Mayville Travel Guide

  Enjoy the lake
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  • Enjoy the lake
      Enjoy the lake
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  • Chautauqua Belle
      Chautauqua Belle
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  • The paddle wheel paddling.
      The paddle wheel paddling.
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  • Hotel exterior
      Hotel exterior
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  • Trolley to/from the Institute
      Trolley to/from the Institute
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Take a ride on the Chautauqua Belle

Take a ride on the Chautauqua Belle, Mayville

 Herkbert Says:  The Chautauqua Belle is one of four remaining steamships in the US. Our ride was an enjoyable way to spend some afternoon time - about and hour and forty-five minutes, and the commentary was like a history lesson of Lake Chautauqua. The ship launches from Mayville and... 

My two sons enjoy a train ride...

My two sons enjoy a train ride..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  My two sons enjoy a train ride around the Castle. It cost a dollar per person and lasted maybe 5 minutes. 

Second day of Ice Castle the...

Second day of Ice Castle the..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  Second day of Ice Castle the weather turns bitter cold after a warm thawing week leading upto the castle. Crowd enjoys the Castle. 

At the edge of the lake it is...

At the edge of the lake it is..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  At the edge of the lake it is hooked to a winch and pulled out of the lake on a chute. Prisioners from a local Jail help with this. 

As soon as they started...

As soon as they started..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  As soon as they started building the Ice Castle it got warm and rainned. A dedicated group of people were able to rebuild it and the weekend got super cold. They got a little snow to cover up the mud on the ground so it went well. 

The Chautauqua Belle sits out...

The Chautauqua Belle sits out..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  The Chautauqua Belle sits out of the water waiting for summer to come to steam up and down the Lake. 

The Ice Castle must be knocked...

The Ice Castle must be knocked..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  The Ice Castle must be knocked down after the weekend celibrations to protect people from getting hurt. 

Hotels  

Chautauqua Suites, Meeting & Expo Center

 2 Reviews and 62 Opinions  Stayed at the Chautauqua Suites for a weekend and enjoyed it very much. While not overly luxurious,... 

Restaurants  

The Watermark Restaurant: Good food and a good view

The Watermark Restaurant: Good food and a good view, Mayville

 Herkbert Says:  Nice restaurant located right on the waterfront in the town of Mayville. With a large inside dining room and two patios outdoor, you can usually get a seat, but do consider reservations for evenings. There are many selections on the menu from salads and sandwiches to seafood... 

Ice Castle Vendor: Ham or Pork Anyone?

Ice Castle Vendor: Ham or Pork Anyone?, Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  This was an add for the BBQ Pork Sandwitch at the Ice Castle. I think Ill Pass. I did have a Pepsi at this stand. Nothing better than a super cold Pepsi on a freezing cold night.Click on Pic For Better Picture. Pepsi. 

My Favorite place to eat in...

My Favorite place to eat in..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  My Favorite place to eat in Mayville is Box Car Barney's. They have great Banana Splits and also sandwitches and many other things. Its Great! 

Mayville Diner. I ate there...

Mayville Diner. I ate there..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  Mayville Diner. I ate there several times but I remember there on my 16th Birthday. The Motor Vehicles is Down the street. I got my Drivers learners Permit and then ate at the Diner. 

Transportation  

The Chautauqua Belle. A Great...
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Chautauqua Belle's Bell

The Chautauqua Belle. A Great Way to see Chautauqua Lake. Departs from Mayville New York Several Times a Day during Summer..

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Tourist Traps  

Part of the Show at The Circus...
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Part of the Show at The Circus but Peanuts. For a dollar you get a bag. Read the bottem of the bag. Guaranteed Worst In Town. I aggree but I still ate them.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

4th of July Parade. Picture is...

4th of July Parade. Picture is..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  4th of July Parade. Picture is Rick. He is carrying the American Flag. He is in Most of Local Parades. Please check 4th of July Travelog. More Pictures of the Independance Day Celebration. on this page. 

4th of July Parade. Picture is...

4th of July Parade. Picture is..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  4th of July Parade. Picture is of School mate of My Sons. It turns out I went to School at another School with His Dad. This plane has traveled more miles than a 747. It is on display all over and in Parades and local Airshows. Works on 1 kid power engine. 

4th of July Parade. This is...

4th of July Parade. This is..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  4th of July Parade. This is Girl and Horse getting into the Spirit of Independance Day 2001. Parade last about 2 Hours and goes through The Main Street In Mayville. This is the Largest Parade I know of in Chautauqua County. 

Sea Gulls hang around...

Sea Gulls hang around..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  Sea Gulls hang around Chautauqua Lake. They are also in masses at The Local McDonalds, Sign should say. Welcome to McDonalds. 

Favorites  

The Circus in Mayville. It was...

The Circus in Mayville. It was..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  The Circus in Mayville. It was Great. My favorite part of the show---------------Mr. make that MRS Elephant. 

The Mayville-Hartfield Area...

The Mayville-Hartfield Area..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  The Mayville-Hartfield Area has alot of Amish People. Its fun to see their Horse and Buggy parked at Lake County in Hartfield. Its a Gas Station store. This is an Amish Checking out the Demolishion on The Ice Castle. I wondered if they wanted some of the large chunks of ice.... 

Ice Castle. Its around the...

Ice Castle. Its around the..., Mayville

 Randall_Burt Says:  Ice Castle. Its around the weekend of Valentines day.We were there yesterday and today, Feb. 17, 2001. This is built, weather permitting each year. This year there was a thaw and bad wind storm after they started building the Castle. They were able to finish it and it turned... 

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