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New Tourism Routes

CHQ Transit is proud to launch its new Tourism Routes, offering a unique and enjoyable experience for both tourists and residents. These routes will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
 
“Our goal is to create a memorable and convenient travel experience for both locals and tourists,” said Michele Westphal, CHQ Transit Coordinator. “These new routes showcase the best of what Chautauqua County has to offer, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will have.”
 
CHQ Transit Tourism Routes run from June 26th through August 28th, 2025. The trolleys operate in North and South County, running different routes each day. You can see a comprehensive breakdown of the routes below.

Hop On & Off All Day Pass

These rates allow you to travel on the Tourism Trolleys all day long, allowing you to get off at a stop, and get back on without having to pay extra fees. One way & round trip fees can be found below.

 

One Way & Round Trip Rates

These rates are for the one-way and round-trip use of the trolleys. How much you will pay for your trip is dependent on how many zones you travel. Please see below for zone information.

Key Attractions

South County Highlights:
  • Thursdays: Stops include Jamestown, the Audubon Community Nature Center, Bemus Point, and Midway State Park.

  • Fridays: The route starts at 3rd St and Prendergast Ave, travels to the Southern Tier Brewery, Ashville General Store, and Panama Rocks.

  • Saturdays: The route starts in Jamestown, stops in Bemus Point, proceeds to Midway State Park, and ends at the Chautauqua Institution, looping throughout the day.

North County Highlights:
  • Thursdays: Starting at the Clarion Hotel, stops include the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, 21 Brix Winery, Elm Street in Westfield, the Grape Discovery Center, Mazza Winery, and Noble Winery.

  • Fridays: Starting at the Clarion Hotel, this tour includes visits to the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, Liberty Vineyards & Winery, Merritt Estate Winery, Willow Creek Winery, and Sunset Bay Beach Club.

  • Saturdays: The route begins at the Clarion Hotel, travels to the Dunkirk Pier, Fredonia Barker Commons, Elm Street in Westfield, Mayville’s four corners, and then loops at the Chautauqua Institution.

Full maps can be found by clicking the buttons below!

Zones

How many zones you travel will determine how much you pay for your one-way trip or round-trip.
 
Find where your starting point is and then where you want to go. Draw a straight line from where you are to where you want to go, and how many of zones the line passes through is how many zones you will pay.
 
Example: If you get picked up in Jamestown and travel to Bemus Point, that is two zones. Your starting zone, and then one more zone.
 
If you are ever unsure of how many zones you will travel, be sure to call the transit office ahead of time at 1-800-388-6534.

Full Riders Handbook & Route Schedules

North County Tourism Routes

South County Tourism Routes