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 This was My Home Town 


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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... 

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.... 

Reg Lenna Civic Center

Reg Lenna Civic Center, Jamestown

 Rabbityama Says:  The Reg Lenna Civic Center is where Lucille Ball, from "I Love Lucy" first began her acting and comedy career. You can set up a tour of the building and its history, which is quite interesting, if you want to learn about the theatre. However, the theatre is still operating... 

Hotels  

Comfort Inn Jamestown

 1 Review and 80 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  

The Q: A breath of fresh air to Jamestown night life

The Q: A breath of fresh air to Jamestown night life, Jamestown

 Carrie1985 Says:  The Q is a Sports bar combined with a night club. There are 2 separate bars and 2 separate stages. The Sports bar side is open at 11am everyday and closes at 2am. There are 3 billiard tables, 2 dart boards, 6 tv's, and a full menu of food and drinks. The night club portion... 

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  

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... 

Jamestown(Chautauqua County)...

Jamestown(Chautauqua County)..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  Jamestown(Chautauqua County) Airport just a couple Miles North Of the City. I am learning to animate. Here is My latest. Not Great but Im starting to get the basic Idea of animation.If the picture don't animate try clicking on it. Thanks. 

Local Customs  

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

Written Sep 7, 2002

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Warnings and 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  

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... 

The town of Jamestown has...

The town of Jamestown has..., Jamestown

 seabrez00 Says:  The town of Jamestown has practically nothing interesting in it unless your a fan of Lucielle Ball. She was born there and there are several tributes to that. Anything good about jamestown isn't in the town it's the great sites around this area. Avoid the city itself if it... 

What to Pack  

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 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 to colder and snowly weather. Its unpredicitable Here.

Written Sep 7, 2002

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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
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Jamestown Jammers

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!

Written Apr 22, 2004

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Favorites  

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... 

This is The Reggie Lenna Civic...

This is The Reggie Lenna Civic..., Jamestown

 Randall_Burt Says:  This is The Reggie Lenna Civic Center. I remember this because it was the Palace Movie Theater when I was a Kid and I saw my First movies here. Reggie Lenna was the Owner of the Blackstone corp that made Radiators for Chysler and Washing Machines. It was one of the Biggest... 

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