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Cattaraugus Rodeo- Bulls & Barrels
![Trick rider at a past rodeo in Cattaraugus, NY](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Girl%20on%20horses.jpg?itok=PlGhOe1q)
Hinsdale Launch into Olean Creek
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Olean Creek at the Hinsdale Launch.
Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide.
Tourism Promotion Program
Cattaraugus County's Tourism Promotion Grant Program, also known as the Bed Tax Grant Program, accepts funding applications, , that support and encourage tourism promotion in Cattaraugus County, New York (the Enchanted Mountains).
Funding Source
The program's funding source is the County's share of taxes collected from overnight stays, bed taxes, within the County. This funding source is split into two of the following groups:
Group A
Several Chambers of Commerce with full-time staff.
Group B
Business associations, non-profit organizations, events, festivals, chambers of commerce without full-time staff and other tourism-associated activities.
Program Contact
This grant is managed by Tourism in the Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (Catt. County EDPT).
Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett, Jacket Gifting Ceremony
![Leather jacket of Seneca long-distance runner Lewis “Deerfoot” Bennett](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/deerfoot_jacket.jpg?itok=63dcFdCv)
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
![Autumn is Wonder-fall](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/blog_autumn_wonderfall_0.jpg?itok=vgL2-qG5)
Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.
This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.
Education in Nature
Mansfield
The Town of Mansfield is centrally located in Cattaraugus County, north of Salamanca. The name was thought to be that of a noble family in England.
Cooper Alan at the Cattaraugus County Fair
![Concert at the Cattaraugus County Fair](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Jul%2031%2C%209%2048%2013%20PM.jpg?itok=TF5xbqpD)
Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region
Chautauqua County, the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) and the Western NY Wilds (Allegany County) comprise the Chautauqua-Allegheny Tourism Region, which is located in South Western New York State.
Allegany County - Western NY Wilds
Allegany County is known for where nature and art meet, the Wellsville Balloon Rally, the Genesee River, ATV parks and the Bare Knuckle Boxing Museum.
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.
Tyler Hubbard at the Cattaraugus County Fair
![Concert at the Cattaraugus County Fair](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Photo%20Jul%2031%2C%209%2048%2013%20PM.jpg?itok=TF5xbqpD)
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
![A photo of some kayakers on the Tunungwant Creek during the 2021 Tame the Tuna Regatta](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-04/20210814_152648.jpg?itok=BCcwhUAk)
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Welcome to the Official Enchanted Mountains Web site. Cattaraugus County has created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy for our web site users. Other web sites operated by state and county agencies have different policies. We suggest that you read the privacy policies for each web site that you visit, and any external site that you visit through a link appearing at this site. The privacy statement may change at any time.
Great Valley
Great Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries (the other being the neighboring Little Valley) of the Allegheny River.
Tourism Assistance
We may assist visitors, organizations, businesses and others in various ways.
Plan an Adventure
Would you like to visit the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County) but need help planning a trip? Please contact us.
Places in EM
Do you operate an organization or business in the Enchanted Mountains?
Event Organizers
Are you organizing an event in the Enchanted Mountains?
Grants
If you organize an event, program or activity in Cattaraugus County then you may want to check out the Tourism Promotion Grant Program!
Tourism Promotion Grant Program (Group B Bed Tax Grant)
Questions
If you have questions about traveling, tourism or outdoor recreation then please contact us.
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
![Christmas in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2023/christmasgowanda.jpg?itok=r3JQq4Tg)
Gowanda is a a beautifully quaint community nestled among the hills surrounding Cattaraugus Creek and is coming together for a Christmas Celebration. Come help start off the holiday season downtown with local merchants, train rides all day, Annual tree lighting ceremony, Holiday Spirit Parade and a festive atmosphere for the whole family. Of course we can not forget that Santa and all his helpers will be there to help us celebrate this joyous time of year! Mark your calendars!