West River Road Launch
An area to launch kayak/canoe onto Allegheny River.
Step back in time...
Portville
Location
The Town of Portville is located in Cattaraugus County in the southwestern corner of New York State along the Pennyslvania border, locally referred to as the Southern Tier. Portville is 65 miles south of Buffalo and 90 miles south of Rochester. Its eastern town line is the border of Allegany County, New York, and its southern town line is the Pennsylvania border.
History
The Town of Portville was first settled in 1805 as a result of its flourishing timber industry which to a lesser degree continues today. The name is derived by the town's early role in shipping lumber and other items down river.
Communities and locations in the Town of Portville
- Bedford Corners – A hamlet near the east town line on NY Route 305.
- Carroll – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town, east of the Allegheny River.
- Haydenville – A hamlet on the western town line on County Road 92.
- Lake View Terrace – A hamlet in the northeast part of the town on County Road 79.
- Main Settlement – A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on NY Route 417.
- Mill Grove – a hamlet on the Allegheny River on Route 305 in the southeast corner of the town. It once marked the south extent of the Genesee Valley Canal.
- Portville – The Village of Portville is a municipal corporation of 430 properties and 1,000 persons located on 2+ squares miles of the Town of Portville in the southeast part of the town on Dodge Creek by the Allegheny River. NY-305 and NY-417 conjoin through the village.
- Stephens Lake – A small lake north of Weston Mills.
- Toll Gate Corner – A location in the southeast corner of the town at the junction of Routes 305 and 417.
- Weston Mills – A hamlet on the north bank of the Allegheny River on Route 417. It was named after the Weston brothers, owners of several businesses.
Learn more about the Town of Portville.
Places in Portville
Ice cream shop that offers a variety of scoops, soft serve, specialty sundaes, and banana splits!
Cafe & Coffee House that has the perfect blend of specialty coffee choices as well as a full dine in menu.
A beautiful gift shop with primitives, candles, home décor, live edge tables and more! Also home to the Chocolate Roost!
The Portville Historical and Preservation Society is an educational agency, chartered by the Regents of the State of New York.
Experiences
The Scoop
Ice cream shop that offers a variety of scoops, soft serve, specialty sundaes, and banana splits!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
It’s time to get into the Christmas Spirit! The Enchanted Mountains has fun events that are perfect for friends and family of all ages, which start the day after Thanksgiving. Start planning your trip!
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
As snow blankets the majestic peaks, the Enchanted Mountains come alive with the spirit of Christmas! Picture twinkling lights reflecting off frosty pines, cheerful carolers serenading under a starry sky, and the scent of hot cocoa mingling with the crisp winter air.
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.
Sprague's Maple Farms & Restaurant
A maple wonderland! WNY's largest pancake house!
Rusty Rooster Farm & Vintage
A beautiful gift shop with primitives, candles, home décor, live edge tables and more! Also home to the Chocolate Roost!
Red's & Trudy's
“One of the finest roadside restaurants in the history of roadside restaurants.” – Steve Kurutz, DRIVING; Halfway There, A Family Stops to Eat from "The New York Times"
Prancing Down Portville 2023
Join Portville for a fun and exciting Christmas Celebration!
There will be a Christmas Parade and Park Lighting Celebration. The parade will start at the Portville School and make its way down to Pioneer Park where Santa will light the park.
Food trucks, live music, and visits with Santa will be available!
Portville's Arts, Crafts & Antique Show 2024
Portville Central School’s Arts, Crafts, & Antiques Show returns as a one day, indoor event. It will be held at the Portville High School and will feature art, crafts, antiques and food on Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Proceeds collected directly benefit the students of Portville Central School in the form of achievement awards and student scholarships.
Portville Historical & Preservation Society
The Portville Historical and Preservation Society is an educational agency, chartered by the Regents of the State of New York. It was established in 1986 in response to renewed interest in the preservation of Portville's past.
Portville Drive-In
One of the very few Drive-In's in the USA!
Pizzaland
A local favorite for over 30 years!
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Trail Sale
Food, vendors, raffles, music, and more for you to enjoy!
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman Tract
This trail system is composed of the main Eshelman Loop and 5 connecting trails
Pfeiffer Nature Center - Holiday Wreath Sale
Looking to add a touch of holiday magic to your home with a stunning wreath?
You’re in luck! The Pfeiffer Nature Center is selling 24" Fraser Fir Holiday Wreaths!
Prices:
- $43 - Naturally decorated with a bow
- $35 - Undecorated
- $63 - Two (2) Undecorated
Pickup Dates: (at the Pleasant Valley Greenhouse on Hinsdale Highway Route 16)
Pfeiffer Nature Center
Home to more than 648 acres of nature’s beauty.
Paddling the Allegheny River Rack Card
Take your paddle to the Allegheny River and hop on your kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard.
Paddling Events for Spring and Early Summer 2024
Get your kayak or canoe and friends ready for upcoming paddling events in the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York
Outdoor Yoga at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Join Jessie Lampack Slattery at Pfeiffer Nature Center for outdoor yoga! You'll be able to relax more being surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Never Ending Alpaca Farm
An alpaca farm located in Portville.
Myrge Cafe & Coffee House
Cafe & Coffee House that has the perfect blend of specialty coffee choices as well as a full dine in menu.
Map of Lillibridge Property - Pfeiffer Nature Center
Map of trails at Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property at 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY
Map of Eshelman Trails at Pfeiffer Nature Center
A map of Pfeiffer Nature Center's Eshelman property in Portville, NY
Linn Launch on the Allegheny River
Launch your canoe or kayak into the Allegheny River in Portville!
I Love New York Winters 2010
This list of activities to enjoy in the Winter was created in 2010.
Ahhh the holidays! Whether you are looking for relaxation or excitement with the holidays we'll have some activities below.
Gathering Basket at Pfeiffer Nature Center
The Tri-County Arts Council and Pfeiffer Nature Center team up for basket weaving outdoors
Full Moon Hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Hike at nighttime!
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!
Forest Bathing at Pfeiffer Nature Center
Join Jessie Lampack Slattery and Pfeiffer Nature Center for Forest Bathing. You'll reconnect with nature through the senses!