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Randolph's Country Christmas
Randolph’s Country Christmas is an annual event. Starting off the day is Randolph Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and the Christmas Magic Show!
Looking for a great opportunity to pick up the perfect one of a kind gift for the holidays? Randolph Central School is excited to announce the annual RCS Arts and Crafts Show will take place at the High and Elementary School GYMS of Randolph Central School District. Browse the vendors along with a concession stand and bake sale.
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Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
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Lime Lake
A small lake located in Machias, NY right next to Route 16.
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
The Onöhsagwë: de’ Cultural Center (OCC) invites the public to attend a gifting ceremony on Friday October 20, 2023 of famed Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett's leather jacket.
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2nd Annual Adult Prom (To Benefit Foster Care)
Join Foster Cattaraugus for an enchanting evening at the 2nd Annual Adult Prom hosted at Woodside Tavern on the Range on Saturday, August 9th at 6:00pm, benefiting foster care in Cattaraugus County. Don a mask and formal attire for a night of mystery and magic.
Cocktail Hour - 6-7pm, with the event to follow 7-11pm
Dinner - 8pm, provided by Toad's Butcher Shop
Photos - 6-7:45pm, available via donation from April Bojanowski Photography
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Freedom
The town of Freedom, NY is full of farms and woodland. The hamlet of Sandusky is in the Town of Freedom. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.6 square miles, of which, 40.3 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square miles of it (0.64%) is water.
Franklinville
The Town of Franklinville is an interior town, located in the northeast quadrant of the county.
Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc.
Springtime rafting on the Cattaraugus Creek.
Celebrate the Eclipse at Seneca Allegany Resort
The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca will host outdoor community events open to all ages to celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th!
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Pat McGee Trail
You may hike, bike, ride a snowmobile or ride horse on this multi-purpose, 12.2 mile trail which connects 7 communities together!
Hidden Gems: Exploring Off-the-Beaten-Path Destinations for National Tourism Week
National Tourism Week is a time to celebrate and promote the incredible destinations that make our country unique!
2024 Blueberry Season is Here!
The season of you-pick blueberries is here!
Chief Cornplanter's Peace Pipe-Tomahawk returns to the Seneca Nation in 2019
227 YEARS LATER, CHIEF CORNPLANTER’S PEACE PIPE-TOMAHAWK RETURNED TO SENECA NATION OF INDIANS.
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Building Made of Extinct Wood
The cabin at Pfeiffer Nature Center is made entirely of American Chestnut, which was thought to be extinct.
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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.
Allegany State Park Map
Map of trails, campsites, POIs and more places at Allegany State Park
Victorian Christmas at The Olean Bartlett House 2023
Take a trip back in time with a Victorian Christmas at the Fannie Bartlett House in Olean, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Watch the Santa Claus Lane Parade before or after touring this beautifully restored mansion built in 1881 with 15 rooms, including a third-floor ballroom.
The historic house will be adorned with Christmas decorations during its annual open house on Friday from 6-9pm. There will be refreshments and raffle baskets, proceeds to benefit the Bartlett House.
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The Century Manor Grillhouse
Casual dining at an affordable price.
Pie on the Porch at The Fannie Bartlett House
Visit the Fannie Bartlett House on August 16th for their "Pie on the Porch" event! They will have 10 pie themed raffle baskets included a Cutco pie server in each basket!
This Queen Anne-style house was originally built in 1881 by George Foreman, and purchased in 1891 by Frank and Fannie Bartlett for $15,000, a hefty sum for that time, he said. The house features nine rooms decorated in turn-of-the-century Victoriana and seven fireplaces, each different in design and composition.
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Ischua
Ischua (pronounced ISH-way) is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The Town of Ischua is on the eastern border of the county, north of Olean, New York.
HoliMont
North America's largest private ski area devoted to family skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor adventures.
Old Library Hotel
A unique boutique inn, full of modern Victorian charm with seven unique rooms.