Visit Bemus Point is the official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY, a small lakeside village on Lake Chautauqua in western New York, where neighbors, businesses, and visitors come together throughout the year.
Bemus Point is the kind of place people find through word of mouth. A friend who spent a summer here, a family that has been coming back for decades, a traveler who stopped in once and kept returning.
The village sits at the midpoint of Lake Chautauqua, a 17-mile lake in the rolling hills of western New York. About three hours from Pittsburgh and Cleveland, an hour and fifteen minutes from Buffalo, and seven hours from New York City. The tagline “Meet Us in the Middle” isn’t just geography. It’s an invitation.
What keeps people coming back is the kind of thing that’s hard to describe. The independent restaurants where the owner knows your name. The shops run by people who live here year-round. The ferry that has been crossing the lake since the 1870s. The festivals that fill the streets with neighbors and visitors who quickly become familiar faces.
Bemus Point is a real village with real businesses owned by real people. The community takes that seriously, and it shows in how the place feels when you spend time there.
Lake Chautauqua
17-mile lake in western New York, one of the state’s largest natural lakes at 1,300 feet above sea level
Location
Bemus Point, NY 14712, Chautauqua County. About 3 hours from Pittsburgh and Cleveland, 1h15 from Buffalo, 7 hours from NYC
A True Village
True incorporated village with its own government and close-knit community fabric
The Bemus Point-Stow Ferry
Crossing Lake Chautauqua since the 1870s, one of the oldest operating ferries in North America
Locally Owned
Every restaurant, shop, and service in the village is independently owned and operated
"Meet us in the middle — because once you arrive, you'll wonder why you ever left."
— Visit Bemus Point
Visit Bemus Point is the official online business directory and tourism guide for the Village of Bemus Point, operated by the Bemus Point Business Association (BPBA). The goal is to connect visitors and locals with every business, event, and community resource the village has to offer.
Complete Local Directory
Complete Local Directory
Every member business in Bemus Point, from restaurants to services, recreation, and community organizations, listed in one place
Events & Community Calendar
Events & Community Calendar
The BPBA’s full events calendar, including Summer Fest, Fall Fest, Movie Series, community meetings, and all village programming
Business Association Voice
Business Association Voice
Visit Bemus Point is the public face of the BPBA, advocating for local businesses, organizing events, and keeping the village active
Visitor Resource
Visitor Resource
Comprehensive guides to dining, accommodations, recreation, shopping, services, real estate, and everything else a visitor needs
The Bemus Point Business Association (BPBA) is the community organization behind Visit Bemus Point. Founded to support and promote local businesses, coordinate community events, and represent the interests of Bemus Point’s commercial community, the BPBA is the engine that keeps this village vibrant.
Member businesses gain a listing on this directory, participation in BPBA events and marketing, a seat at the table in decisions that shape the village’s commercial future, and the support of a community that genuinely believes in buying local, hiring local, and celebrating local.
If you’re a business owner in Bemus Point, or you’re thinking of becoming one, the BPBA is the right place to start.
Restaurants & Eateries
Miles of Lake Chautauqua
Years of Village History
Locally Owned Businesses
Hours from NYC
Ferry Established
If you’re a Bemus Point business owner who isn’t yet part of the BPBA and doesn’t have a listing on this directory, now is the time to get connected. Visit Bemus Point reaches visitors who are actively planning trips to the Lake Chautauqua area.
BPBA membership puts your business in front of thousands of visitors annually, connects you with fellow business owners, and gives you a voice in the events and initiatives that shape the Bemus Point experience.
Full Directory Listing
Business listed with contact details, description, photos, website, and social links
Events & Promotions
Participation in Summer Fest, Fall Fest, Movie Series, and all BPBA events
Community Connections
Direct access to the BPBA network — fellow business owners and community leaders
Collective Voice
A seat at the table for decisions affecting Bemus Point's commercial future
The official business directory and community guide for Bemus Point, NY — operated by the Bemus Point Business Association on the shores of Lake Chautauqua.
May 25th is two weeks away.
Do you have your Bemus Point plans yet?
This is the summer season kick off weekend ☀️
The one where Chautauqua Lake wakes all the way up.
The boats are back out. The patios are packed.
The whole village is buzzing with that energy you only get when summer finally, actually arrives.
🇺🇸 Monday May 25th the Memorial Day Parade rolls through at 10 AM.
Locals love to grab a Bloody Mary at 14 Main and watch from their porch. Others pull up a folding chair right along the lake while the kiddos fill their pockets with candy.
This is not just a holiday weekend.
This is the official start of summer on Chautauqua Lake.
And Bemus Point throws the best one around.
May 22nd through 25th. Come down. Stay a while. You will not want to leave.
Where is your crew spending Memorial Day this year?
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POV: This is what 7 PM looks like in Bemus Point. 📍
You visit Bemus Point once and now you have it locked in.
