Themed Things To Do

A Grape Day

Sometimes I leave to go on a trip with a schedule of plenty of things to do. For the certain amount of time when I'm gone I have a plan as to what I am going to do each day. One day might be spent at some kind of a park another may be spent shopping and yet another may be spent sight seeing. This page will offer you some interesting things to do to and fill up a day or two of your trip without having to research everything out. Hopefully, I can provide you with some ready made, day long activities A GRAPE DAY: In the Westfield area, you can start your visit at the NOBLE WINERY where you will see the best view in the grape belt as you will be overlooking miles of vineyards with your eyes reaching far out into Lake Erie where you may even be able to catch a glimpse of Canada on a clear day. Then stop by JOHNSON ESTATE WINERY for tasting and browse the gift shop. On your way back into town, be sure to cool off with a refreshing ice cream cone from FARMER"S DAUGHTER. Finish the day off with a walk through the beautiful VILLAGE OF WESTFIELD and be sure to visit the ANTIQUE SHOPS, MOORE PARK and the LINCOLN/BEDELL STATUE.

For dinner you might choose ZEBRO'S on Barcelona Harbor, or CALARCO'S on Market Street in Westfield.

Abraham Lincoln

Shopper's Love Chautauqua

I don't know about you but there are days that are just meant for shopping and when its brought up, my reaction is, "Let's Go".

There are some places that are not to be missed. Let me clue you in on some great places while we find more things to do. places to go and things to see.

Lets start with Chocolate. This is a favorite of so many people and if you don't shop anywhere else while you're here in Chautauqua make sure you stop in and buy some WEBB"S chocolate. It is the best chocolate you will ever have. Favorites in the store include goat milk fudge, pecan frogs and molasses sponge candy. Its been a family owned business for over 60 years where all the candy is made by hand. The candy is truly the very best.

Your next stop on your shopping trip should include a place where you can find unique gifts. THE WOOL WORKS can keep you warm and toasty with sheepskin slippers, hats and mittens. Amish rocking chairs and leather belts can be purchased here too. Several other unique gifts keep customers coming back to their two locations on Martin Road in Westfield and to CROSS ROADS MARKETS where they have a stand on Saturdays.

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Next Stop - Cross Roads Markets

I like shopping at CROSS ROADS because there I can find things that I can't always find in other shops. One of the greatest things about Cross Roads is the friendly nature of the place and the people. Another great thing about Cross Roads Markets is the samples. Many stands at Cross Roads give samples. That's fun for kids and adults.

What I seem to buy most there is food, but not ordinary food. My most frequent purchase - Ostrich Meat. It's really quite good. Sample it if you don't believe me. It's healthy too. Other great food shops at the market sell spices, maple and honey products, amish made goods, coffee products and candy. Gifts are available too such as jewelry, pottery or wood made products.

Next head over to FINDLEY LAKE. A quiet community with a small,yet beautiful lake, can be a great trip just to see the quaint small lake town. But Findley Lake is also filled with a variety of unique shops including the Nostalgia at the Blue Heron Inn. Shop here for gifts, toys, games and candy. Find some very interesting buys. Findley Lake is filled with several other shops that visitors love too. So leave plenty of time for shopping and sightseeing here.

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Eat lunch and end your shopping for the day back near Chautauqua at The RED BRICK VILLAGE. Here you will enjoy many things to do including shoppiing at a top of the line furniture store, a miniature doll house shop, and a culinary shop. The small outdoor type mall can be enjoyed by visitors for hours. Other things to do here include strolling through the flower garden, making time for an ice cream cone at the homemade ice cream shop and dining at the famous French restaurant, La Fleur, also located on the premises.

Tomorrow is another day so head over to the other side of the lake and start your shopping trip in Bemus Point where you will find an array of other fabulous shops. Find some fantastic buys and leave room for wandering the lakeside town and dining in the spectacular sandwich shops or restaurants. Most things to do here is within walking distance of each other.

For more things to do check out my sports page or my State Parks page

State Parks