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Enchanted Mountains Map

Screenshot of a portion of the Enchanted Mountains map from 2022-October

Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.

Note: Most of the roads are labelled.

Boo Bash

Good Times, Olean

Mark your calendars for the Seven Mountains Media Boo Bash with “The Big Pig, 95.7” at Good Times of Olean on October 26th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm!

Put on your best costume and come out to support the Pink Pumpkin Project while enjoying incredible music from Nashville recording artist Ben Gallaher and Savannah Swatland. Here’s what’s in store:

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Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
Big & Small Block Mods/UMP Mods/RUSH Pro Mods/Sportsman Mods/Mini Lates/Bandits
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Ole Hickory Tavern

Wings from The Hickory
An old neighborhood style Irish pub serving Irish-American staples and typical bar food.

Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
Crate Late Models/UMP Modifieds/RUSH Pro Mods/RUSH Stock Cars/Mini Lates/Bandits
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Group B

"Group B" of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Bed Tax Program)

Overview

A portion of 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. Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT).

Funds for Marketing Campaign

The funds supplied by this grant, the funding source, are from the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County.

This funding is intended to supplement your marketing campaign's advertising budget and not meant to be your entire advertising budget; therefore a match or share of cost is expected.

Eligible Applicants

Chambers without full-time staff, business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals and other tourism associated activities.

The funds in this group will be administered by EDPT. Grantees will partner and coordinate with EDPT.

Application Period

Catt. County EDPT will announce the release of the applications in fall for the upcoming year. Applications are accepted after they are released  from October to early December. Please double check application dates as they vary slightly each year. 

Application Process

Complete an application for each marketing campaign project.

The marketing campaign should include which expenses would be covered by the Bed Tax Grant Program and which would be covered by your organization. The marketing campaign for Group B of the Tourism Promotion Grant Program could potentially contain a mix of following:

  • Print materials
  • Online Advertising
  • Radio Advertising
  • Television & Video Advertising

Possible applicants should develop a written plan for how their funding will be used.

Application & Guidelines Document

Allegany

The Town and Village of Allegany, NY are situated along the Allegheny River among the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide

Allegany State Park

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. 

Events

Events in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
ESS SPRINT SPECIAL + KURT MILLER MEMORIAL
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Ellicottville

Sidewalk view in Ellicottville, NY (2016)

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.

Freedom Races

Races at Freedom Motorsports Park
Super Late Models & Sprint Cars BOTH nights!
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Allegany State Park Trails

Hiking at Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.