These are your summer evenings now.
Dinner on the water at the Village Casino.
A walk along the lake with ice cream from Bemus Point Market.
Live music drifting out of EBC Chautauqua.
Hanging out with friends watching the sunset at The Landing at BPT.
The kind of night where nobody checks the time because nobody wants it to end.
Bemus Point does not do ordinary evenings.
It does the kind you talk about for the rest of the summer ☀️
Share with us your Chautauqua Lake Sunsets 🌅
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All clips are community submitted photos originally shared on our Facebook page. Thank you to everyone who captured and shared.
Your Guide to Bemus Point NY 📍
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Whether you are planning your first visit or your hundredth, here’s everything you need to know about what’s in this quaint lakeside village.
Swipe through and start planning the perfect day or weekend.
Tap the link in our bio to explore the full directory. 🌊
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A trip to Bemus Point isn’t complete without a stop here.
The Bemus Point Market is a locally owned shop on Main Street that has everything.
🍦 Over 40 flavors of your favorite Perry`s Ice Cream and soft serve on deck.
Take the family after your waterfront walk. Grab a cone. Walk down to the lake. That is a Bemus Point afternoon.
Boaters: ice, propane, snacks, and a stocked craft beer selection are all waiting for you. Get in, get what you need, get back on the water. 🌊
Now featuring collaborations with local businesses, including Whizz-n-Smash, Stedman’s Coffee, Borsari, local honey and maple syrup, and more.
‼️ Try their Bird Shack Fried Chicken or a made-to-order delicious sub from their deli.
What is your go-to Perry`s flavor?
Drop it in the comments👇
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🌮 Tacos, margaritas, and a lakeside village waking up for the season.
This is the only Cinco de Mayo celebration you need this weekend.
Bemus Point is Blooming and the whole village is throwing a party! 🥳
Guppy`s Restaurant & Tavern is running their annual May Mexican Madness with chef specials, margaritas, mojitos, and their famous Guppy Bowls.
The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is kicking off Cinco de Mayo Weekend starting Friday at 12PM.
Think tacos all weekend, house made margaritas, sombreros, smiling faces, and the friendly team you know and love, all the ingredients for a fun weekend in Bemus Point.
And it doesn`t stop there.
The Village Casino is officially open for the season! Catch up with friends and enjoy food and drink right on the water. 🌊
Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua is back for their 10th Season in Bemus Point!
Enjoy live music with Trever Stribing of PA LINE playing from 6-9PM on Friday, May 1st.
🍻 Don’t miss a special Beer & Seltzer Tasting on Saturday from 2-5PM.
The shops are back. The docks are in.
Bemus Point is officially open‼️
This is the kick-off weekend. The one locals wait for and visitors never forget.
Where are you spending your Cinco de Mayo? 🌮
Drop your plans below.
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20 craft beers on tap. 🍺
House made food.
A deck overlooking the golf course and an outdoor stage for live music. ⛳️
And, the 2025 Chautauqua County Business of the Year is right here in the heart of Bemus Point, NY, just steps from Chautauqua Lake.
The Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is more than just a restaurant, it’s the kind of place people return to every time they visit.
From casual lunches and family dinners to date nights, post-round drinks, and evenings spent outdoors, it’s a space that brings people together in a way that feels easy and genuine.
And, it’s not just dining. ⛳️
Their public golf course is open and right in Bemus Point, making it a go-to spot for both locals and visitors looking to spend time outside.
Known for live music, community events, and a welcoming, family-friendly and pet-friendly atmosphere, the Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House is where friends gather, families connect, and summer comes to life.
🌷 Join them during Bemus is Blooming, May 2nd – 3rd, and experience one of the best places to eat, drink, and spend time near the lake.
Open year-round · 72 Main Street, Bemus Point, NY 📍
Tag someone you`d bring here for a round of golf and a refreshing beverage this summer ☀️🍺
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Something is happening in Bemus Point right now and it’s beautiful 🌷
The Lake is waking up.
The village is coming back to life.
Businesses are opening their doors ,the docks are going in and the energy you only feel in spring on the lake?
It’s here.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to visit.
This is your sign 🙌
Join us at Bemus is Blooming May 2nd and 3rd.
Local Bites. CHQ inspired apparel and home decor.
Text your friends, because that weekend we are meeting in the middle.
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Never heard of Bemus Point? 🌊
Let us fix that.
Tucked along the shores of Chautauqua Lake in Western New York, Bemus Point is the kind of place that your family will always remember. The kind of place you visit once and start planning your next trip before you even leave.
We’re talking lakeside dining with a view. Local shops you won’t find anywhere else. A village that comes alive in every season and a community that genuinely loves sharing it.
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a day trip, or you’re a local who just loves this place this is your home base for everything Bemus Point. 📍
Follow along and we’ll show you everything. 👇
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