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First Day Hike at Allegany State Park
Discover the history of Allegany State Park- January 1, 2024. New York's State Parks and Historic Sites celebrates our Centennial in 2024, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of our parks and sites system. Help us kick off this yearlong celebration and get your New Year off to a great start with a hike in Allegany State Park along the newly finished Quaker Run Area Multi-Use Trail.
Bacon, Bourbon, & Brotherhood at RocketCup Coffee!
Gather the guys for an evening filled with bold flavors, good vibes, and a crash course in all thing's bourbon and bacon with RocketCup Coffee, Cattaraugus, on February 8th, at 6pm. Perfect for both bourbon enthusiasts and beginners, this tasting class is a celebration of indulgence and camaraderie.
What to Expect:
Pick the Perfect Chocolate for Your Valentine!
From handcrafted truffles to classic regional favorites, this county’s chocolatiers are ready to sweeten your week with treats for every kind of love!
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.
Snowmobile Trails
We have over 450+ miles of snowmobile trails in Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York.
Learn more about the following:
Allegany State Park Equestrian Trails
Trails:
Allegany State Park has set aside 55 miles of trails spread out on 65,000 acres, specifically for summertime equestrian use. The horse trails are on a series of interconnecting loop trails that utilize gravel park roads, abandoned town roads and abandoned railroad rights-of-way. You will ride on hillside, rolling and level trails.
Footing:
Good footing for horses throughout woodland settings.
Markings:
There is an informative free horse trail map that can be obtained in the park rental offices.
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
East Otto
East Otto is a town in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County, New York. The population was 1,105 at the 2000 census.
Perrysburg
Perrysburg is a town and a village in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Town and Village were named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.
Nature Lovers
Activities and events for lovers of nature.
Ellicottville
Ellicottville was named in honor of Joseph Ellicott, an agent of the Holland Land Company, was formed from Ischua in 1820. A portion of Ashford and East Otto were taken in 1824, and 1858 respectively.
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
Cattaraugus County Art Council Announces New Name in 2018!
The Cattaraugus County Arts Council is now officially the Tri-County Arts Council!
All Aboard
Take a train ride along the countryside of the Enchanted Mountains. The New York and Lake Erie Railroad offers featured rides throughout the year.. All of the train rides are round trips that depart from the Gowanda Depot.
Hop aboard with the Easter Bunny, tell Santa your wish list, solve a murder mystery, enjoy the fall foliage, and so many other rides to choose from!
Learn about the Seneca-Iroquois History
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.
Mardi Gras Weekend 2024
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Maple Season
Indulge in the smell and taste of maple during the Annual Maple Weekends in New York State. Check out the Maple Weekend events or visit Spragues Maple Farm that's open year-round!
Fireworks in Cattaraugus County 2022
Are you ready to watch fireworks light up the sky? There are many locations in Cattaraugus County offering a display!
June 30th, 2022 Fireworks
Fireworks at the Ellicottville Championship Rodeo. After the 7:00pm show, Rodeo tickets are needed.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Do you love having a real Christmas tree to decorate?
The Joy of Visiting a Sunflower Field: A Golden Experience
There's something inherently magical about standing amidst a sea of sunflowers.
Visiting a sunflower field is more than just a visual delight; it's an experience that engages all the senses and leaves you with lasting memories and The Songin Farm allows y