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Dunkirk New York: The Suburb With A Beautiful Coastline User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced great seasons while living in Dunkirk New York. The city is located in Chautauqua County. Dunkirk is about 45 miles or so southwest of Buffalo New York. The suburban area is situated on the coast of Lake Erie. The town has several standard school campuses and it als ...Read More o houses a branch of Jamestown Community College. Unemployment rates are higher in Dunkirk than in respective neighboring cities and there are small opportunities for housing. The town is very affordable and climate is moderate on a regular basis. The city was named after Dunkirk in France.

Some of the best areas in Dunkirk New York surround the Shorewood Country Club. The posh country club setting is immaculate. It is on the border of Lake Erie, boasting of grand panoramic views and lush greens. This is a great area for events or for fine dining. I admired the viewpoints from different parts of the city. It was great to experience the change of seasons throughout the year, especially near the scenic coastline. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dunkirk? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Washington Park
      Memorial Park
      Dog Park
      Point Gratiot Park
      Wright Park
      Point Gratiot Park
      Wright park
      Wright Park

      Entertainment

      Dunkirk Historical Museum
      Veterans Museum & Light Keeper's House
      Lake Shore Savings Clock Tower
      Michael C Rockefeller Arts Center
      Spotlight Cinemas Dunkirk
      Marvel Theatre
      Bartlett Theatre
      King Concert Hall

      Food & Drink

      Rookies on the Lake
      McDonald's
      Heenan's Bar
      Valentines Place
      Lil Magill's
      Ellicottville Brewing Company West

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Dunkirk? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Dunkirk.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dunkirk a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Brooks Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors