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Spring into Adventure 2023

Spring activities

It's spring in the Enchanted Mountains, which means... our days get longer, flowers are blooming, and the warmer weather allows us to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! Here's a list of ways you can be active and enjoy spring in the Enchanted Mountains.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Santa waving during parade in Randolph

It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has many fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!

November 25th

Christmas in Ellicottville

Tee Off All Year

Golfer using the simulator

Play a full round of golf on the virtual greens of an indoor golf simulator. Keep practicing your swing at two locations: Ischua Valley County Club or the YMCA in Olean. 

These are great places to tee off through the winter months, or the summer months when its too wet outside.

The Magic of First Snow

Autumn meets Winter - First snowfall of 2024

There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white. 

Night Skiing at Holiday Valley Resort

Night Skiing Holiday Valley Resort (2014-02-04)

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:

  • Weekday Night Pass from 3:30PM-Close (can vary)
  • Weekend Night Pass from 3:30PM-10PM
  • Weekend / Holiday All Day Pass
  • Saturday & Sunday All Day Pass
  • Weekday All Day
  • and more like season pass!

Trip to Space

Kids at Challenger Learning Center (2018)

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.

All Aboard

NYLE Train coming through the tunnel

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!

Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013

Ray Evans

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

Spring into Adventure 2024

Spring activities

It's spring in the Enchanted Mountains, which means... our days get longer, flowers are blooming, and the warmer weather allows us to spend more time enjoying the outdoors! Here's a list of ways you can be active and enjoy spring in the Enchanted Mountains.

I Love New York Winters 2010

This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.

Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.

Archeology Dig at Canticle Farms

Volunteer holds 800 yr old ceramic pipe at Canticle Farms

Allegheny Valley Project (AVP) is back at Canticle Farm to continue its annual research into the history of the Allegheny River Valley.

Demo Day at Holiday Valley

Demo Day at Holiday Valley
Get ready for a day of fun and discovery with FREE ski and snowboard demos from top brands!
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Napoli

Town of Napoli

Napoli is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. It is located in the western half of the county, northwest of Salamanca. The only permanent community in the town is Napoli village, formerly "Napoli Corners."

Ellicottville Gazebo Series

Summer music festival at Ellicottville Gazebo
Enjoy a live musical performance by some of the region's most talented artists in the village square in Ellicottville.
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Ellicottville's Fall Festival

Fall Festival in Ellicottville
The streets of Ellicottville are blocked off and turned into a villagewide festival of delicious food and vendors.
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Hinsdale

Ducks enjoying the Olean Creek in Hinsdale

Hinsdale is a town at the eastern border of Cattaraugus County, New York. The town was named after another location: Hinsdale, New Hampshire.