Zollinger's South Dayton Hotel
Generations have enjoyed good food, good spirits and good company at Zollinger's South Dayton Hotel.
Come view items from 1865 onward.
Dayton
The Town of Dayton is on the western border of the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. The Village of South Dayton is located within the town.
Two popular movies were partially filmed in South Dayton; "The Natural" in 1984 starring, Robert Redford, Robert Duvall and Glenn Close and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" in 1987 starring Steve Martin, John Candy and Laila Robins.
The first settlers arrived around 1810, believing they were settling in Chautauqua County. The Town of Dayton was founded in 1835, formed from the Town of Perrysburg.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.0 square miles, of which, 35.8 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square miles of it (0.78%) is water.
New York State Route 353 and US Route 62 pass through the town.
Dayton, New York is a village on the original main line of the Erie Railroad, half way between Salamanca and Dunkirk. It was from Dayton on May 15, 1851 that passengers on the first train to traverse the entire length of the Erie caught their first glimpse of Lake Erie in the distance.
It is at Dayton that the Buffalo & Southwestern Railroad, on its way from Buffalo to Jamestown, crossed under the tracks of the Erie. For some unknown reason, the B&SW chose to tunnel through the fill supporting the Erie tracks rather than build a bridge for the Erie rails.
Dayton is served today by the New York and Lake Erie Railroad, a small freight and excursion line headquartered in Gowanda, New York, which occasionally runs excursion trains.
Learn more about Dayton, NY.
Places in Dayton
Generations have enjoyed good food, good spirits and good company at Zollinger's South Dayton Hotel.
Tree farm that allows you to choose and cut your own christmas trees. Also pre made wreaths, christmas balls, and decorations available.
Experiences
Willow Creek Cottage
Fully furnished house that can accommodate 12 or sleep 2 just as comfortably.
Where to Stay for the Eclipse
Stay in the Enchanted Mountains for the Total Solar Eclipse!
Valentines Merritt Train Ride
Celebrate Valentine's Day on the train!
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 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.
Sticky Paws
Maple products in South Dayton.
South Dayton Flyer Train Ride
Enjoy a 2-hour roundtrip train ride from Gowanda to South Dayton, NY
South Dayton Fall Tractor Pull
Any year tractor is welcome.
$5 Admission - Hitch Fee $10/Class for Pullers
Scales Open at 10 am - Pull Begins at Noon
Weight Classes (Including Driver):
2750, 3250, 3750, 4500, 5300, 6100, 6800, 7500, 8500, 9500
Drivers under 16 must have parental consent
NO ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON GROUNDS - ZERO-TOLERANCE - VIOLATORS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
For More Information on the Tractor Pulls:
Dave Ivett - 716.679.8876
Bob Traber - 716.397.4253
Nate Palmer - 716.988.5017
Kevin Butcher - 716.785.5123
Racer's Restaurant
Delicious menu in a country setting.
Over The Hill Tree Farm
Tree farm that allows you to choose and cut your own christmas trees. Also pre made wreaths, christmas balls, and decorations available.
Meet Santa in the Enchanted Mountains!
The holiday season is a magical time in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York, where twinkling lights, fresh snow, and festive cheer set the perfect stage for a visit with Santa Claus.
Lake Flavia
Go fishing on this man-made lake in the northwestern part of Cattaraugus County
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Do you love having a real Christmas tree to decorate?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Do you love having a real Christmas tree to decorate?
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Do you enjoy the magic of a real Christmas tree?
Hideaway Archery
A full service archery pro shop with indoor range
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!
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!
Eden Valley Creamery
Cheese, Cheese Curds, Ice Cream and more from an organic dairy farm!
Dayton Historical Museum
Come view items from 1865 onward.
Cottage Orchard's Open House
Opening day at Cottage Orchard!
Cottage Orchard
Seasonal u-pick apple farm! You can also buy some already picked apples as well.
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).
Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2024
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change!
Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With in 2023
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!
Activities You'll "Fall" in Love With
The cool nights are setting in and the leaves are starting to change. We know what that means, the fall season is upon us. We put together a bucket list to help you get into the spirit and enjoy some of the fall experiences that the Enchanted Mountains has to offer!