James Prendergast, the founder of Jamestown, built the first dam and sawmill in 1811. It became one of the leading producers of furniture and wood products. Midway Park is located in nearby Maple Springs, if features swimming and picnicking opportunities and several amusement rides.
Jamestown Audubon Society maintains a 600 acre wildlife sanctuary with nature trails, an arboretum, towers, overlooks and wildlife habitats. The Nature Center Building offers educational and environmental exhibits, mounted bird specimens and a panoramic viewing area.
Hours:
March 1 to October 31: 10am-4:30pm; Sun:1pm-4:30pm
November 1 to February 28: 10am-4:30pm; Sun:1pm-4:30pm; Closed: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Exhibits at the Lucy-Desi Museum feature the lives and careers of Desi Arnaz and Jamestown-native Lucille Ball. Their personal and professional lives are highlighted through changing exhibits. Exhibits at the Desilu Playhouse feature recreations of the "I Love Lucy" sets, such as original costumes and production equipment with interactive displays and special screenings.
Address: Lucy-Desi Museum, 10 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 484-0800, Fax: 1 (716) 484-1018
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun:11am-4pm
Always opened on: New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May ), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is located on 27 wooded acres that include trails and a butterfly garden. This national center for nature has hosted numerous traveling wildlife art and photography shows.
Address: Roger Tory Peterson Institute, 311 Curtis Street, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States
Phone: 1 (716) 665-2473, Fax: 1 (716) 665-3794
Hours:
January 2 to March 31: 10am-4pm; Closed: Sun, Mon
April 1 to December 31: 10am-4pm; Sun:1pm-5pm; Closed: Sun, Mon, Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24), Easter - Christian, Good Friday - Christian