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!
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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.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.
The Songin Farm
A rural family farm with multiple fields of sunflowers that you can hike through!
2024 Blueberry Season is Here!
The season of you-pick blueberries is here!
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.
Uber / Lyft / Etc.??
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2024 Route 16 Yard Sale
43 miles of garage sales all along route 16.
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Jazz & Blues Weekend
A weekend full of Jazz and Blues musical performances throughout the village of Ellicottville.
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"First Responders" Train Ride 2022
If you’re a first responder, enjoy a free roundtrip train ride from Gowanda, NY, to South Dayton and back. A 30-minute layover in the village of South Dayton lets you explore the vendors in the area, such as farmers, baked goods, and crafts. All first responders ride for free!
- Train Departs at 11:00am & 2:00pm on Saturday
- Train Departs at 2:00pm on Sunday
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Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
Summer & Fall Chairlift Rides up the mountain!
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66th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
A weekend of over 100 Nature programs at Allegany State Park
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Ellicottville Distillery Sunday Series
Ellicottville Distillery's Sunday Series presents live music this summer!
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Addie's Custard
Seasonal ice cream shop.
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
67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
A weekend of over 100 Nature programs at Allegany State Park
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OnoFest 2025
Fun in the sun with live music, food/craft vendors, exhibits, and activities!
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2025 Route 16 Yard Sale
43 miles of garage sales all along route 16.
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The Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair
You're invited to the Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair in Olean, NY on Sunday, August 17th from 10am until 4pm. This event is free admission!
This event is a full day of healing, inspiration, and high vibes. Whether you're into mind, body, spirit, or just looking for a beautiful day in the park, there is something for everyone.
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
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EVL Trail Fest 2025
EVL Trail Fest will be at HoliMont on August 8-10, 2025! There will be camping, biking, music and Food.
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- Ride, Camp, Eat, Repeat!
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- Group Rides- All Day
- Saddle Pond Party- 10am - 4:30pm
- Pour Taproom- 11am - 3pm
- EBC Tastings starting at 3pm
- Olmsted Dub system 6pm - 9pm
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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).
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.
Signs of Spring Evening Walk at Allegany State Park
Spring is here! Join an Allegany State Park Naturalist for a "Signs of Spring Evening Walk" explaining Allegany State Park's blossoming spring critters on Wednesday, April 23rd from 6:30-8:00pm. Participants will be treated to some early signs of spring that may include display flight of American Woodcock, chorusing amphibians, newly emerged spring plants and much more. Come early and celebrate Earth Day with making bird feeders using recyclable materials. Earth Day is all about environmental stewardship, and this activity is a meaningful way to reduce waste and support local wildlife.
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Winter Art Crawl at The Onohsagwe:de' Cultural Center
Join the Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center for a day of shopping. Native artists and craftspeople will be set up indoors, throughout the building. Free and open to the public. Museum admission is free for the day.
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Logos
Logos for the Enchanted Mountains
Primary Logo
Weekend Chairlift Rides at Holiday Valley
Summer & Fall Chairlift Rides up the mountain!
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Jazz & Blues Weekend
A weekend full of Jazz and Blues musical performances throughout the village of Ellicottville.
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The Junction Launch onto Allegheny River
Kayak/Canoe launch in Carrollton onto the Allegheny River.