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Otto Stadial Site

Aerial of Otto Stadial Site - source: Cattaraugus County Parcel Viewer
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

Zoar Valley - Valentine Flats

Fishing in Zoar Valley
Valentine Flats parking area offers a trail to an overlook or a steep trail down into the gorge of Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area

Cattaraugus County Sportsmen's Rendezvous 2024

Hunter on a foggy morning
Sportsman Show featuring conservation displays, archery, black powder, trapping, fishing and more.
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Olean

Olean is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The name is derived from the Latin word "oleum" due to the discovery of crude oil in nearby Ischua.

Groups

Let us help you plan your groups visit to the Enchanted Mountains!

Little Valley

Little Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries (the other being the neighboring Great Valley) of the Allegheny River.

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?

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Event Organizers

Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?

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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.

Referencing the Enchanted Mountains

Mention and link to the Enchanted Mountains

We love it when you mention the Enchanted Mountains!

Website Recommendations

EM in Content

Content mentions that they are in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York which links to EnchantedMountains.com.

Examples:

Rock City Park Example

Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

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.

Brand Guide

Naturally Yours to Enjoy! The Enchanted Mountains is our brand for Cattaraugus County, in South-Western New York. Due to the abundance of places to enjoy outdoor activities and our small communities, we feel that no matter where you are from you will find a spot to love in the Enchanted Mountains. For the development of the Enchanted Mountains Brand, we talk about the sensory things, like visual identity - the EM logo, use of colors and the way we write in various ways. We want the Enchanted Mountains to be a trusted source for traveling in Western New York State. This is the dynamic foundation of the Enchanted Mountains brand.

Residents

Most residents follow the "work hard, play hard" and find a place to relax.

Purpose

The beauty and natural assets of Cattaraugus County serve as the foundation of the Enchanted Mountains promotional efforts. You combine that with all the high quality tourism-related "infrastructure" and you have a great place to live, learn, work and play

Values

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Pillars

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Brand Truth

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Adjectives

  • Natural
  • Enchanted
  • Mystical

Promise

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Brand Story

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Core Elements

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Logos

View the Logos of the Enchanted Mountains

Tone of Voice

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Photography

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Typography

Fonts for the Enchanted Mountains

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Color Palette

Colors for the Enchanted Mountains. The two base colors of the EM brand are blue and green.

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Social

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Video & Motion

Titles

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End-Frame Design

Video Ratios

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Location Markers

Ole Hickory Tavern

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

News & Information

We, Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) Tourism, post news releases for the media / press on our Press Releases page, on our blog and may post on www.CattCo.org/news but we get a lot of our news from the sources below.

News & Information Sources

A list of news and information sources that are in or around the Enchanted Mountains. These sources may be newspapers, magazines, or websites.

  • The Villager - weekly Newspaper covering Ellicottville, New York
  • EllicottvilleNow - bi-weekly newspaper covering Ellicottville, NY and surrounding area.
  • Times Herald - daily newspaper covering Olean, NY and five counties.
  • The Salamanca Press - Weekly newspaper covering Salamanca, NY and the surrounding area.
  • The Buffalo News - daily newspaper covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area.
  • The Post-Journal - daily newspaper covering Jamestown, NY and the surrounding area.
  • The Bradford Era - daily newspaper covering Bradford, PA and the surrounding area.

Questions

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Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010

Autumn is Wonder-fall

Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.

This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.

Education in Nature

Path at Nannen
There are plenty of fun and educational activities to do with the entire family in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.

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.  

Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022

Fireworks

Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!

June 30th, 2022 Fireworks

Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo.  After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.

Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2023

Fireworks

Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!

June 29th, 2023

Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo.  After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.