Love is in the air and what better time than Valentine's Day 2016 to list some of the many reasons we love living and working here in Fredonia, New York. As your hometown Fredonia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram new and used car dealership, we love serving the automotive needs of our friends and neighbors here in Fredonia and vicinity with an outstanding selection of new Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram cars and trucks for sale near Buffalo, NY. So it stands to reason that Fredonia has a special place in our hearts. Here's why.
We Love Our Festivals
Since 1995, The Red, White, and Blues Music Festival has captured the essence of this All-American art form with more than a dozen blues artists performing at various venues throughout downtown Fredonia. Still The Best Party Around, the annual blues festival also celebrates the area's burgeoning red and white wine industry and is one of the area's most popular and well-attended events.
Other notable annual festivals and events such as Fredonia History Days and Miracle on Main Street draw thousands of visitors. Harvest Moon Cemetery Tour takes visitors on a unique journey through the beautiful Forest Hill Cemetery. Tales of notorious villains, heroes, ghosts, and other stories from Fredonia's past make this for a uniquely enchanting experience.
We Love Our Growing Wine Industry
The Fredonia area's outstanding assortment of wineries and vineyards are continuing to put our region on wine lovers' maps throughout the country. As part of the Lake Erie Wine Country Trail, Fredonia lies at the heart of America's Grape Country. The locale's rich soil and climate are ideal for producing an array of exquisite wines. Of the more than 30,000 acres under cultivation, many of the grapes are of the native Labrusca variety. Within the last 50 years, more than 20 outstanding wineries have expanded the region's variety of grapes, from Chardonnays and Rieslings to Merlots and Cabernets.
We Love Our Picturesque & Historic Community
Incorporated in 1829 within the Town of Pomfret, Fredonia continues to enchant both locals and visitors with its beautiful downtown, verdant landscape, and historic architecture. Dating back to 1825, the centerpiece of the village is Barker Commons, which was entered on the National Register of Historic Places. The Commons afford a tranquil oasis with its beautiful fountain, vibrant floral displays, magnificent shade trees, and quaint ambiance.
Notable historic buildings such as the venerable Opera House, Fredonia Village Hall, the White Inn, and other civic structures give the downtown area surrounding Barker Commons its unique charm. A variety of architectural styles, from Greek and Academic Revival to Victorian, span the 19th and 20th centuries. Downtown is also the heartbeat of Fredonia's thriving business community. Restaurants, nightlife, and an array of diverse businesses make the area surrounding Barker Commons Fredonia's social hub.
Fredonia also has a rich history with many key events such as the site of the first natural gas well in the country in 1821, the first, Grange in 1868, and the birthplace of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. General Lafayette also paid a visit to Fredonia.
We Love The Chautauqua Institution
Fredonia is proud to be located near the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution. Located along the banks of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, the sprawling 750-acre complex is home to an array of vibrant Christian-centered cultural, academic, and spiritual events and activities throughout the year. Chautauqua is a melting-pot of diverse faiths and a stimulating environment where intellectual ideas and dialogue bear fruit. Music and the arts are also a centerpiece of the diverse Chautauqua experience.
We Love Being The World's Learning Center
Along with the Chautauqua Institution, and as part of Chautauqua County, Fredonia is at the center of the area's renowned learning and educational offerings. The SUNY College at Fredonia was ranked 12th among the top universities in the area, according to US News & World Report. More than 5,500 students and 400 faculty pursue undergraduate and graduate degree programs on a campus designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. The college brings a vibrant, youthful, and intellectually stimulating attitude to the community and serves a cultural hub for the region. Other nearby institutions of higher learning include Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Business College, and SUNY Empire State College.
We Love Fredonia's Cultural Activities
On the surface, Fredonia appears to be a quaint and quiet village. But just underneath that tranquil surface you'll find a community brimming with an array of arts and cultural activities. The historic Fredonia Opera House offers outstanding musical productions, plays, and other top-quality live entertainment throughout the year.
We Love Fredonia's Outdoor Fun
When the weather heats up, the outdoor fun starts to build as Fredonia and vicinity come alive to offer visitors and locals a wide range of recreational offerings from boating, fishing, camping, hunting, watersports, and whitewater rafting to horseback riding and golf. In fact, the area is well known as The Best Little Golf Town In America, with more than 20 premier golf courses in the area. The summer months are a perfect time for bicycling, jogging, or just strolling down Fredonia's lovely streets and thoroughfares.
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There are plenty of things to love about living in Fredonia, New York. And one of the things you'll most is the great deals you'll get on our entire inventory of new Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram cars, SUVs, and trucks for sale near Buffalo at our Fredonia new and used car dealership near Buffalo. Our savings will get your heart beating a little faster with special discounts, dealer markdowns, and factory incentives on our 2015 and 2016 new car inventory. Get even more savings on our year-end model closeouts and pre-owned vehicles. Visit us today at 258 W. Main St., Fredonia, NY 14063, or call us at 877-469-9970.
Happy Valentine's Day!
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