Jamestown NY (14701, 14702): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

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Welcome to Jamestown, NY
Overview Jamestown is one of two cities in Chautauqua County (Dunkirk is the other) and, with more than 31,000 residents, is the most populated municipality in the county. Jamestown is in the southeastern part Chautauqua County, bordered to the north and east by the town of Ellicott (and to the east by the village of Falconer), to the south by the towns of Kiantone and Busti, and to the west by Busti and the village of Celoron. Jamestown is just minutes from the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake and close to the lake’s bustling villages and the Chautauqua Institution. Jamestown has several historic buildings and attractions and one of the best shopping districts in the county. The city is at the center of an impressive agricultural region with major producers including Welch’s and Kraft Foods. Jamestown once was called the “Furniture Capital of the World,” with well-attended expositions held at the still-standing Furniture Mart building. Jamestown’s biggest claim to fame is native daughter and comedy legend Lucille Ball – a popular museum in her honor is in Jamestown – but has other famous natives, including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Local Museums & Landmarks Jamestown has several museums worth seeing, starting with the Lucy-Desi Museum dedicated to Lucille Ball. The museum now includes the soon-to-be National Comedy Center, which is expected to open in 2017. Other sites in Jamestown include the Lucille M. Wright Air Museum (which includes a planetarium), the Fenton History Center, the Robert H. Jackson Center, and the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. The Jamestown Gateway Erie Train Station, a historical building that played a big role in the development of Jamestown, offers tours.

Welcome to Jamestown, NY

Overview

Jamestown is one of two cities in Chautauqua County (Dunkirk is the other) and, with more than 31,000 residents, is the most populated municipality in the county. Jamestown is in the southeastern part Chautauqua County, bordered to the north and east by the town of Ellicott (and to the east by the village of Falconer), to the south by the towns of Kiantone and Busti, and to the west by Busti and the village of Celoron. Jamestown is just minutes from the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake and close to the lake’s bustling villages and the Chautauqua Institution.

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Essentials Jamestown has some specialty shops and plenty of supermarkets and is close to a lot of retail shopping options. For grocery shopping, Jamestown has a Wegmans supermarket and two Tops Friendly Markets stores as well as small stores like Save-a-Lot. For retail shopping, the village of Lakewood, only four miles west of Jamestown, has a Walmart Supercenter and the Chautauqua Mall, which has stores including JC Penney, Sears and more. The mall also has a movie-theater multiplex. Most students who live here attend the Jamestown City School District, which has a high school, three middle schools, and five elementary schools. The Southwestern Central School District is on the west end of Jamestown and serves about 1,500 students. Jamestown Community College, a two-year school, is here. WCA Hospital on Foote Street in Jamestown serves the region. The James Prendergast Library on Cherry Street is the area’s public library.

Essentials

Jamestown has some specialty shops and plenty of supermarkets and is close to a lot of retail shopping options. For grocery shopping, Jamestown has a Wegmans supermarket and two Tops Friendly Markets stores as well as small stores like Save-a-Lot. For retail shopping, the village of Lakewood, only four miles west of Jamestown, has a Walmart Supercenter and the Chautauqua Mall, which has stores including JC Penney, Sears and more. The mall also has a movie-theater multiplex.

Recreation & Entertainment Jamestown has lots of things to see and do. Along with the museums listed above, Jamestown is home to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (for concerts, major shows, hockey and conventions), the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (called the “Showplace of the Chautauqua Region”), the Lucille Ball Little Theatre (which hosts five major productions annually), the Spire Theater and the Willow Bay Theater. The nearby Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood has a movie-theater multiplex. Lakewood has several other attractions, as does the village of Bemus Point (including ferry boat rides on Chautauqua Lake). Jamestown had a professional baseball team for years, but the team recently moved to Morgantown, West Virginia. A new team in the “Prospect League” is expected soon.

Recreation & Entertainment

Jamestown has lots of things to see and do. Along with the museums listed above, Jamestown is home to the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (for concerts, major shows, hockey and conventions), the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (called the “Showplace of the Chautauqua Region”), the Lucille Ball Little Theatre (which hosts five major productions annually), the Spire Theater and the Willow Bay Theater.

Transportation & Traffic The Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is north of the city and provides scheduled and charter flights. Route 17, Route 60 and Route 394 pass through Jamestown.

Transportation & Traffic

The Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport is north of the city and provides scheduled and charter flights. Route 17, Route 60 and Route 394 pass through Jamestown.

Pros & Cons There’s a lot to see and do in Jamestown, one of the busiest communities in Chautauqua County. Even still, the city has only about 31,000 residents, so it’s not too congested. You’re just minutes away from the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake and its charming lakeside villages.

Pros & Cons

There’s a lot to see and do in Jamestown, one of the busiest communities in Chautauqua County. Even still, the city has only about 31,000 residents, so it’s not too congested. You’re just minutes away from the southern shore of Chautauqua Lake and its charming lakeside villages.

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