Yearly Vacation to Lake Chautauqua, NY

We have a blast every year when we travel with family to Lake Chautauqua, NY for a week of swimming, fishing, boating, eating, relaxing and jet skiing etc. I did the same trip with my parent's and family growing up. I have fond memories of Lake Chautauqua and it has not changed much since I was a kid. Now to share this with my family. My Husband has been struck with the Chautauqua bug. He loves the trip as much as I do and we look forward to it every year! Now Kaitlyn has fallen in love! She talks about the trip all the time! Which reminds me so much of my childhood and the joy it brought me! 
So here are a few things when vacationing at Lake Chautauqua 1. Swim, swim & swim. easy to do when your cottage sits right on the lake. 2. Boating- fishing is great or the sites and views to see while traveling by boat around the lake. Everyone's favorite go to the local restaurant (Casino) on the lake bye boat or jet skies for either a bite or just drinks! 3. Jet skiing is great. 4. The Lake is Huge...I mean huge and never crowded.  5. Tubing 6. Fish from the dock. (the kids catch fish after fish) 7. kids have their own private beach and water front. 8. Midway Park 9. Guppy's restaurant 10. The Chautauqua Belle a great scenic tour and history guide on a steam boat with drinks served.  11. Fish Hatchery great learning 12. the relaxation 13. Family time. 14. Friendliness of the local sheriff's Department. 15. The great laughs. We went at the end of August this year and everyone is still talking about it especially the kids!! Vacations are do what you want and relax. This is one of those Vacations and until next year my friend!