Harmony NY (14710): Overview, Housing, Essentials, Schools, Recreation & Entertainment, Transportation & Traffic, Real Estate Agents

Welcome to Harmony, NY
Overview Harmony is a town on the southern border of Chautauqua County, bordered to the north by North Harmony, to the east by Busti, to the south by Pennsylvania (Columbus Township, in Warren County) and to the west by Clymer. Harmony is a mainly rural community with several hamlets and the village of Panama, where you’ll find the fascinating Panama Rocks, a half-mile long ridge of 60-foot high rock that forms caves in an ancient forest Chautauqua Lake is a short drive from here. Jamestown is only 14 miles east of Panama, and the lakeside village of Lakewood is only 9 miles northeast of the village Local Museums & Landmarks Neighboring Clymer has the French Creek Historical Society and the Het Haverkamp Huis, a historical house built by a Dutch immigrant in the 1800s. The town of Busti (12 miles east) has the Busti Mill, a 19th-century grist mill that operated until the mid-20th century and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Also in Busti: the Dr. John Lord House, which was added to the register 15 years later. Jamestown has several museums and landmarks, including the Lucy-Desi Museum dedicated to comedy legend Lucille Ball.

Welcome to Harmony, NY

Overview

Harmony is a town on the southern border of Chautauqua County, bordered to the north by North Harmony, to the east by Busti, to the south by Pennsylvania (Columbus Township, in Warren County) and to the west by Clymer. Harmony is a mainly rural community with several hamlets and the village of Panama, where you’ll find the fascinating Panama Rocks, a half-mile long ridge of 60-foot high rock that forms caves in an ancient forest

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Essentials Most shopping needs can be met in Jamestown. For groceries, Jamestown has two Tops Friendly Markets stores, a Wegmans supermarket, and smaller stores like Aldi’s and Save-a-Lot. Jamestown and Lakewood both have Walmart Supercenter stores for grocery shopping or retail shopping. The widest variety of retail shopping is at Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, which has major retailers like JC Penney, Sears and lots more. Jamestown also has a Sam’s Club and more small stores. Panama Central School District covers students who live in the area. The regional hospital is WCA Hospital in Jamestown. The closest public libraries are Lakewood Memorial in the village of Lakewood, Bemus Point Library and Hazeltine Public Library in Jamestown.

Essentials

Most shopping needs can be met in Jamestown. For groceries, Jamestown has two Tops Friendly Markets stores, a Wegmans supermarket, and smaller stores like Aldi’s and Save-a-Lot. Jamestown and Lakewood both have Walmart Supercenter stores for grocery shopping or retail shopping. The widest variety of retail shopping is at Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, which has major retailers like JC Penney, Sears and lots more. Jamestown also has a Sam’s Club and more small stores.

Recreation & Entertainment Panama Rocks is a great place for hiking and awesome natural sights. Nearby, you’ll find plenty of attractions. Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood has a movie-theater multiplex and a lot more. Lakewood Beach has a public beach, a boat launch, tennis courts and more, and the park’s gazebo plays host to a series of free summertime concerts. Statewide Speedway in Busti offers drag racing. Nearby Clymer is home to the Peek ‘N Peak Resort, Spa and Adventure Park, a resort that has a variety of activities and restaurants. Bemus Point (about 11 miles northeast) has an old-time amusement park and more To the east in Frewsburg (about 18 miles) is the Martz Observatory, which offers talks on astronomy and star-gazing events. Jamestown has the most things to do and see in the area, including the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (for concerts, major shows, hockey and conventions), the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts (called the “Showplace of the Chautauqua Region”), the Lucille Ball Little Theatre (which hosts five major productions annually), the Spire Theater and the Willow Bay Theater.

Recreation & Entertainment

Panama Rocks is a great place for hiking and awesome natural sights. Nearby, you’ll find plenty of attractions. Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood has a movie-theater multiplex and a lot more. Lakewood Beach has a public beach, a boat launch, tennis courts and more, and the park’s gazebo plays host to a series of free summertime concerts. Statewide Speedway in Busti offers drag racing. Nearby Clymer is home to the Peek ‘N Peak Resort, Spa and Adventure Park, a resort that has a variety of activities and restaurants. Bemus Point (about 11 miles northeast) has an old-time amusement park and more

Transportation & Traffic Route 474 is a major east-west highway that runs through the north part of Harmony.

Transportation & Traffic

Route 474 is a major east-west highway that runs through the north part of Harmony.

Pros & Cons Panama is a small, wide-open community with plenty of open space. Visitors come here to check out the interesting Panama Rocks attraction. You’re close to Chautauqua Lake and the busier communities of Lakewood and Jamestown.

Pros & Cons

Panama is a small, wide-open community with plenty of open space. Visitors come here to check out the interesting Panama Rocks attraction. You’re close to Chautauqua Lake and the busier communities of Lakewood and Jamestown.