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Fredonia Admissions is located on the 6th floor of Maytum Hall, at 280 Central Ave., Fredonia, NY 14063. 

For help navigating around campus, please call Admissions at 716-673-3251.

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Campus Map Lodging By Car By Plane By Train

The campus of the State University of New York at Fredonia is located in the Western New York county of Chautauqua, less than three miles from the shores of Lake Erie.

Chautauqua County Visitors Guide

Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau
Go to the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau

Local Lodging:

There are a number of hotels/motels in the Fredonia/Dunkirk area.

How To Get Here:


By Car

Directions via New York State Thruway to the Admissions Office in Maytum Hall, 6th floor.

  • Take I 90 to Exit 59 (Dunkirk & Fredonia).
  • After toll booth continue straight through the traffic lights until you come to a "T" intersection with Central Avenue.
  • Turn left onto Central Ave.
  • At the next traffic signal, for 280 Central Avenue, turn right into the main entrance of the campus.
  • Please park in the campus parking lots #1, #6, or #7, located near Ring Road and Symphony Circle. See Parking Lot map.

Directions via I-86 (Rt. 17) / Rt. 60 North to the Admissions Office in Maytum Hall, 6th floor.

  • I-86 to Route 60 North exit at Jamestown
  • Remain on Rt. 60 North until you reach the intersection of Rts. 60 & 20 in Fredonia, about 25 miles.
  • Turn left on Rt. 20 and proceed to Temple/Water Street.
  • Turn right on Temple St.
  • Turn right at 2nd traffic light onto Central Ave.
  • After traffic signal look for 280 Central Avenue, main entrance of the campus on the left.
  • Please park in the campus parking lots #1, #6, or #7, located near Ring Road and Symphony Circle. See Parking Lot map.
Estimated Driving Times to Fredonia
Buffalo; Niagara Falls; Erie, PA1 hour
Rochester; Corning; Syracuse; Cleveland, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Toronto, ON2 - 3 hours
Binghamton; Utica; Watertown;3 - 4 hours
Albany; Adirondacks5 - 6 hours
New York City; Long Island; New Jersey7 - 8 hours


By Plane

Several major airlines serve the nearby Buffalo area. The airport is 50 miles from Fredonia. Visit the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Several rental companies offer car rental services from the Buffalo Airport. 


By Taxi

There will be taxis waiting in a taxi queue at the airport.  

  • You can hire a taxi to take you to SUNY Fredonia but the fair will be approximately $120 without tip.
  • The car ride should take approximately one hour to campus.   


By Train

Amtrak (1-800-USA-RAIL) runs a line to Exchange Street Station in Buffalo, NY. 

Directions from the Amtrak Exchange Street Station to Bus Stations at 181 Ellicott Street (walking)

1. Start going WEST on Exchange Street towards Washington Street
2. Turn RIGHT onto Washington Street
3. Turn RIGHT onto S. Division Street/ NY-5 E
4. Turn LEFT onto Ellicott St. Continue to 181 Ellicott Street Bus Station
Distance, .50 miles

 

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Area Restaurants

Casual, family style restaurants

64 on the Pier 
Lakeshore Dr. (Pier) Dunkirk, N.Y.

64 on the Rocks 
64 W. Main Street, Fredonia, N.Y., 716-672-6464

Arctic Bites
44 W Main St, Fredonia, NY, 716-680-5800

Aunt Millie's Kitchen - 15-20 minutes from Fredonia
Rt. 5 and 20 Irving, N.Y., 716-934-2525

B.J.’S Downwind Café
51 W. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-2278

Central Station
332 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-8463

China King (take out only) 
D&F Plaza, Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-8318

DeJohn’s Italian Spaghetti House
26-28 West Main St. Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-4755

Demetri’s Family Restaurant
6-8 Lakeshore Drive., Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-4187

Domus Fare
41 W. Main St. Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-4141

D.P. Dough
13 East Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-679-9664

Dupers 
33 Church St, Fredonia, N.Y. 14063 716-680-8020

El Azteca 
Top’s Plaza
3955 Vineyard Dr., Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-363-0300

Fred's Cafe and Grill
22 Water Street, Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-6999

Lena’s Pizza Parlor
18 Canadaway St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-679-1959

Mary’s Deli
100 W. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-679-9022

Monster Beach Brewery & Tiki Bar
34 West Main St., Fredonia, N.Y.  716-679-7939

P*Dubs Pizza Wings N’ Things
404 Central Ave., Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-363-1111

Sullivan's Charbroil
3950 E. Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-6225

Upper Crust Bakery
27 Main St., Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-2253

Buddy Brewsters Ale House
10450 Bennett Rd. (Rt. 60) Fredonia, N.Y. 716-401-3017

Yokoso Japanese Steakhouse
10370 Bennett Rd, Fredonia, N.Y. 14063 716-672-8886


National Chains

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill
3908 Vineyard Dr. Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-6700

Arby's
10428 Bennett Rd (Rt. 60), Fredonia, N.Y.

Burger King
Rt. 60, Fredonia, N.Y.

Denny's (Open 24 hours)
Rt. 60, Fredonia, N.Y.

