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East Otto, New York

East Otto is a town in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York.  The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.

The Town of East Otto is on the northern border of the county.  It was founded in 1854 from part of the Town of Otto. Parts of East Otto were later removed to add to other towns in the county.  Otto was named after Jacob S Otto, an agent of the Holland Land Company.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.4 square miles, of which, 41.2 square miles of it is land and 0.2 square miles of it (0.48%) is water.

The north town line is marked by Cattaraugus Creek and is the border of Erie County.

East Otto has a unique group of artists known as East Otto Country Associates.  It is also home to Allegany Mountain Resort, Burdick Blueberries, East Otto Historical Museum and more.

Upcoming Events

Night Lights 2019 at Griffis Sculpture Park
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park 2023
Repeats every week until Sun Oct 01 2023 .
Thu, 09/28/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 09/30/2023 - 10:00pm

For the 11th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 8, 2023. A portion of the legendary park’s landscape and sculptures are seen in a whole different light. NIGHT LIGHTS is a successful fundraiser for the United States’ largest sculpture park – and a Western New York gem.

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

  • September 8 & 9
  • September 14 - 16
  • September 21 - 23
  • September 28 - September 30
  • October 5 - 8 
  • October 12 - 14

Night Lights 2019 at Griffis Sculpture Park
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park 2023
Thu, 10/05/2023 - 7:00pm - Sun, 10/08/2023 - 10:00pm

For the 11th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 8, 2023. A portion of the legendary park’s landscape and sculptures are seen in a whole different light. NIGHT LIGHTS is a successful fundraiser for the United States’ largest sculpture park – and a Western New York gem.

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

  • September 8 & 9
  • September 14 - 16
  • September 21 - 23
  • September 28 - September 30
  • October 5 - 8 
  • October 12 - 14

Night Lights 2019 at Griffis Sculpture Park
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park 2023
Thu, 10/12/2023 - 7:00pm - Sat, 10/14/2023 - 10:00pm

For the 11th consecutive autumn, Griffis Sculpture Park will be illuminated in colorful theatrical lighting when NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park returns on Friday, September 8, 2023. A portion of the legendary park’s landscape and sculptures are seen in a whole different light. NIGHT LIGHTS is a successful fundraiser for the United States’ largest sculpture park – and a Western New York gem.

NIGHT LIGHTS will open from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The dates NIGHT LIGHTS will be open:

  • September 8 & 9
  • September 14 - 16
  • September 21 - 23
  • September 28 - September 30
  • October 5 - 8 
  • October 12 - 14

Places

Preztel-Crusted Haddock at Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant
Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant

Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant is located in the heart of the breath-taking Zoar Valley, "one of the most scenic and ecologically diverse environmental areas in Western New York." Relax and refuel on their lovely patio after a day of hiking, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or swimming.

Photo of East Otto Historical Museum (inside)
East Otto Historical Museum

The East Otto Historical Museum is located in the old East Otto Town Hall building, which was moved to its present location back in the early 1900's.

Inside you will find local artifacts which include electronic equipment (radio, phonograph), clothing, farm tools and more. Information on genealogy can also be found here as well.

 

Photo of Mitch's General Store
Mitch's General Store

Fast food and necessities in a rural setting.

Customers can't stop talking about Mitch's tacos—better try one!

Google Reviews:

"...Amazing tacos"

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