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Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
Freedom Races
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Carrollton
The Town of Carrollton, New York is on the south border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.
Holiday Valley, It's Just Fun All Year 'Round - adds E-Bikes!
![Holiday-Valley-2019](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-04/Holiday-Valley-2019.jpg?itok=i3jxaFh7)
It is sad to say good bye to another great ski season, but at Holiday Valley you’ll find fun all year long.
Spring into Adventure 2024
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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.
Christmas in Gowanda 2023
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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!
6th Annual PUMP & RUN
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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)
Freedom Races
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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.
Showdown Throwdown
![Inside Daily City Train](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/chris%20lip.jpg?itok=dfmHFwNN)
"Band of the Tonawandas"
![Inside the Hollywood Theater in Gowanda](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Theatre%20Shoot%20-24_1.jpg?itok=41CzAzEr)
Allegheny River Valley Trail Map
This map is of the Allegheny River Valley Trail which is located in the Town of Allegany and in the Town & City of Olean.
Freedom Races
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2024 Route 16 Yard Sale
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Tour the African American Center for Cultural Development
Freedom Races
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Tell A Friend Tour at Holiday Valley
![Snowboarders at Holiday Valley Resort](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2024/Learn%20a%20Snowsport%20Month-02.jpg?itok=OKJG3TR7)
Holiday Valley Mudslide 2022
![Crawling through a giant mud puddle at Holiday Valley's Mudslide](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/events/2021/mudslide%20crawl.jpg?itok=Qrh06fVU)
"Bah-maste" - Goat Yoga at Canticle Farm 2020
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Yoga is the best exercise to connect our mind, body and soul. It helps us get to our natural state allowing our minds to be at peace.
On the Farm Market
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Salamanca Area Historical Society honors Ray Evans 2013
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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