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  This was My Home Town 


Con

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  If you aren't a skier there isn't much to do in the winter. 


In a nutshell

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  The Lucy Museum is in Jamestown. On Spring Street. 

 

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Things to Do  

The Lucy-Desi Museum

The Lucy-Desi Museum, Jamestown

 Rabbityama Says:  Jamestown, New York is where Lucille Ball first began her acting career, so this museum is there to honor her, as well as Desi. They have a small area in the back in which they show some of Lucy's history, which is interesting. Overall, the museum is small, but they have... 

Lookin' around town

Lookin' around town, Jamestown

 Rich62 Says:  hERE are a few photos we took while in Jamestown.CLICK THE PHOTO TO SEE THEM ALL. 

Museum for Lucille Ball and Des Arnaz

Museum for Lucille Ball and Des Arnaz, Jamestown

 davecallahan Says:  If you remember the original TV series then you're old enough to enjoy this place.A couple of rooms packed with artifacts and memoribilia, sets and props from the TV series, posters, postcards. There is a host/hostess who has a spiel about the famous couple and the TV show.... 

Hotels  

Comfort Inn Jamestown

 1 Review and 53 Opinions  One of the better hotels we found on our 3,300 mile road trip in the summer of 2010. Nice rooms.... 

Restaurants  

Lena's Pizza: where NOT to go in Jamestown for pizza / wings

Lena's Pizza: where NOT to go in Jamestown for pizza / wings, Jamestown

 steelersmantim Says:  Lena's pizza is GOOD for this area , highly overrated however and sorely lacking in customer service skills . I have had 2 bad experiences with Lena's and will no longer be a customer . The Cherry Lounge has much better wings and for pizza I will be going to Tasta Pizza in... 

Bob Evans Restaurant: Roy and Dale would be proud...

Bob Evans Restaurant: Roy and Dale would be proud..., Jamestown

 davecallahan Says:  This is an American breakfast-lunch-dinner restaurant chain. They are very good at making people comfortable even when the place is very busy. The menu is huge and I won't copy it here.... see the wbsite below for its details. The portions are filling and the price is very... 

Nightlife  

Hey, not much in the line of...

Hey, not much in the line of..., Jamestown

 tjhorner1 Says:  Hey, not much in the line of night life since the tore down 6 BARS....AND AN ALL NIGHT CAFE. What were they thinking. You can still hit Shawbucks, or the Rusty Nail donwtown. If you want to dance, try the Nail....Same old crap..and if you are looking for fun, try to find a... 

Transportation  

I pass Jamestown on my way...

I pass Jamestown on my way..., Jamestown

 John195123 Says:  I pass Jamestown on my way from Louisville, KY to Hammondsport. There's not much here, but it's a nice area, scenic!You need your own transport here. 

You can get to Jamestown in...

You can get to Jamestown in..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  You can get to Jamestown in many ways. Most people arrive by car. There is no longer train service. Chautauqua County Airport is 2-3 miles North of the City. USAIR Express has several flights in and out from Pittsburg each day. The airport crew does a great job keeping the... 

Local Customs  

Jamestown New York is made up...

Jamestown New York is made up..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Jamestown New York is made up of Several Cultures. Mostly its Just a Small Town where Everyone Mixes together. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

annual report

annual report, Jamestown

 davecallahan Says:  The annual crime report shows these facts:about 1 murder , 15 rapes, 30 robberies, 100 assaults.Burglaries and thefts are about 3 per day on average.Car thefts happen at a rate of 1 per week.There are 46 sex offenders registered in the Jamestown,NY area.If you are traveling... 

Watch for Deer crossing the...

Watch for Deer crossing the..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Watch for Deer crossing the roads just about anywhere in the Area. They do alot of Damage to cars and can cause a fatal accident. They are great to watch but not to hit. 

Tourist Traps  

Don't Get a Ticket.

Don't Get a Ticket., Jamestown

 dolphinmaster322327 Says:  Parking tickets are not fun. Theb Jamestown Cops are so desprate that they will do anything so don't breack 1 rule in jamestown. 

Midway Amusement Park

Midway Amusement Park, Jamestown

 Allikatac Says:  Midway park is highly overrated. It has a small beach along with a small amusement park. Unless you have a child that is within the age vacinity of 7 I doubt your family will enjoy the park. Many of the rides are geared towards smaller children and the park needs to be... 

What to Pack  

Musts for the lake

Musts for the lake, Jamestown

 Allikatac Says:  Make sure to pack a Beach Bag! Walking shoes for the sites, bathing suit, and a light coat for the cool nights. mosquito repellent and suntain lotion lots of film! 

Packing List

Packing List, Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:   Jamestown Is usually warm in The Summer and lots of Snow in the winter. Summer usually is wet but last summers have been mostly Dry. Plan for alot of snow in the Winter. Fall can be a Great time to visit to watch the fall colors. It is a quick change at the end of August... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Take a drive in the country...

Take a drive in the country..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Take a drive in the country and check out the wildlife. This is a picture of Deer near my Mothers house. 

Corn is also a big crop in the...

Corn is also a big crop in the..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Corn is also a big crop in the Jamestown Area. I just started to love eating corn over the last several years. Nothing better than fresh corn! 

Sports & Outdoors  

Jamestown Jammers

Jamestown Jammers, Jamestown

 Allikatac Says:  The Jamestown Jammers are the local minor league team. If you're a baseball lover a trip to one of the games is a must! 

Favorites  

I Love Lucy.

I Love Lucy., Jamestown

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Picture is Horse and Buggy...

Picture is Horse and Buggy..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Picture is Horse and Buggy ride at the Lucy Fest. Only $2 for about a 4 block ride through Jamestown. I sent My 2 Sons on the Ride so I could take the Pictures of the Stomping without them goofing around. The Street wasn't shut off so there was also cars on it. My Son said... 

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 Jamestown , New York United States hometown - Jamestown is home of the late Roger Tory Peterson. There is an institute built in his honor. Beautiful area to take nature photos. The Great Blue Heron is native to the area. This photo was taken at... 

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Randall_Burt's new Jamestown Page

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 Jamestown New York Sits on the Bottom end of Lake Chautauqua. Lucille Ball, famous Actress was born in Jamestown and they Have a Lucy-Desi Museum Here and a Celebration each Year around Memorial Day.... 

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My Weekend Home

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 Lake Chautauqua is my weekend home during the summer and winter months. The winter months offer very close skiing resorts, which I recommend Holiday Valley if you want more of a challenge and variety.... 

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Jamestown, NY

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 We stop into Jamestown on our treks along the western part of I-86. Wikipedia info: 32000 people in 13500 households with 8000 families live in Jamestown. Annual household income is a modest $32000,... 

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tjhorner1's Old Hometown - Jamestown, NY

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 Yep, tjsi is the town, 1 hour South of Buffalo, where I grew up. 35, 000 people in the city, 175,000 in the Metro MSA area. 

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Baby_Sweet's new Jamestown Page

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 Jamestown NY is where I was Born. Its the Birthplace of Lucielle Ball. She was the famous Actor on I Love Lucy. 

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