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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.
Santa Express Train Ride 2023
![Santa and Mrs. Claus on the train ride](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Santa%20Express%20Train%20Ride.jpg?itok=TAhHHt5F)
Join us on a fun and festive Christmas train ride where the kids get to meet Santa! He might even have gifts for all the boys and girls!
All trips have an on-board cash sale concession.
Times of Train Rides:
- Train departs at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm on each day
Happy Holidays! Purchase your tickets!
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!](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_3x1/public/2023-11/races-pennyroyal-leon-image-11.jpg?itok=6Ni_joWG)
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
Ashford Historical Society Museum
Total Solar Eclipse
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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.
Hidden Gems: Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for National Tourism Week
![Family biking at Holiday Valley](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Holiday%20Valley%20Mountain%20Biking%20family%20overlooking%20base%20area%20by%20A%20Baron.jpg?itok=6OyU8pq9)
Enchanted Mountains Map
Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.
Note: Most of the roads are labelled.
Boardroom Banked Slalom 2024
![Snowboarder at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/Boardroom%20Banked-01.jpg?itok=q8S1Fifk)
If you love snowboarding, this is the event for you. Great for spectating! Vendor Village and cookout on the Champagne Sundeck at the Yodeler Lodge.
Discounted lift tickets for competitors and lodging are available. Assumption of risk form must be signed by a parent if competitor is under 18.
Photo credit: Holiday Valley Resort
Saturday with Santa at Allegany State Park 2023
HO! HO! HO! The holidays are fast approaching and there's no better way to get into the spirit than by spending some time in Allegany State Park. Join the Environmental Education Department on Saturday, December 2nd for a fun, festive, family event- Saturday with Santa!
Me and My Boo Public Ghost Hunt
![Wildwood Sanitarium](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Wildwood%20Sanitarium%20Amityphotos%20%2817%29.jpg?itok=HA7AGSyn)
Warm Weather Fun!
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The start of all of your Spring and Summer Fun is upon us!
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.
Public Overnight Ghost Hunt
![Haunted Hinsdale House](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Hinsdale%20House%20Amityphotos%20%282%29.jpg?itok=Lx64oL7z)
The Haunted Hinsdale House presents this exclusive Overnight Ghost Hunt at 8pm and it will run until 9am the next day. Your all inclusive experience will include a tour of the grounds and inside the historic building. You will get history and stories from your guide, as well as use of some ghost hunting equipment to see if we can connect with the other side. If you have your own ghost hunting equipment they highly recommend that you bring it.
Get your exclusive limited tickets for only $109.
Snacks, water and soda provided.
Where to Stay for the Eclipse
![Raccoon with Solar Eclipse Glasses on camping](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-02/scene-racoon-02.jpg?itok=UDUtaMzE)