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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Kids in the Santa Claus Lane Parade

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

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa Claus Lane Parade

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 Centennial 7 Hiking Challenge at Allegany State Park

Winter hiking at Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.

Little Valley

Hikers on the Pat McGee Trail

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.

First Day Bike Ride at Allegany State Park 2025

Fat Bikes along trail in Allegany State Park

First Day Bike. Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at Camp Allegany at 11:00 am on January 1, 2025. 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. Questions: Contact Kristian Reiber at 716-785-2685. 

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New Albion Lake

Fishing at New Albion Lake
A small lake off of Mosher Hollow Road in the town of New Albion, NY.

East Otto

Rainbow Lake

East Otto is a town in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York.  The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.

Gowanda Harley-Davidson

Gowanda Harley Davidson

When you drive a car you look out through glass at a picture. When you ride a motorcycle you are in the picture. 

Gargoyle Park

Disc golf at Gargoyle Park in Olean
A large park in Olean, NY with access to the Allegheny River Valley Trail

Nashville Nights in Ellicottville

Cowgirl boots line dancing

Nashville Nights in Ellicottville

Dust off your boots and get ready for a little country flair in the heart of the village! Nashville Nights in Ellicottville brings the spirit of Music City to your favorite mountain town for a weekend of non-stop entertainment.

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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.

Red House Lake

Red House Lake by Tim Stockman
Go fishing, swimming or paddling on Red House Lake in Allegany State Park.

Portville

pond and swan at Sprague's Maple Farms in Portville, NY

Location

The Town of Portville is located in Cattaraugus County in the southwestern corner of New York State along the Pennyslvania border, locally referred to as the Southern Tier. Portville is 65 miles south of Buffalo and 90 miles south of Rochester.

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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