Dunkirk Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Dunkirk is the name of a city and a town located in Chautauqua County in western New York. The population of the city at the 2000 census was 13,131 residents. The city of Dunkirk is surrounded by the Town of Dunkirk on the shore of Lake Erie and it also shares a border with the Village of Fredonia. Incorporated in 1880, the city of Dunkirk was named for Dunkirk, France due to its similar harbor and it was regarded, at one time, as the "Train Wreck Capital of the World," due to the large number of collisions that occurred here. Today, as part of beautiful Chautauqua County, which is called "New York's Gateway to the West," the Dunkirk area offers picturesque lakes and villages, wineries, scenic hiking and biking trails, world-class golf and much more. There are five lakes and many streams located in Chautauqua County near Dunkirk that provide fishing, boating, and water skiing, swimming and sunning opportunities. Chautauqua County is also known for its prime walleye fishing, with major tournaments being held here each year. The June 2003 edition of "Field and Stream Magazine" featured an article on Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie walleye fishing. Other attractions near the city of Dunkirk include the Chautauqua Institution, Lily Dale Assembly, the LucilleBall-Desi Arnaz Center, Midway Park, Gerry Rodeo and the Nature Art Festival. Dunkirk is less than three hours from Niagara Falls and Toronto, Pittsburg, Cleveland and Rochester.

Surrounding areas: Mayville, New York (17.9 mi), Chautauqua Lake, New York (21.0 mi), Lakewood, New York (26.2 mi), Findley Lake, New York (32.2 mi), Ellicottville, New York (36.6 mi)

Dunkirk Vacation Rentals

Dunkirk Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Clarion Hotel Marina & Conference Ctr	30 Lakeshore Dr	Dunkirk, NY		(716) 366-8350
Comfort Inn	3925 Vineyard Dr	Dunkirk, NY		(716) 672-4450
Best Western Dundirk & Fredonia	3912 Vineyard Dr	Dunkirik, NY	1.7 mi.	(716) 366-7100
Days Inn Dunkirk Fredonia	10455 Bennett Rd	Fredonia, NY	2.1 mi.	(716) 673-1351
Magnolia Hotel	Rd #2	Mayville, NY	17.9 mi.	(716) 789-2935
United Methodist Missionary Vacation Home	S LK Dr	Chautauqua, NY	19.8 mi.	(716) 357-9544
Maple Inn	8 Bowman Ave	Chautauqua, NY	19.9 mi.	(716) 357-4583
Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Camp Retreat CNTR	Rd # 1	Bemus Point, NY	22.2 mi.	(716) 386-4125
Budget Host Colonial Squire Motel	Shortman Rd	Ripley, NY	24.2 mi.	(716) 736-8500
Comfort Inn	2800 N Main St	Jamestown, NY	25.5 mi.	(716) 664-5920
Hampton Inn & Suites - Jamestown Ny	4 W Oak Hill Rd	Jamestown, NY	25.5 mi.	(716) 484-7829
Red Roof Inn Jamestown/Falconer	1980 East Main St	Falconer, NY	25.6 mi.	(716) 665-3670
Best Western Downtown Jamestown	200 W Third St	Jamestown, NY	26.9 mi.	(716) 484-8400
Holiday Inn Jamestown	150 W 4TH St	Jamestown, NY	26.9 mi.	(716) 664-3400

Bed & Breakfast
Summer House Inn	22 Peck St	Chautauqua, NY	20.0 mi.	(716) 357-2101

Dunkirk Weather & Climate

Western New York has a four season climate that is somewhat influenced by the Great Lakes. Winters are generally cloudy, cold and snowy, but are changeable and include frequent thaws and rain, as well. Snow covers the ground usually from Christmas into early March, but a period when the ground is bare is also not uncommon. Over half of the annual snowfall comes from "lake effect" snows and is very localized. Spring comes slowly to western New York. The ice pack on Lake Erie does not usually go away until mid April and the lake remains chilly through most of May. Summers are pleasant, with warm temperatures and moderate humidity. Autumn is very nice, but brief in the Niagara Falls area. The first frost can be expected in late September over interior sections, but not until mid October in the Buffalo metro area.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	32°F	19°F	2.57 in.	-
February	34°F	19°F	2.12 in.	-
March	43°F	26°F	2.76 in.	-
April	55°F	36°F	3.30 in.	-
May	67°F	47°F	3.32 in.	-
June	75°F	57°F	3.94 in.	-
July	79°F	61°F	3.78 in.	-
August	77°F	60°F	3.86 in.	-
September	71°F	54°F	4.84 in.	-
October	60°F	44°F	4.04 in.	-
November	48°F	35°F	4.16 in.	-
December	37°F	25°F	3.39 in.	-

