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Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into the following two groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).
News & Information
We, Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) Tourism, post news releases for the media / press on our Press Releases page, on our blog and may post on www.CattCo.org/news but we get a lot of our news from the sources below.
News & Information Sources
A list of news and information sources that are in or around the Enchanted Mountains. These sources may be newspapers, magazines, or websites.
- The Villager - weekly Newspaper covering Ellicottville, New York
- EllicottvilleNow - bi-weekly newspaper covering Ellicottville, NY and surrounding area.
- Times Herald - daily newspaper covering Olean, NY and five counties.
- The Salamanca Press - Weekly newspaper covering Salamanca, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Buffalo News - daily newspaper covering Buffalo, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Post-Journal - daily newspaper covering Jamestown, NY and the surrounding area.
- The Bradford Era - daily newspaper covering Bradford, PA and the surrounding area.
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Welcome
We are naturally yours to enjoy on the "other side of New York State." We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State.
Experience the thrill of discovery in Cattaraugus County—Western New York’s ultimate playground for adventure seekers and nature lovers! From the moment you arrive, you’ll be captivated by rolling hills, lush forests, and sparkling waterways that beckon you to explore!
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
Two Locations in Cattaraugus County named in Top 10 Hidden Hidden Gems of WNY 2011
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.
Cattaraugus County Geology Trail
Many people are surprised to hear of the natural wonders that can be found less than an hour south of the great Niagara Falls in the quiet, rural Cattaraugus County. Rock cities, ancient glacial valleys, vertical-cliffed gorges, and continental divides are just a few of the sights one may see on a day trip through the area.
New Seneca-Iroquois National Museum Opens 2018
Cultural Center on the Allegany Reservation preserves sacred artifacts, expands Native educational programs, features a 3-D printing lab and the first Longhouse built in two centuries.
Eat & Drink
Little Valley
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.
Nature Lovers
Activities and events for lovers of nature.
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
Grand Funk Railroad at Seneca Allegany Casino
Get ready to rock with Grand Funk Railroad, the legendary band celebrating over 50 years of hard-hitting classic rock! Known for defying the sound of the 1970's with their hits, "We're An American Band", "The Loco-Motion", "Some Kind of Wonderful", and more. The band has charted 19 singles, eight Top 40 hits, and two Number One singles, selling more that 25 million records and performing to sold-out audiences all over!
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino: Annual Tree Lighting with live music from Cami Clune!
With the Thanksgiving holiday less than a week away, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is gearing up to start the ensuing holiday season in spectacular fashion.
The Terry Bradshaw Show at the Casino
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park