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Visitor information for Gowanda and Persia, NY
Persia
Location
Persia is a town in the northwest part of Cattaraugus County, New York.
The northern border of the town is partly formed by the Cattaraugus Creek with Erie County, New York on the opposite bank, and the east town line is defined by South Branch (of Cattaraugus Creek).
US Route 62 passes through the northwest corner of the town, and New York State Route 353 passes across the south part of the town. Much of the town is served by the north-to-south Broadway Road (County Road 4), which runs from NY 353 into the village of Gowanda.
History
The town was first settled around 1812. The Town of Persia was founded in 1835 from the Town of Perrysburg.
Communities and Locations in Persia
- Gowanda – Part of the Village of Gowanda is located in the northwest corner of the town.
- Persia – The hamlet of Persia is located south of Gowanda near the west town line.
- Snyders Corners – A hamlet at the junction of County Road 4 and NY-353 in the south part of the town.
- Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area – A small part of this conservation area is in the north part of the town.
Learn more about the Town of Persia.
Places in Persia
A National Natural Landmark of old-growth forest and gorge with trails in the Zoar Valley area
Experiences
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.
The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater proudly presents "The Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball" on Sunday, September 15th at 2:00pm.
Matt will be performing Boogie-Woogie Piano and swing dance era favorites to delight the entire family.
Tickets are $10/each and the list below is where tickets can be purchased:
Persia Town Hall
Visitor information for Gowanda and Persia, NY
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 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!
Deer Lick Conservation Area
A National Natural Landmark of old-growth forest and gorge with trails in the Zoar Valley area
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).
Blue Morning - Recreating the music of Foreigner
Experience the legendary sounds of Foreigner with Blue Morning at Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater October 4th, 2024. Show starts at 7:00pm!
"An amazing show back by popular demand"
Tickets are $25.00 per person and available at the door as well as the following places: