.
As part of the America 250 celebration, enjoy 25 minutes of music-accompanied fireworks launching from barges in Bemus Bay.
Tune in to Kix Country 96.5 & 100.3 and watch the soundtrack come to life in the sky.
🇺🇸 July 4th📍Bemus Point, NY 🌊 Meet us in the Middle
Who are you spending the 4th with this year?
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One of the biggest nights of the summer is almost here!
Join us in Bemus Point on Saturday, July 4 at 10PM for a special America 250 Fireworks Celebration over Chautauqua Lake!
This year, Bemus Point is expanding its traditional fireworks display into an extended 25-minute show in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Fireworks will launch from barges in Bemus Bay and can be viewed from Village Park, Lakeside Drive, boats, docks, and countless spots around the lake.
Make it a full evening by tuning into Kix Country 96.5 & 100.3, where a patriotic soundtrack will accompany the fireworks and add another layer to the celebration.
Spend the day exploring Bemus Point before the show! Shop our local boutiques, grab dinner or ice cream, enjoy live music, and take in everything our lakeside village has to offer before looking to the sky at 10PM.
Bring your family, your lawn chairs, and your patriotic spirit. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
A huge thank you to the sponsors helping make this celebration possible:
• Bemus Point Business Association
• Kix Country 96.5 & 100.3
• Bemus Bay Water Toys
• Village of Bemus Point
• • Cleveland Marble & Mosaic Company
• Skillmans
• Chautauqua Lake Association
See you on the lake! 🇺🇸🎆
