West River Road Launch
An area to launch kayak/canoe onto Allegheny River.
The Portville Historical and Preservation Society is an educational agency, chartered by the Regents of the State of New York.
Portville
Location
The Town of Portville is located in Cattaraugus County in the southwestern corner of New York State along the Pennyslvania border, locally referred to as the Southern Tier. Portville is 65 miles south of Buffalo and 90 miles south of Rochester. Its eastern town line is the border of Allegany County, New York, and its southern town line is the Pennsylvania border.
Geographic Features
Start of the Allegheny River in New York State flowing from the southeast to the west.
History
The Town of Portville was first settled in 1805 as a result of its flourishing timber industry which to a lesser degree continues today. The name is derived by the town's early role in shipping lumber and other items down river. Learn some more of Portville's history on HistoricPath.com
Learn more about the Town of Portville.
Places in Portville
Ice cream shop that offers a variety of scoops, soft serve, specialty sundaes, and banana splits!
Cafe & Coffee House that has the perfect blend of specialty coffee choices as well as a full dine in menu.
A beautiful gift shop with primitives, candles, home décor, live edge tables and more! Also home to the Chocolate Roost!
Experiences
The Scoop
Ice cream shop that offers a variety of scoops, soft serve, specialty sundaes, and banana splits!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.
The Magic of First Snow
There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white.
Sprague's Maple Farms & Restaurant
A maple wonderland! WNY's largest pancake house!
Snowmobile Trail Map
Maps of snowmobiling trails in Cattaraugus County
Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage
A beautiful gift shop with primitives, candles, home décor, live edge tables and more! Also home to the Chocolate Roost!
Red's & Trudy's
Famous for their loose-meat burgers, house-made rolls, and milkshakes
Portville Historical & Preservation Society
The Portville Historical and Preservation Society is an educational agency, chartered by the Regents of the State of New York. It was established in 1986 in response to renewed interest in the preservation of Portville's past.
Portville Drive-In
One of the very few Drive-In's in the USA!
Pizzaland
A local favorite for over 30 years!
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman Tract
This trail system is composed of the main Eshelman Loop and 5 connecting trails
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Home to more than 648 acres of nature’s beauty.
Paddling the Allegheny River Rack Card
Take your paddle to the Allegheny River and hop on your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
Get your kayak or canoe and friends ready for upcoming paddling events in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York
Never Ending Alpaca Farm
An alpaca farm located in Portville.
Myrge Cafe & Coffee House
Cafe & Coffee House that has the perfect blend of specialty coffee choices as well as a full dine in menu.
Map of Lillibridge Property - Pfeiffer Nature Center
Map of trails at Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property at 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY
Map of Eshelman Trails at Pfeiffer Nature Center
A map of Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman property in Portville, NY
Linn Launch on the Allegheny River
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Allegheny River in Portville!
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
Enchanted Valley Inn
Step back in time...
Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide.
The guide will give you a great overview of everything the Enchanted Mountains has to offer! You can also request to have one mailed to you for free!
Education in Nature
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
Divine Nutrition
Creative & Delicious Loaded Teas & Meal Replacement Shakes!
Cummins Cider Mill
A Fall Tradition since 1958!
Christmas Time at Sprague's Maple Farms
Sprague's Maple Farms offers a unique blend of culinary delight and charming animal encounters that make for an unforgettable visit during Christmas time!
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).
Blueberry Meadows
Blueberry farm that allows you to pick your own!