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The Chautauqua Experience in Summer

Program No. 20581RJ
Founded in 1874, the Chautauqua Institution is a celebration of art, history and culture. Join us for classes, lectures and performances, all in a uniquely American lakeside village.
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  • Two older men laugh and converse while seated at a dining table at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.
  • A large crowd is gathered for an outdoor lecture at the Chautauqua Hall of Philosophy in New York, seated between large white columns.
  • A guest room at the Athenaeum Hotel in New York with two beds, blue-green walls, and patterned curtains.
  • People relax in wicker chairs on the covered porch of the Athenaeum Hotel, overlooking Chautauqua Lake in New York.
  • The grand Athenaeum Hotel in Chautauqua, New York, is a yellow Victorian building with an American flag flying from its roof.
  • A weathered wooden dock is lined with colorful sailboats and rowboats on Chautauqua Lake in New York under a sunset sky.
  • A group of seniors enjoy a communal breakfast at the Heirloom Restaurant in Chautauqua, New York.
  • A woman with short hair paddles a red kayak on the water in Chautauqua, New York.
  • An aerial view of the Chautauqua Institution, a lakeside village in New York, nestled among trees on a sunny day.
Philosophy & ReligionClassroomPolitical ScienceMost PopularHistory
Length
7 days
Rating (4.92)
Activity Level
Starts at
2,299
LODGING & MEALS
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Showing Lodging & Meals For:
Jun 28, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
Jul 05, 2026 - Jul 11, 2026
Jul 12, 2026 - Jul 18, 2026
Jul 19, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 - Aug 01, 2026
Aug 02, 2026 - Aug 08, 2026
Aug 09, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 22, 2026
Aug 23, 2026 - Aug 29, 2026
Lodging and meal options may differ by date. Select a date to see the information specific to that date.
What You'll Eat
6 Breakfasts
3 Lunches
6 Dinners
Total: 15 Meals
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Where You'll Stay
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Athenaeum Hotel
Visit Site
6 NIGHTS
Location: Chautauqua
The Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881 in grand Second Empire style, is one of the few vacation hotels of its kind still in operation in the United States. Located adjacent to the Amphitheater at the center of the Chautauqua Institution grounds, the hotel has provided accommodations for distinguished speakers and performers throughout its long history. Thomas Edison is said to have used the floor-to-ceiling windows of the dining room to escape overzealous admirers. In 1996, the Athenaeum became the Executive Mansion of the President of the United States when President Bill Clinton spent a week at the hotel preparing for a debate with Sen. Robert Dole. Athenaeum Hotel Rooms – a blend of authentic period furnishings and fixtures preserve the Athenaeum’s rich historical presence and extend a cordial Victorian-style welcome to our guests.
TripAdvisor Reviews