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Transportation

Various ways to get here and how to get around the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County, New York).

Major Roadways:

  • Interstate 86 runs east/west through our region.
  • U.S. Route 219 runs north/south through our region.

Rental Cars / Vehicles:

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Olean, NY

Hertz Car Rental in Yorkshire, NY

Airports:

Bussing: (SP)

  • Seneca Bus Service
  • The City of Olean has bussing that covers the entire city.
  • Holiday Valley Resort and the Village of Ellicottville has busing that also travels to the Seneca-Niagara Casino, located in Salamanca.

Uber / Lyft / Etc.??

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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.

Tourism Promotion Program

Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).

Funding Source

The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:

Group A

Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.

Group B

Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.

Program Contact

This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).

Tri-County Arts Council: Acrylic Painting Workshop

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Tri-County Arts Council will be hosting an Acrylic Painting Workshop on October 5th and 12th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Ages 12+.

Immerse yourself in the art of acrylic painting with this beginner-friendly class. You'll paint a picturesque scene featuring boats docked by a lush forest and majestic mountains, all under the expert guidance of Barbara Boser who will lead you through each step of the process. 

Cost:

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Free Fishing Day in NY!

Steelhead from the Cattaraugus Creek

The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!

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"Friends of Little Valley" presents Music in the Park & Cornhole Tournament!

Bicentennial Park - LV

Come down to Bicentennial Park on Erie St. in Little Valley Thursday, August 22nd for the final "Music in the Park" this summer hosted by Friends of Little Valley along with a cornhole tournament hosted by $lick $hooters Cornhole! 

Music begins at 6pm, featuring the "Iron Eyes Experience", a local three piece group based out of Salamanca. The band is well known for their rock and blues style that can be heard echoing throughout the enchanted mountains of Cattaraugus County! 

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Olean's Santa Claus Lane Parade 2023

Santa Claus Lane Parade in Olean

Come join Santa and Mrs. Claus as they officially light the town's holiday decorations! This festive Annual Santa Claus Lane Parade is held annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving and the traditional kick-off to the holiday season. Santa will be in attendance and light up thousands of lights in Lincoln Park and downtown Olean when he parades through town in celebration.

Below is a video that highlights the 2016 parade, from the Olean Times Herald, produced by Adam Miller.

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First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2024

Fat Bikes along trail in Allegany State Park

Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 am on January 1, 2024. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. No one will be left behind. Fat tire bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day.

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Eat & Drink

Some places to eat and drink in the Enchanted Mountains

Zoar Valley

View at Zoar Valley

Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.

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.

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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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.

Total Solar Eclipse

Total Solar Eclipse

Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!

Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.

Nannen Arboretum

Walking around 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.