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Gargoyle Park

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

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.

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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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.

Arrowhead Campground

Arrowhead Campground sign
One of the oldest campgrounds in New York State, as well as a Third Generation Family-owned Campground.

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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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. 

Eat & Drink

Some places to eat and drink in the Enchanted Mountains!

Highbanks Campground

Cabin at Highbanks
Overlooking the scenic Allegheny Reservoir, Highbanks Campgrounds boasts camping at its best.

Allegany

Kayakers on the Allegheny River at the Allegany launch

The Town and Village of Allegany, NY are situated along the Allegheny River among the heart of the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.

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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Shamrock Found Farm

Shamrock Found Farm and Stable Logo
Shamrock Found Farm & Stable was founded after the aspiration of a dream and the need to have a local horse farm where youth and adults can both enjoy the comforts and friendship of horses.

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.