Lakeside Chautauqua

There are very few places in the world like Lakeside. It’s hard to describe exactly what makes it different from the regular world but, once you’ve been here, you may feel it calling you to come back.

Lakeside Chautauqua in Ohio is an antique, gated-village about 1 square mile with just under 1,000 homes/cottages, many of them are 100 years old or older, many of them have been given clever names and painted in cheerful colors like the world of a storybook.

Park your car and use the sidewalks, free shuttle, or rent a bike from Sypherd’s. This is the kind of place where friendly people come to relax and enjoy concerts at the Hoover Auditorium, seminars, art and craft lessons, shuffleboard, putt-putt, pickleball, the waterfront with sailing, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboards, the beautiful pool and splash pad, peaceful flower-filled strolls along Ohio’s Most Beautiful Mile, the hot donuts or the world’s best cheeseburger at The Patio, the best affogato at Coffee & Cream, the wonderful candy wall at Marilyn’s, and definitely the world’s best sunsets over Lake Erie.

Please visit LakesideOhio.com to learn more about the community where the Mystic Treefort cottage is located. There is a gated summer season that runs from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day. During that time, there is a daily admission fee for guests and vehicles. These fees help support the many, many programs, activities, facilities, and events provided by Lakeside. More details and a calendar of events and offerings can be found at LakesideOhio.com