Dunkirk Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Buffalo Niagara International airport (BUF) located about 44 miles northeast of Dunkirk in Buffalo, New York, the Niagara Falls International airport (IAG) located approximately 47 miles northeast of Dunkirk in Niagara Falls, New York, Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) located roughly 51 miles southwest of Dunkirk in Erie, Pennsylvania, and finally the Bradford Regional airport (BFD) located around 58 miles southeast of Dunkirk in Bradford, Pennsylvania.

Dunkirk Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Midway Park	Maple Springs	NY	20.1 mi.
Martin's Fantasy Island	Grand Island	NY	41.9 mi.
Waldameer Park	Erie	PA	45.4 mi.
Six Flags Darien Lake	Darien Center	NY	56.2 mi.
Conneaut Lake Park	Conneaut Lake	PA	78.4 mi.

Water Parks
Niagara Splash Water Park	Niagara Falls	NY	44.8 mi.
Waldameer Park & Water World	Erie	PA	45.4 mi.
Seabreeze Park	Rochester	NY	98.8 mi.

Golf Courses
Shorewood Country Club	Dunkirk	NY
Hillview Golf Course	Fredonia	NY	2.7 mi.
TriCounty Country Club	Forestville	NY	8.5 mi.
Cassadaga Lakes Country Club	Cassadaga	NY	9.8 mi.
Rosebrook Golf Course	Silver Creek	NY	9.8 mi.
Pinehurst Golf Course	Westfield	NY	16.3 mi.
Sugar Hill Golf Course	Westfield	NY	16.3 mi.
Chautauqua Point Golf & Racquetball Center	Mayville	NY	17.9 mi.
Willow Run Golf Course	Mayville	NY	17.9 mi.
Woodcrest Golf Course	Mayville	NY	17.9 mi.
Grandview Golf Course	Angola	NY	19.1 mi.
Bemus Point Golf Club	Bemus Point	NY	22.3 mi.
Lakeside Golf Course	Ripley	NY	24.5 mi.
Maplehurst Country Club	Lakewood	NY	26.2 mi.
Sunset Valley Golf Course	Lakewood	NY	26.2 mi.
Breezewood Golf Links	Falconer	NY	26.6 mi.
Forest Heights Golf Course	Jamestown	NY	27.4 mi.
South Hills Country Club	Jamestown	NY	27.4 mi.
Cardinal Hills Golf Course	Randolph	NY	28.9 mi.

Ski Areas
Cockaigne	Cherry Creek	NY	17.5 mi.
Peek N Peak	Clymer	NY	35.1 mi.
Mountain View	Edinboro	PA	58.5 mi.
Swain	Swain	NY	75.7 mi.
Ski Denton	Coudersport	PA	83.1 mi.
Hunt Hollow Ski Club	Naples	NY	98.8 mi.
Ski Valley	Naples	NY	98.8 mi.
Bristol Mountain	Canandaigua	NY	107.8 mi.

State Parks
Lake Erie State Park		NY	6.4 mi.
Evangola State Park		NY	14.5 mi.
Beaver Island State Park		NY	38.5 mi.

Museums
Museum of disABILITY HISTORY	Buffalo	NY	36.4 mi.	(History)
Soviet Military Awards Page	Buffalo	NY	36.4 mi.	(History)
Albright-Knox Art Gallery	Buffalo	NY	36.4 mi.	(Art)

Zoos and Aquariums
Buffalo Zoological Gardens	Buffalo	NY	36.4 mi.
Erie Zoo	Erie	PA	45.4 mi.
Seneca Park Zoo	Rochester	NY	98.8 mi.

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