“250 Ways to Explore Cattaraugus County” Part 1 of 5

“250 Ways to Explore Cattaraugus County” *Five-Part Series*

Ready to discover the Enchanted Mountains like never before? Whether you’re a local looking for fresh inspiration or a visitor planning your next adventure, we’ve created the ultimate guide: “250 Ways to Explore Cattaraugus County.” This isn’t just a list—it’s your year-round invitation to experience every corner of our beautiful region, from wild outdoor escapes to the coziest small-town moments, and what better way to celebrate America’s 250^th all year long?!

To make exploring easier (and more fun), we’ve divided these 250 ideas into a five-part series. Each post spotlights a different way to fall in love with Cattaraugus County:

• Part 1: Outdoor Adventure – 60 ways to enjoy the great outdoors!

Start your journey with the ideas below and stay tuned as we reveal the rest of the series. However you choose to explore, Cattaraugus County is ready to surprise you, inspire you, and welcome you back all year!

Series 1: Outdoor Adventure

1. Hike Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park
2. Walk the paved trail around Red House Lake
3. Hike the Finger Lakes Trail
4. Paddle the Allegheny River
5. Kayak on one of the Lakes
6. Fish at Quaker Lake
7. Camp at Allegany State Park
8. Snowshoe at Pfeiffer Nature Center
9. Cross-Country Ski along the Art Roscoe Trail
10. Have a picnic at Stone Tower
11. Go Fat Biking on the trails at McCarty Hill State Forest
12. Go camping at one of our campgrounds
13. Take a scenic fall foliage drive
14. Birdwatch along the Allegheny River Valley Trail
15. Ski or snowboard at Holiday Valley Resort
16. Ice fish on one of our lakes
17. Snowmobile along 400+ miles of trails through the county
18. Mountain bike at HoliMont Bike Park
19. Play a round of Disc Golf
20. Camp at Onoville Marina Park
21. Explore the Pat McGee Trail
22. Pedal along the old railroad tracks on Rail Bikes with Rev Rail
23. Go Whitewater Rafting on the Cattaraugus Creek
24. Take a chairlift ride at Holiday Valley Resort
25. Hike at Griffis Sculpture Park
26. Explore Rock City Park
27. Go to a race at Freedom Speedway
28. Fly fish along the Cattaraugus Creek
29. Rent a paddle board at HoliMont’s Saddle Pond
30. Rent a kayak at Allegany State Park
31. Go snowboarding at Holiday Valley
32. Go for a bike ride at Quaker
33. Play a round of golf at one of the golf courses
34. Try nature journaling at Nannen Arboretum
35. Take a guided nature walk at Pfeiffer Nature Center
36. Ride the Mountain Coaster at Sky High Adventure Park
37. Explore Little Rock City
38. Go apple picking at Cottage Orchard
39. Find your favorite ice cream shop
40. Challenge yourself at Sky High Adventure Park
41. Snowshoe at Holiday Valley
42. Go for a paddle at sunrise
43. Go boating at Onoville Marina Park
44. Track animal prints at Pfeiffer Nature Center
45. Watch migrating birds at Allegany State Park
46. Try forest bathing
47. Explore NY’s Amish Trail
48. Take a walk after fresh snowfall
49. Camp with a group at ASP Group Camp
50. Play putt-putt golf at Mystic Water Resort
51. Hike during the Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
52. Watch a movie at a Drive-In
53. Go blueberry picking
54. Skateboard at Ellicottville Skate Park
55. Find the perfect Christmas Tree at one of the Christmas Tree Farms
56. Play disc golf at Gargoyle Park
57. Relax at one of the Allegany State Park beaches
58. Go tubing at Holiday Valley Tubing Park
59. Hike through the Sunflower fields at Songin Farm
60. Watch the process of Maple production