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Otto Stadial Site

Aerial of Otto Stadial Site - source: Cattaraugus County Parcel Viewer
The stadial site in Otto is a place like no other as it is one of only two known places in New York to have preserved till layers from first three glacier movements (of four) during the Pleistocene Ice Age

Activities

Activities in the Enchanted Mountains year-round.

The Centennial 7 Hiking Challenge at Allegany State Park

Winter hiking at Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park, the Wilderness Playground of Western New York, officially opened on July 30th, 1921. One hundred years later, people are still flocking to this vast park with rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant beauty.

Scotty McCreery at Seneca Allegany Casino

Scotty McCreery, Photo Credit- Jeff Ray

After bursting onto scene as the Season 10 winner of “American Idol,” he quickly won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with his deep voice and traditional Country style. A string of impressive hits soon followed including “Five More Minutes,” “In Between,” and “Damn Straight.” Known for his crooning melodies and downhome Southern charm, this North Carolina native has become a respected figure in Country music. He also made history as the first Country artist and youngest male artist of any genre to debut a first solo album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

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Holland Land Bank Presentation at Leon Historical Society

Leon Historical Church

Celebrate New York State's Path through History Weekend with a presentation about the Holland Land Company at the Leon Historical Society on June 15th at 11am. Barker Museum's Archivist, Catherine Oag-Miller will lead the presentation. She has extensive knowledge of people and happenings of the local areas and is known for giving an engaging presentation. For those of you who may have Holland Land Co. on your Deed, bring a notebook and enjoy hearing Ms. Oag-Miller at the 1836 Church in Leon, NY. Light refreshments will be served. 

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Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tour

Inside view of the Basilica of St. Mary's of the Angels

Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels Free Tours available on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Fridays of the month. No reservations necessary. Come and discover the beauty of the southern tier's Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Olean, NY.  The 33 Munich-style windows are some of the finest domestically-produced windows in the nation.  Pope Frances designated the church as a Minor Basilica on February 14, 2017 for its exquisite art, architecture and history. Group tours are also available by calling 716 372 4841.

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Red's & Trudy's

Burger from Red's & Trudy's
Famous for their loose-meat burgers, house-made rolls, and milkshakes

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!

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

 

Tri-County Trout Derby

Fishing in the Cattaraugus Creek
Participate in the trout derby!!
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Seneca Market & Haudenosaunee Dancers at Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

Dancers at a past event at the Seneca Allegany Casino

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, visit the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino where they will be celebrating Indigenous history, traditions and culture throughout the month of November.

Visit the Seneca Market in the Hotel Lobby on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, November 16th from 5pm - 8pm
  • Saturday, November 5th from 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday, November 12th from 10am - 6pm
  • Saturday, November 19th from 10am - 6pm

Visit the Bus Lobby to see Haudenosaunee Dancers on the following dates:

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Public Overnight Ghost Hunt

Haunted Hinsdale House

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.

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Tri-County Trout Derby

Fishing in the Cattaraugus Creek
Participate in the trout derby!
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Allegany River Rest Area

Allegany Rest Area
The Allegany River Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Rt. 86, between exits 24 and 23 in the town of Allegany.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Traditional Indigenous dance performed in the Hotel Lobby at the Seneca Allegany Resorts & Casino

Come celebrate the proud history and traditions of Native American people at Seneca Allegany Casino. Enjoy traditional Indigenous dances!

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