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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

Conewango

Amish Buggy going by Valley View Cheese in Winter

The Town of Conewango is located on the western boundary of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.  The west town line is the border of Chautauqua County.

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Glass art at Regina A. Quick Center
A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.

Requesting Applications for 2024 Tourism Promotion Grants

Submitted by Samantha Hayes on Wed, 10/18/2023 - 11:45

If you are having an event in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) then you may want to apply for the 2024 Group B Bed Tax Grant Program.

The Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Cattaraugus County Group B Tourism Promotion Grant Program, due December 8th, 2023.

A portion of the bed tax is intended to provide grants for advertising and promoting various new or expanded tourism events, unique festivals, attractions and experiences that will attract more visitors for extended stays, overnight visits and day getaways. This grant program seeks to establish the importance of programs and opportunities that promote or support the development of specific themes or significant attractions and events, all of which enhance the level of visitor experience in the area.

Eligible applicants include the following:

  • Chambers of Commerce without full-time staff,
  • business associations,
  • non-profit organizations,
  • events,
  • festivals
  • and other tourism associated activities.

Any eligible grantee will partner and coordinate with Cattaraugus County Tourism Department.

For more information please visit the Tourism Promotion Grant Program at EnchantedMountains.com/Group-B

If you have any questions please contact Samantha Hayes at 716-938-2307 or by email at SLHayes [at] cattco.org.

Rockin' Outcroppings

At Rock City Park

The Enchanted Mountains is home to, at least, three giant outcroppings of rocks!

Rock City Park

Family exploring Rock City Park
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Family exploring Rock City Park

the largest outcropping of quartz conglomerate rocks at Rock City Park being the largest in the world!

Little Rock City

Sam at Little Rock City Park in the Summer
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Sam at Little Rock City Park in the Summer

Little Rock City in Little Rock City State Forest

Thunder Rocks

A view of some of the rocks at Thunder Rocks
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Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park in Autumn (dsc_3426)

Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park

Places refered by this Fact
Rock City Park
Little Rock City
Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park

Activities

Activities in the Enchanted Mountains year-round.

Facts

Facts from around the Enchanted Mountains

Little Rock City

A view of an area at Little Rock City State Forest.
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.