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First Time to Lakeside?

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Are you booking your first trip to Lakeside Chautauqua this summer? Let us help take the stress out of planning your vacation.

We asked Lakesiders, new and old, what they wished they would have known on their first trip to the lake. With their help, we compiled a list of tips to help you plan your first Lakeside Chautauqua getaway.

Booking Your Stay

  • Lakeside Chautauqua is full of a variety of unique and charming accommodations, from the historic Hotel Lakeside to weekly cottage rentals.
  • Book your trip early. Reservations are available in February and go fast, so plan well in advance.

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Top 25 Things to Do in Lakeside this Summer

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25. Laugh & Play in Central Park – There is never a dull moment in Lakeside’s Central Park. Watch your children play at Grindley Playground, spend an afternoon playing miniature golf, learn to play shuffleboard, compete in a sand volleyball match, dribble down the basketball courts, plan a picnic in the park or take a stroll along the waterfront. The possibilities are endless.

24. Become a Dock Potato & Enjoy the Sunshine – Whether you want to take a walk along Lakeside Chautauqua’s 700-foot dock or pick a spot to curl up and read a good book… becoming a Lakeside “Dock Potato” is a must for enjoying the sunshine.

23. Reflect & Renew at Chautauqua Park – As one of the newest additions to the Lakeside grounds, Chautauqua Park offers guests of all ages the opportunity to reflect and renew at the memorial garden, while enjoying the beauty of nature on the Nature/Walking Trail.

22. Eat Healthy at the Farmers’ Market – Every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. you’re invited to the Farmers’ Market, located on Walnut Avenue between Second and Third Street. Bite into some delicious homemade pies and dips or shop for fresh fruits and vegetables for tonight’s dinner.

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Hotel Lakeside Named ‘Best Hotel Room View’ in Ohio

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Did you know that Lakeside Chautauqua’s Hotel Lakeside has been named ‘Best Hotel Room View’ on the 2014 Best of Ohio Reader’s Ballot from Ohio Magazine?

The waterfront hotel, built in 1875, features a beautiful wrap-around porch, showcasing the most dramatic views of Lake Erie and the islands. Many Lakesiders enjoy this peaceful setting to reconnect with friends, relax with a good book or end the day with a sunset.

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What is ‘Chautauqua’ and the Chautauqua Trail?

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WHAT IS ‘CHAUTAUQUA?’

‘Chautauqua’ represents a community that welcomes all people to gather and participate in lifelong learning opportunities through four pillars: religion, education, cultural arts and recreation.

 

LAKESIDE & THE CHAUTAUQUA MOVEMENT

Established in 1873, Lakeside was among the first communities founded as part of the Chautauqua Movement in North America, a cultural and educational movement that flourished during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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2014 Chaplains & Guest Preachers

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Lakeside’s programming is built upon the four pillars of Chautauqua: religion, education, arts and recreation.

The religion pillar is administered in Lakeside Chautauqua’s Religious Life Department, overseeing a number of programs and activities, including Sunday Worship Services, Chaplain’s Hour, Evening Prayer & Praise, Children’s ministries (Children’s Church, God Squad, Middle Grade Madness, Teen Connect and College Station), Interfaith Week and the Wednesday Night Family Picnic.

The Lakeside Religious Advisory Team supports the Programming Committee of the Lakeside Chautauqua Board of Directors. This group of laity and clergy advise the Lakeside Chautauqua staff regarding the programs in the religion pillar, including future Chaplains of the Week.

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2014 Hoover Auditorium Entertainment

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Summer is right round the corner, and we have another incredible lineup of entertainment for you and your family at Lakeside Chautauqua. Check out a few of our favorite performances below. To view the entire list of entertainment, visit www.lakesideohio.com/calendar.

To open the official Chautauqua season, Grammy-winning fiddler, Natalie MacMaster, will be joined onstage by her husband, Donnell Leahy, and their family on Saturday, June 21. This powerhouse family of Celtic music will perform toe-tapping jigs and Irish reels.

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Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Lakeside

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Looking for something fun to do Memorial Day weekend? Join us in Lakeside Chautauqua as we remember U.S. military men and women who lost their lives while serving our country, and honor those retired and in active duty. We will also kick off the summer season with a variety of Chautauqua programs for the entire family.

Below is just a taste of the festivities scheduled for the weekend. To view the entire calendar of events, read our latest e-newsletter.

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Reconnect at Lakeside Chautauqua

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In our fast-paced world full of modern conveniences, many families are searching for a unique destination to rest, renew and reconnect with loved ones. Aren’t you?

Since 1873, Lakeside Chautauqua has welcomed families to the Lake Erie shore to take part in a Chautauqua experience dedicated to nurturing mind, body and spirit. The experience is a step back in time to a place where values, traditions and family remain the focus.

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Welcome to The Front Porch

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Welcome to The Front Porch, the official blog of Lakeside Chautauqua! Since 1873, Lakeside Chautauqua has welcomed families to Ohio’s Lake Erie shore to take part in a Chautauqua experience dedicated to nurturing mind, body and spirit. Lakeside is a year-round destination, although our summer Chautauqua program draws families from across the world to participate … Read more