Plan your visit to The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY. The National Comedy Center is open from 10am – 5pm, Thursday through Monday, closed Tuesday & Wednesday.

Challenged to learn more about the Empire State, writer Lori Tripoli takes a road trip to Jamestown, N.Y., hometown of Lucille Ball. She discovers that the birthplace of the beloved comedienne has much to offer.

Are you planning a trip to Upstate New York? Then don't forget Jamestown and visit the National Comedy Center and Lucille Ball Desi Museum.

Explore Jamestown, NY: birthplace of Lucille Ball, home to the National Comedy Center, and gateway to outdoor adventures near Chautauqua Lake.

Make the most of your vacation budget and enjoy the best of Jamestown with so many things to do, places to stay and attractions to see.

"Lady in the Glass", Lakeview Cemetery, Jamestown, New York

Washington Street Bridge, Jamestown, NY . A view of the downtown area.

Jamestown, NY... Known as a hard-luck town and also as the birthplace of Lucille Ball, this western New York community of 30,000 is surrounded by farms and a gorgeous downtown area, yet it's not too far from Pittsburgh. The average home price is $88,891.

At the heart of the Great Lakes Gazette is Michigan, the Great Lakes State. But on some Fridays we’ll make forays to the rest of the region that touches the Great Lakes Huron, Michigan, Superior, Erie and Ontario: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ontario, Canada. October 15 marked the 60th anniversary of…

Sleigh and pair of Standardbreds in front of the Ahern Mansion Jamestown, NY