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Little Valley

Little Valley is a town in Cattaraugus County, New York. The town is named after its local geographical setting, a relative comparison of two tributaries (the other being the neighboring Great Valley) of the Allegheny River.

The Town of Little Valley is centrally located in the county. There is also a village named Little Valley, the county seat in this town. The town is north of the City of Salamanca.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.9 square miles, of which, 29.9 square miles of it is land and 0.03% is water.

New York State Route 242 and New York State Route 353 are major trunk roads through the town. They converge at Killborn Corners just east of the Village of Little Valley. County Routes 88 and 96 act as bypasses. County Route 15, which picks up where Route 88 leaves off, continues northeast parallel to Route 242 between Little Valley and Ellicottville. County Routes 5 and 14 start in the northwest corner of the town and head toward New Albion and East Otto, respectively.

The Pat McGee Trail, a hiking and snowmobile trail, runs through the town parallel to Route 353.

The Cattaraugus County Fair has been a tradition in Little Valley for 169 years!!  Families have experienced all the exciting rides, animal shows and live entertainment for more than a century!

Learn more about Little Valley, NY.

Places in Little Valley

Veteran owned and family operated bar and restaurant.
Offering Horseback Trail Rides and Vacation Cabins Nestled in the Hills
Guest rental in Little Valley, NY.
Modern industrial take on the classic American sports bar.
The Little Valley Riders Club was started to promote Horsemanship and Family Fun.
A 101 acre horse farm that sell, train, give lessons and hosts summer camps.
Stop at Brookside Studio and begin your visual adventure.
Try their delicious eclectic menu!
A local landmark of geologic interest which is located in Rock City State Forest and is accessible in the spring, summer, and fall by vehicle, and during the winter by snowmobile.
Many annual events to see or book a spot for your own event.

At Grace's Field House, they specialize in delicious soft serve ice cream, including dairy-free options and refreshing Dole Whip.

The welcoming committee!
County visitor information and the County Tourism offices
Treat yourself to a trip through the beautiful hills of East Otto Country.

WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend

Join us for the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufacturers & Artisans) event, happening at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds on October 19th and 20th, 2024.

What is WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend?

It's not your average craft show! All vendors at this event are local business owners, manufacturers, artisans, or crafters from Cattaraugus County.

Pat McGee Trail

You can hikebikeride a snowmobile or ride horse on the Pat McGee Trail. This mile multi-purpose 12.2 trail will grow to be a county-wide system but at this time it connects 7 municipalities together (from the Village of Cattaraugus to the City of Salamanca).

Movie in the Park

Come on down to Bicentennial Park in Little Valley to enjoy a FREE movie night on Thursday, June 27th hosted by Friends of Little Valley! 

This event opens at 7:00pm, Movie (Wonka) starts at 7:30pm. 

Bring your own seat and blanket to enjoy the movie! Refreshments, games, and more! 

Meet at Civil War Soldier!

This Veterans Day, November 11th from 2-4 pm, honor our heroes by joining the Citizens Advocating Memorial Preservation (C.A.M.P) and historian Ed Brodbeck for a FREE special event at the Civil War Memorial on the corner of Court and Seventh in Little Valley. As they pay tribute to those who have served our nation, Ed Brodbeck will bring history to life, portraying a typical Union soldier from the Civil War.

Little Valley Riders Club Trails

Trails:

All levels, from beginner to advanced trail riders.

Footing:

Varies from easy to moderate to rocky.

Markings:

There are maps to promote trail riding on your own, in loops of 1, 2, or 3 hours; and for the more adventurous, you can ride all day.

Camping:

24 camper spots available with hook-ups and 50+ spots without hook-ups, call (716) 969-7390 for reservations.

Parking:

Large area available for all types of parking.

Grace's Field House

At Grace's Field House, they specialize in delicious soft serve ice cream, including dairy-free options and refreshing Dole Whip. Choose from their gluten-free or regular cones, and pair your treat with Pepsi products and crispy curly fries.

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!