Machias
The Town of Machias is an interior town in the northeast quadrant of the county. It is northeast of the city of Salamanca.
The Town of Machias was first settled around 1813 and was established in 1827 from the Town of Yorkshire. In 1847, Machias was increased by additional territory from the Town of Yorkshire. Machias received its name from Maine settlers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.1 square miles, of which, 40.6 square miles of it is land and 0.5 square miles of it (1.24%) is water.
New York State Route 16 intersects New York State Route 242 at Machias village.
Ischua Creek flows past the south part of Machias village.
A popular stop in Machias is Lime Lake.
Learn more about Machias, NY.
Places in Machias
Homecooked and highly-praised breakfasts, lunches, Friday fish fries, and homemade pies.
The Lime Lake Snack Bar is located on the north-west side of Lime Lake has many great treats for the family.
(Seasonal, May-September)
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.
Sahr's Restaurant
Homecooked and highly-praised breakfasts, lunches, Friday fish fries, and homemade pies. Friendly hometown atmosphere. A great place to stop for hunters and fishermen.
Machias Outdoors
Lime Lake Snack Bar
The Lime Lake Snack Bar is located on the north-west side of Lime Lake has many great treats for the family.
(Seasonal, May-September)
Lakehouse Bar & Grill
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!