Where to Stay for the Eclipse
Stay in the Enchanted Mountains for the Total Solar Eclipse!
Seasonal Pancake House with All-You-Can-Eat-Pancakes, sugar shack tours and more!
Freedom
The town of Freedom, NY is full of farms and woodland. The hamlet of Sandusky is in the Town of Freedom. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.6 square miles, of which, 40.3 square miles of it is land and 0.3 square miles of it (0.64%) is water.
Short History of Freedom, NY
The first settlers in Freedom arrived around 1811. The Town of Freedom, was formed from Ischua, on April 13, 1820. A part of Yorkshire was taken off in 1844. It is the N.E corner town of the county. Its surface is a rolling or moderately hilly upland. Clear Creek and the south branch of Cattaraugus Creek are the principal streams. Beaver Lake is in the south part, Fish Lake, in the east, and Scum and Laws Lakes are small ponds in the center. There are several quarries of good building stone found in different parts of town. Read more history on Freedom, NY on HistoricPath.com
Location
The Town of Freedom is in the northeast corner of the Cattaraugus County. The north town line is the border of Wyoming County and the east town line is the border of Allegany County.
New York State Route 98 is a major north-south highway through the town, and New York State Route 243 begins at the southeast town line.
Facts About Freedom, NY
The Last Veteran of the American Revolution lived in Freedom, NY and was buried in the Sandusky Cemetery (Source: HistoricPath.com).
Learn more about Town of Freedom, NY
Places in Freedom
Teaching classical horsemanship principles in dressage, saddleseat, western riding, natural horsemanship and riding over fences.
Experiences
Turkey Run Golf Course
An enjoyable golf course with a great view!
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.
Rosebud Estates
Teaching classical horsemanship principles in dressage, saddleseat, western riding, natural horsemanship and riding over fences.
Moore's Sugar Shack & Pancake House
Seasonal Pancake House with All-You-Can-Eat-Pancakes, sugar shack tours and more!
Lesters Treasures & Museum
"Mr. & Mrs. Picker" are long time collectors of old and unusual things!
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!
Cattaraugus County Visitors' Map
Maps of some places, points of interest and more in the Enchanted Mountains (Cattaraugus County).