Activities

Amish Trail & Country Tour

Field with grain shocked by Amish Farmers

Experience the Old Order Amish Community with a trip along New York's Amish Trail, located in the western portion of the Enchanted Mountains. Unlike other Amish communities, there is no commercilization and life is still carried on without modern conveniences. Read more

Bicycling

The Enchanted Mountains are home to many biking adventures. Read more

Boating

Golden sunshine and sparkling water offer endless opportunities for boating, fishing, Read more

Canoeing & Kayaking

People kayaking on the Allegheny Reservoir from Onoville Marina

Rafting and Kayaking is one of the biggest attractions in our region. There are several bodies of water in which to enjoy a full day of fun and excitement. For general safety guidelines on our local rivers and creeks. Read more

Fishing

Cattaraugus Creek, which borders our county on the north, has been listed in the top 10 Steelhead fishing sites by fishing magazines. Read more

Gaming

Energy, action, excitement and entertainment-that's what it's all about! Read more

Geocaching

Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Read more

Golfing

Whether you prefer a challenging 18-hole course or a relaxing 9-holes, our County has 9 golf courses for you to choose from! Come play and spend the weekend at one of our resorts, bed and breakfasts, or hotels and motels. Read more

Hiking

Take a hike on the old logging roads that run through the state lands across the Enchanted Mountains. Twelve percent (or 99,500 acres) of the county is state and county lands; that gives hikers a large area to explore! Read more

Horseback Riding

Out for a winter ride near Gentle Thunder Farms

The Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County offer year 'round riding opportunities with riding clubs, chuckwagon dinners, events at equestrian centers and miles of trails if you choose to bring your own equine friend. Read more

Hunting

Cattaragus County is one of the top outdoor locations in the region for all your hunting needs. The lush and thick landscapes of the Enchanted Mountains gives opportunitiy for some of the largest bucks in the area. Each year, Cattaraugus ranks in the top three counties for harvesting of deer and turkeys. Read more

Motor Sports

3 Race cars taking a turn at the Little Valley Speedway

Our region has plenty of motor sports for you to enjoy. From Late Model racing to Go-Karts, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Read more

Motorcycling

The Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County are home to major ride events, such as Rally in the Valley, an event benefiting local charities or Hollywood Happening, benefiting the Historic Hollywood Theatre in Gowanda. Read more

Mountain Biking

Get out and challenge yourself by Mountain Biking! The Enchanted Mountains has miles of mountains biking trails. There are mountain biking events in the spring, summer and autumn months throughout the hills. Read more

Mountain Coaster

The Mountain Coaster is a year-round, gravity-powered, downhill coaster at Holiday Valley Resort. Ride solo or with a friend! Read more

Roller Skating & Rollerblading

Roller Skating and Rollerblading(inline skating) are great activities for exercise. Indoor Roller Skating/Blading For indoor roller skating and roller blading in Cattaraugus County the place to go is Skateland of Franklinville. Read more

Skiing Cross Country

Getting ready to cross country ski at Allegany State Park

Cross Country Skiing for a great cardio workout! Whether you want to take the traditional trails at Holiday Valley, or get off the beaten path at Allegany State Park or other areas of the county, there's tons of options for you and your family. Read more

Skiing Down Hill

If you enjoy winter, the Enchanted Mountains is the place for you! Read more

Sky High Adventure Park

Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself? Do you think you are a super hero? Test yourself at Sky High Adventure Park for an adventure amongst the obstacles in the trees and along zip lines. Read more

Snow Tubing

Have a great time snow tubing with your friends and family at Holiday Valley's Tubing Park. Read more

Snowboarding

Not a skier? Looking to get a little more adventurous? Try snowboarding in the Enchanted Mountains! With 56 slopes and 13 lifts, Holiday Valley is the best place to try it out in the region. Read more

Snowmobiling

Snowmobiler exiting the Thomas Kelly Covered Bridge at Allegany State Park

Snowmobile Trails are opening on December 21st, 2011. Snowmobile, in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, on over 350 miles of state funded snowmobile trails in addition to the 74 plus miles of trails at Allegany State Park, the largest state park in New York State. Read more

Snowshoeing

Snowshoeing is a great winter-time hiking activity and a terrific cardio workout. There are dozens of areas filled with trails to enjoy snowshoeing. Check out a couple of Enchanted Mountains more popular places to snowshoe: Read more

Whitewater Rafting

For those who want to experience Western New York's hidden gem, white water rafting on the mighty Cattaraugus, through Zoar Valley, is the perfect springtime activity. You'll view rugged Read more

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