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Franklinville

Launch at Case Lake

The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.

Salamanca

A view of part of Salamanca, NY from Stone Tower at Allegany State Park

Salamanca is a town and a city in Cattaraugus County, New York. The City of Salamanca is the only city in the USA that is located entirely on a Native American Territory. The name is from a major investor in a local railroad.

Otto

Fly Fishing in the Cattaraugus Creek

Otto is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York.   The name comes from Jacob S. Otto, an agent of the Holland Land Company.

Location

The Town of Otto lies on the northern border of the county.

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.

Learn about the Seneca-Iroquois History

Inside the Onohsagwe:de Cultural Center

The Onöhsagwë:dé Cultural Center is an impressive facility that houses the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum.

The interactive and informational exhibits tell the history of the Seneca, from the Creation Story to present day.

While there are opportunities to touch and listen to certain components of the exhibits, tours are also available and highly recommended.

First NASCAR Points Champion from Northeast USA

Race at the Pennyroyal Race Track with the text "In those days it was "run what you brung!" Just try to keep all four wheels on the track!

The very first NASCAR points champion from the Northeast part of the USA, Bill Rexford, began his career at the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon, NY.

Bill is NASCAR's youngest Cup Champion and the 1950 NASCAR points champion, which was the second year of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

While the Pennyroyal Race Track in Leon is back to being a field you can learn more about the history of the Pennyroyal Race Track on HistoricPath.com 

View a gallery of photos about the Pennyroyal Race Track

Learn more about Bill Rexford on Wikipedia

 

Guide for Steelhead Fishing in Cattaraugus Creek

Cattaraugus Creek offers over 34 miles of steelhead angling opportunities from Lake Erie to the Springville Dam. A portion of the stream and its lower tributaries are on Seneca Nation of Indian Lands, so if you plan to fish there, you will need a license for the Reservation.

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Griffis Sculpture Park

Sculpture at Griffis Sculpture Park
Interact with sculptures in the woods, fields and by ponds on over 400 acres at America's largest and oldest sculpture park

A Day in Gowanda

Mural in Gowanda

Tucked into the foothills of the Enchanted Mountains, Gowanda, NY is the kind of small town that surprises you—in the best way. From great food and historic charm to locally made treasures and peaceful countryside drives, it’s easy to turn a simple visit into a full day of fun.

The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County

This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.

End-of-Summer Adventures in the Enchanted Mountains

Kayaker on Quaker Lake

As summer winds down, there’s no better time to soak up the last rays of sunshine and enjoy the great outdoors.​ Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a nature lover, or someone looking to relax, here’s a guide to the best things to do before summer says goodbye.