Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!
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.
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.
Perhaps a little known fact is that Ray Evans, co-lyricist of the Christmas Classic was a native of Salamanca, NY. Salamanca knows it however, and honors him each year with the Silver Bells Festival. Now there's one more way he is forever remembered in the town in which he was born and raised i
Have you ever gone skiing or snowboarding at night? Holiday Valley offers night skiing starting at 3:30PM with about 37 night trails, all accessed by 13 high-tech lifts.
Holiday Valley Resort's has various options for night passes like the following:
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
Go on a simulated space mission to Mars, a Comet, or Earth at the Challenger Learning Center. This is a hands-on learning facility specializing in science, technology, math and engineering to spark youth interest and joy. They also offer camps in the summer and fun, educational events throughout the year.
In Cattaraugus County, anglers have access to lakes that provide good angling for Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, Panfish, and some Northern Pike.
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!
The Enchanted Mountains is home to Holiday Valley Resort and HoliMont.
227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
Holiday Valley 3rd in the East 2015
SKI Magazine Reader Rankings
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!
This is a repurposed gym with a trampoline, springboard floor, bounce house and so much more! All the fun a kid could have in one place.
Let the kids climb, jump, tumble, and slide, at the YMCA Family Play Zone. Aside from open play, they also offer themed programs, activity clubs, and birthday party packages.
In 2011, an article written by Christine A. Smyczynski for the Member Connection, the magazine for AAA Members, two of the treasures of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County have been named in the top 10 Hidden Gems in Western New York by AAA.
Get ready for an unforgettable fall trail adventure on Saturday, October 25th starting at Art Roscoe Trailhead at Allegany State Park.
The Summit 50/50, hosted by Reluctant Runner Racing, is a Trail Sisters approved ultra trail race in the stunning summit of Allegany State Park, New York's largest and most picturesque state park. Experience crisp autumn air, brilliant foliage, and a course that will push your limits in all the best ways.