Life in Jamestown, NY

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Jamestown offers all the advantages of city living combined with the beauty and recreational opportunities of the rural experience.

Jamestown New York Mayor Samuel Teresi
For quality of life, Jamestown, NY ranks high as one of the best places in the world to live and work. Excellent schools and colleges, abundant arts education and performance opportunities, and safe and friendly neighborhoods make Jamestown a wonderful community to call “home”.

Jamestown offers all the advantages of city living combined with the beauty and recreational opportunities of the rural experience including nearby ski resorts, acclaimed golf courses, nature preserves and water sports on Chautauqua Lake. Shops, dining, entertainment , lack of congestion, affordable homes of great character, and so much more are part of the urban experience.

World renowned Chautauqua Institution is within 18 miles. A world-class arena offering concerts, NAHL hockey, figure-skating, walking track, fitness programs and more is found in the convenient downtown.

Exciting special events attractions found only in major metropolitan areas are easily accessible. Buffalo, Erie, Toronto, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Rochester are all within a short 3-hour drive.

Speaking of driving time, living and working in Jamestown saves time and money that are better spent on important activities. Jamestown is a small city and can easily be traversed in 15 minutes east to west or north to south.

Choose a life that is rich and full. Choose Jamestown.


Journey Gunderson, Executive Director, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center for Comedy.

Kurt Silcott, Executive Director and CEO, Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena.

Megan Sorenson, Director of Development and Communications, Robert H. Jackson Center.

Jim Berry, President, Roger Tory Peterson Institute.

Ruth Lundin, President, Jamestown Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Len Barry, Program Director, Arts Council for Chautauqua County

Joni Blackman, Director, Fenton History Center

Jeff Erickson, Facilities Director, Reg Lenna Civic Center