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2024 Holiday Valley Mudslide
![Holiday Valley's Mudslide](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/19222741_10150851638289964_7060312764398244807_o.jpg?itok=o29SXdo7)
Jingle Bell Jubilee 2023
The Jingle Bell Jubilee is a holiday event featuring many activities and events: the holiday market, carolers, dance groups, wreath creation class, Shop Raffle Drawing, Sips of the Season, make and take craft, horse and wagon rides; an inflated snow globe for picture opps, cocoa and cookie crawl, decorate the tree contest, cookie decorating, and even a Rudolph run! Hours for the event are 4:30-8pm.
Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region
Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.
Allegany County - Western NY Wilds
Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.
Michael Kent at Ray Evans
![Ray Evans Theater in Salamanca](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/240731344_1702235343299383_5632181663943252632_n.jpg?itok=bbfam-ZA)
Michael was named Entertainer of the Year in Campus Activities Magazine and Magician of the Year by The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA). Cleveland.com has listed Michael as one of Ohio's top 30 "Famously Funny" comedians along with Drew Carey, Dave Chappelle and Bob Hope. He was featured on the season premiere of the hit television show "Penn & Teller: Fool Us!"
Tourism Assistance
We may assist visitors, organizations, businesses and others in various ways.
Plan an Adventure
Would you like to visit the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) but need help planning a trip? Please contact us.
Places in EM
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Event Organizers
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Grants
If you organize an event, program or activity in Cattaraugus County then you may want to check out the Tourism Promotion Grant Program!
Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Group B Bed Tax Grant)
Questions
If you have questions about traveling, tourism or outdoor recreation then please contact us.
Welcome
We are naturally yours to enjoy on the other side of New York State. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes.
Location
Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County is a panorama of thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests and picturesque waterways. Its wooded hilltops overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
![Griffis and Rock City](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/201106-wny-aaa-gems_0.jpg?itok=_C-_4Yx9)
In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
Tame the Tuna 2023
![A photo during the 2021 Tame the Tuna in Limestone, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/20210814_152022-tame-tuna.jpg?itok=yQR7rdu0)
Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
![Family on a summer chairlift ride at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/P1911034.jpg?itok=rq3JbfvE)
2024 Blueberry Season is Here!
![Blueberries picked in the Enchanted Mountains](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/IMG_0944.jpg?itok=bguHOvH8)
Ski Slopes are Calling
![Setting sun on the ski slopes at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/promo/2023-12/16x9/202301-winter-holiday-valley-ski-lift-16x9.jpg)
Setting sun on the ski slopes at Holiday Valley Resort from Jan. 2023
Maps
Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum
Sky High Adventure Park opening this Spring at Holiday Valley 2011
The first aerial adventure park in Western New York will be an adventure park, named Sky High, opening the Spring of 2011 at Holiday Valley.
Holiday Valley's Telestock Day 2024
![Telestock Day at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Telestock-02.jpg?itok=vas_Szud)
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
![Girl climbing through sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/DSC_6872.jpg?itok=DTuo8jDD)
Ellicottville
Ellicottville was named in honor of Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company, was formed from Ischua in 1820. A portion of Ashford and East Otto were taken in 1824, and 1858 respectively.