As the county seat of Chautauqua County in the lower half of western New York, the town of Mayville is always brimming with activities and events. Located right on the shores of the oblong and narrow Chautauqua Lake, the town of Mayville is a must see during a hot summer. When there you can take dip in the cool waters of the pristine lake, stay at one of the many summer cottages and attend an event at the historical and famous Chautauqua Institute. This renowned landmark draws people from all over the country as it is a source for the arts and holds camps and exhibits in dance, fine arts and music. In Mayville there are plenty of good restaurants to grab a bite to eat such as Olives, an eclectic and upscale grille, Webb’s, a fun place for the whole family to grab a burger and get in a round of miniature golf and The Watermark which boasts some of the best views on the lake. Every year Mayville hosts annual events such as The Mayville ICE and Jazz Festival, Folk on the Hill, the Dock Festival, Bluegrass Festival and the Christmas Festival. There is no shortage of things to see or do in this town. Mayville has one school called Chautauqua Lake that incorporates grades K-12 and was just rebuilt in the late 90s. Lucille Ball, the famous women actress who starred in I Love Lucy, and Roger Tory Peterson, the famous bird watcher and ornithological author, were both from this area.