Kentucky Fried Chicken/Taco Bell
10517 Bennett Road, Dunkirk, N.Y.

McDonald’s (Open 24 hours)
Rt. 60, Fredonia, N.Y.


Fine Dining

Reservations are recommended for the following:

Fredonia

Campano's Cucina
31 E Main Rd, Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-2163

The White Inn
52 E Main St Fredonia, N.Y.  716-672-2103

Chautauqua (N.Y.) - 45 minute drive

Chautauqua Institution: Athenaeum Hotel
Lake Dr. Chautauqua, N.Y. 716-357-4444

St. Elmo Hotel
1 N Pratt, Chautauqua, N.Y. 716-357-3566

Dunkirk - 5 minute drive

Manning's Fireside Manor
Rte. 5, West of Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-679-1199

Clarion Hotel
30 Lake Shore Dr. E. Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-8350

Shorewood Country Club
4958 W. Lake Road, Rte. 5, Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-1880

Jamestown (N.Y.) Area – 45 minute drive (est.)

Landmark Restaurant
516 West 4th Street, Jamestown, N.Y.  716-664-7272

Irving (N.Y.) - 20 minute drive

The Colony Restaurant
876 Main Rd., (Rt. 5/20) Irving, N.Y. 716-934-4826

Hideaway Bay Resort & Drift Restaurant
42 Lake Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 716-401-5762

Mayville (N.Y.) - 40 minute drive

Andriaccio’s Family Restaurant
4837 W. Lake Rd. Mayville, N.Y. 716-753-5200

Lakeview at the Docks
Water Street, Mayville, N.Y. 716-753-2813

Lakeview Hotel and Restaurant
13 Water St. Mayville, N.Y. 716-753-2813

Watermark Restaurant
188 S. Erie Street, Mayville, N.Y. 716-753-2900

Westfield (N.Y.) - 20 minute drive

Brazill's on Main Street
7 E. Main Street, Westfield, N.Y. 14787 716-326-2203

Calarco's Restaurant & Lounge
15 Market St, Westfield, N.Y. 14787 716-326-3415


Hotel/Motel Accommodations

The number of rooms in the immediate area will be limited, therefore, reservations should be made as soon as possible to ensure your accommodation.

Fredonia/Dunkirk area

Best Western 
3912 Vineyard Dr., Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-7100
Toll free: 1-888-386-5475
www.bestwestern.com

Comfort Inn
3952 Vineyard Dr., Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-672-4450
Toll free: 1-888-672-8676
www.comfortinn.com

Clarion Hotel
30 Lakeshore Ave Dr. East, Dunkirk, N.Y. 716-366-8350
www.clariondunkirk.com

The White Inn
52 E Main St Fredonia, New York 14063 716-672-2103
www.thewhiteinn.com/

Bemus Point (N.Y.) (30 minute drive)

Lenhart Hotel
20 Lakeside Dr., Bemus Point, N.Y. 716-386-2715

At the Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua (N.Y.) (40 minute drive)

Athenaeum Hotel
Lake Drive Chautauqua, N.Y. 716-357-4444

Spencer "Victorian" Hotel
25 Palestine Ave. Chautauqua, N.Y. 716-357-3785
www.thespencer.com

Hamburg (N.Y.) (40 minute drive)

Comfort Inn
3615 Commerce Place, Hamburg, N.Y. 716-648-2922
www.comfortinn.com

Hampton Inn Buffalo-Hamburg
5444 Camp Road, Hamburg, N.Y. 716-649-3769
hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hampton-inn-buffalo-hamburg-BUFHAHX/index.html 

Holiday Inn Express
3565d Commerce Place, Hamburg, N.Y. 716-648-9200
www.hiexpress.com

Red Roof Inn
5370 Camp Road, Hamburg, N.Y. 716-648-7222
www.redroof.com

Jamestown (N.Y.) (30 minute drive)

Comfort Inn
2800 N. Main Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 716-664-5920
www.comfortinn.com

Radisson Hotel
150 N. 4th Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 716-664-3400
www.choicehotels.com/radisson

Mayville (N.Y.) (30 minute drive)

Webb's Year Round Resort
115 W. Lake Road, Mayville, N.Y. 716-753-2161

Silver Creek (20 minute drive)

Hideaway Bay Resort & Drift Restaurant
42 Lake Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 716-401-5762


Bed and Breakfasts

Brick House Bed & Breakfast (20 minute drive)
7573 E Route 20, Westfield, N.Y. 716-326-6262
www.brickhousebnb.com

Candlelight Lodge Bed & Breakfast (20 minute drive)
143 E. Main Route 20, Westfield, N.Y. 716-326-2830
www.landmarkacres.com

Edwards Waterhouse Inn
71 Central Avenue, Fredonia, N.Y. 716-672-6751
edwardswaterhouseinn.com

Oaks Bed & Breakfast (40 minute drive)
1103 West 3rd Street, Jamestown, N.Y. 716-720-5267


Local Attractions

Office of Admissions

  • Maytum Hall, 6th Floor 280 Central Ave. State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia, NY 14063

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