Where to Stay for the Eclipse
Stay in the Enchanted Mountains for the Total Solar Eclipse!
Plan a visit to this unique museum!
Ashford
The Town of Ashford, NY is the northern gateway on Route 219 to the beautiful Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State. Ashford is located in Western New York State in the north-middle of Cattaraugus County.
The northern border of Ashford is the Cattaraugus Creek which is most of the northern border of Cattaraugus County. The hamlet of West Valley is located in the town of Ashford. Learn more about the Town of Ashford, NY.
Known For
Ashford is known for being home to Griffis Sculpture Park, a 400 acre park which holds the distinction of being America’s largest and oldest sculpture park. This park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails.
Ashford is also known for its abundance of snowmobile trails which link to Erie County snowmobile trails to the north.
Brief History
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Places in Ashford
Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters can take you on a great fishing trip on Cattaraugus Creek.
Scoby Dam is most commonly known because of its trail and of course the dam but it is also has a lot of geological elements that have built the area.
A firehall that's perfect for your next event!
Interact with sculptures in the woods, fields and by ponds on over 400 acres at America's largest and oldest sculpture park
A unique and unusual gift shop containing iron sculptures, stained glass and jewelry located in rural western New York.
They are ready to share the world of falconry with you and your family, friends or event!
The Ashford Historical Society Museum is full of memorabilia from the Ashford, West Valley and surrounding areas.
Experiences
West Valley's Music at the Pond
Enjoy West Valley's "Music at the Pond" summer music series.
West Valley Volunteer Hose Co., Inc., Firemen's Memorial Hall & Training
A firehall that's perfect for your next event!
Total Solar Eclipse 2024
The Enchanted Mountains will be a part of the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024!
Total Solar Eclipse
Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!
Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.
The Top Inland Trout Streams in Cattaraugus County
This is designed as a guide to anglers in locating the higher quality stocked and un-stocked trout streams in western NY. It is not intended as a list of all the wild trout streams, nor all the streams where trout are stocked. Lists of all stocked streams are available from this office.
The Magic of First Snow
There's something undeniably special about the first snow of the season. It’s as if nature herself is hitting the reset button, blanketing the world in a fresh layer of white.
Scoby Dam and Route 219
Scoby Dam is most commonly known because of its trail and of course the dam but it is also has a lot of geological elements that have built the area.
Real Stuff Gallery & Gifts
A unique and unusual gift shop containing iron sculptures, stained glass and jewelry located in rural western New York.
Old Blue Bigelow Bridge
Cattaraugus Creek Public Stream Access on Randall Drive and Route 240
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park
Experience Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park!
Griffis Sculpture Park
Interact with sculptures in the woods, fields and by ponds on over 400 acres at America's largest and oldest sculpture park
Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Farm and Sanctuary
The Two Largest Covered Aviaries in the U.S.
Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and 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!
Fox Valley Greenhouse
A seasonal greenhouse open to the public - May 15 to July 1.
Experience the Magic of NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park
Get ready to witness Griffis Sculpture Park in a whole new light this autumn as NIGHT LIGHTS returns for its 12th consecutive year, starting Friday, September 13, 2024.
Enchanted Mountains Map
Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.
Note: Most of the roads are labelled.
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.
The guide will give you a great overview of everything the Enchanted Mountains has to offer! You can also request to have one mailed to you for free!
Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters: Zoar Valley Escape
Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters can take you on a great fishing trip on Cattaraugus Creek.
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).
Ashford Historical Society Museum
The Ashford Historical Society Museum is full of memorabilia from the Ashford, West Valley and surrounding areas.
Antler Shed Whitetail Museum
Plan a visit to this unique museum!
American Hawkeye
They are ready to share the world of falconry with you and your family, friends or event!