HillTap Festival @ Holiday Valley
Full day of outdoor activities and live music from three bands on two stages!
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Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park
A rock city that is located in Allegany State Park.
Little Rock City
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.
Education in Nature
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
Hidden Gems: Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for National Tourism Week
National Tourism Week is a time to celebrate and promote the incredible destinations that make our country unique!
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.
Watson's Chocolates
Find an array of sweets and goodies to have you feeling content!
Lakehouse Bar & Grill
A bar and grill sitting by Lime Lake that has live music, trivia nights, wing nights, fish fry Fridays and more!
Ellicottville Distillery
Come and taste the true spirit of Ellicottville for yourself!
Logos
Logos for the Enchanted Mountains
Primary Logo
Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 15-16, June 28-29, September 27, 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 their lives 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!
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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Totality Bash at Holiday Valley Resort
Join in for the spectacular eclipse viewing party at Holiday Valley Resort!
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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).
Free Fishing Day in NY!
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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Zoar Valley
Zoar Valley is 2,297 acres of beautiful and dangerous canyon river valley for fishing, hiking, rafting, canoeing and kayaking.
Annual WNY Maple Weekends
Several maple producers through the Enchanted Mountains celebrate NYS Maple Weekends.
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Beauty View Farm
Come stay in the rolling hills of Cattaraugus County.
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@cattco.org.
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.
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Events
Events in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Colors
Colors used by the Enchanted Mountains brand.
EM Blue
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EM Green
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EM Color Palette
Green
CMYK: 93,0,100,0
RGB: 0,170,79
HEX: #00AA4F
Light Green
CMYK: 50,0,100,0
RGB: 141,198, 63
HEX: #8DC63F
Dark Green
CMYK: 90,30,95,30
RGB: 0,104,56
HEX: #006838
Bright Blue
CMYK: 70,15,0,0
RGB: 39,170,225
HEX: #27AAE1
Holiday Valley's Double Black Diamond Golf Course
Come summer, Holiday Valley is robed in lush, green and magnificent gardens.
Itineraries
Sample itineraries for various travelers.
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:
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest large airport to us.
- Olean Municipal Airport is located in Ischua, NY.
- Great Valley Airport is located in Great Valley, NY.
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.
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Nash Hill Equestrian Center
If you're looking for expert horse care or training in a state-of-the-art facility, Nash Hill Equestrian Center is the place for you.
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
You don’t have to go to Las Vegas to get world-class gaming, dining and entertainment.