Education in Nature
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
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Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area
Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area is a 36.4-acre park in Allegany, New York, offering various outdoor activities and stunning natural scenery. Admission is free and is open year-round.
Otto Stadial Site
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).
Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
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
Do you operate an organization or business in the Enchanted Mountains?
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.
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Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants
If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.
The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.
A portion of the bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area.
Eligible applicants include the following:
- Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
- business associations,
- non-profit organizations,
- events,
- festivals
- and other tourism associated activities.
Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.
For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B
If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes [at] cattco.org.
Ole Hickory Tavern
An old neighborhood style Irish pub serving Irish-American staples and typical bar food.
Fly Fish on the "Catt"
Fly Fish in one of our most popular creeks; the Cattaraugus Creek has been listed in the Top 10 Steelhead Fishing sites.
Adventure Bound onthefly and Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters offer guided trips.
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
The Silent Hunters: Bobcats & Fishers
Bobcats & fishers might be quiet, but they're some of the forest's most fascinating hunters!
Stop by the Recreation Hall at Camp Allegany on November 7th at 1:00pm to learn about how these amazing predators survive and thrive in the wild.
Perfect for wildlife lovers and curious minds of all ages!
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Cattaraugus Rodeo- Bulls & Barrels
High action, live bull and barrel racing!
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Mansfield
The Town of Mansfield is centrally located in Cattaraugus County, north of Salamanca. The name was thought to be that of a noble family in England.
Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
Snowmobile Trail Map
Maps of snowmobiling trails in Cattaraugus County
Scoby Dam and Route 219
Scoby Dam is most commonly known because of its trail and of course the dam but it is also has a lot of geological elements that have built the area.
Conewango
The Town of Conewango is located on the western boundary of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The west town line is the border of Chautauqua County.
Machias Outdoors
A store for those that love the outdoors with an indoor archery range.
Step Right Up at the Cattaraugus County Fair
We think this is the best, small fair with cotton candy, fried food, rides, animal shows, and live entertainment, are all available at the Cattauragus County Fair. Make plans to catch the demolition derby, monster trucks, or a concert. Have some good old fashioned fun! The fair is held yearly, either from the end of July into the first week of August.
Note: Unlike some other county fairs, most of the rides are free with your admission!
Ashford
The Town of Ashford, NY is the northern gateway on Route 219 to the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State. Ashford is located in Western New York State in the north-middle of Cattaraugus County.
2nd Annual Adult Prom (To Benefit Foster Care)
Join Foster Cattaraugus for an enchanting evening at the 2nd Annual Adult Prom hosted at Woodside Tavern on the Range on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00pm, benefiting foster care in Cattaraugus County. Don a mask and formal attire for a night of mystery and magic.
Cocktail Hour - 6-7pm, with the event to follow 7-11pm
Dinner - 8pm, provided by Toad's Butcher Shop
Photos - 6-7:45pm, available via donation from April Bojanowski Photography
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Adult Prom - to benefit Foster Care!
Join Foster Cattaraugus on Saturday, August 10th from 7-10pm at Woodside Tavern on the Range for a magical evening at their Enchanted Forest Adult Prom to benefit foster children in Cattaraugus County!
Dress to impress in your finest attire and get ready to relive the nostalgia of prom night in a whole new way. Whether you're going going solo or with a date, this event promises to be a night to remember with a whimsical setting filled with twinkling lights and enchanting decor.
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Farmersville
Farmersville is a town located in the eastern border of Cattaraugus County . Its surface is a hilly upland, forming the watershed between the streams flowing northwest into Lake Erie, and those flowing east into Genesee River and south into Allegany River. Mud Lake, in the northern part, cover
WNY Pro Pulling Series
WNY Pro Pulling Series in the grandstands at the Cattaraugus County Fair
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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.
East Otto
East Otto is a town in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.
Nannen Arboretum
A non-profit, volunteered based organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education, test plots for research, and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure.