It states that “while the area has remained predominantly rural — with roadside farms and Amish markets — Dunkirk’s downtown area has many shops, restaurants, beaches, a historic lighthouse, and a lakefront marina. Another draw? A bustling wine scene.”

The article calls Dunkirk “an ideal weekend destination and an excellent option for a second home” for people looking to get away from nearby urban areas such as Buffalo and Cleveland, Ohio.

Mandy Gotham, managing partner at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Western New York Properties, told travelandleisure.com, “The housing market in Dunkirk is approachable, to say the least, with the average home price below $200,000 and ‘days on the market’ close to two months. A savvy buyer could easily come in and scoop up a good listing at a good price.”

She added, “The word of this gem is getting out, and we expect the next few years to look much different than they do now.”

People eat lunch Wednesday at the Dunkirk Boardwalk. P-J photo by M.J. Stafford

The travelandleisure.com article was spurred by another online piece, this one by realtor.com, that ranked Dunkirk No. 3 on a list of the 10 most affordable lake towns in the U.S.

The realtor.com story also talks up Dunkirk’s beaches, summertime events and affordable housing. It lists the median home price in Dunkirk as $122,750.

“Buyers will find the most listings just before and after prime lake season,” the article suggests. “Sellers know they can find buyers looking forward to the summer in April and May. Meanwhile, other sellers will list in September and October after they used their homes for the summer.”