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Welcome to the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York! Cattaraugus County is the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York. We are a large rural county with friendly, helpful people and unique destinations like Griffis Sculpture Park (large outdoor sculptures), Allegany State Park (largest NY State Park), the Seneca Nation of Indians (Native American culture, history & a world-class resort casino), Holiday Valley Resort (skiing, tubing, ziplines), Ellicottville (quaint little village with 2 resorts), and a step back in time with the Old Order Amish along the Amish Trail.

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The Amish Trail is an area of Western New York that has the largest Old-Order Amish community. This is a self-guided tour through our Amish area, including the town of Leon which is the largest Old-Order Amish community in the United States. These people have resisted innovations and live without electricity, phones, cars and other modern conveniences.

These shops are not open on Sundays and some holidays, and do not accept credit cards. Baked Goods along NY’s Amish Trail

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Our Amish Trail map will show you the way to follow hand-painted signs down the back roads to the Amish businesses where you can purchase a wide variety of goods, each made with unsurpassed quality and craftsmanship. The Amish sell their products from their homes, and their shops could be attached or in a separate building next to their home. Look for the “Open” sign!

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View from Kayak on Red House Lake Allegany State Park.  Greg Spako

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Kayak/Canoe/SUP Kayaking and the newer sport of standup paddle boarding, are among the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities and now it’s easier for you to access the Allegheny River. 2015 brought the installation of two floating launches that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These floating docks are safer for launching kayaks and canoes because of their ramp-like attachments with rollers that help boats glide in and out of the water. Linn Launch, off Steam Valley Road in the Town of Portville, has parking for 6 vehicles (and a port-a-pot). Steam Valley Road is off Rt. 417 very near the Portville Drive In, on the opposite side of the road. As soon as you turn onto Steam Valley Road, you’ll cross the river and immediately see the parking for Linn Launch. A similar launch has been built downstream in Allegany near the First Street Bridge. The launch area also has plenty of parking available and has access to a number of nearby restaurants, stores and businesses.

Whitewater Rafting Embrace the challenge as you negotiate the many passageways and pools of the Cattaraugus Creek through Zoar Valley. Peak rafting is when snow melts in early spring or in autumn when rains raise the water level. Summer’s low water level offers a more relaxed journey as you meander down the creek. Spots on the river offer up to Class III & IV whitewater while the calmer legs of the journey offer great scenery of the rock formations and wooded areas. Spring and Fall conditions aren’t for everyone, so before you head out there with your kayak, we encourage you to contact the Zoar Valley Paddling Club as these folks can offer sug-

gestions on navigating the waters safely. ZoarValleyPaddlingClub.org. The following three companies offer guided raft runs on the Cattaraugus Creek and can mold a journey to suit your skill level: Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc. 585-343-4710 or 888-270-2410 Adventure-Calls.com Catt Rafting Adventures 716-866-1461 CattRaftingAdventures.com Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting 800-724-0696 ZoarValleyRafting.com

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Forgot your kayak or paddle board accessories? You’ll find what you need at Adventure Bound in Ellicottville, whose emphasis is on stand up paddle boards and accessories, travel and outdoor gear. AdventureBoundOnTheFly.com

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To the Lillibridge Pavilion through the field at Pfeiffer Nature Center.  Photo by Rosemary Sosnowski

Hiking & Birding Twelve percent (or 99,500 acres) of the county is state and county lands; that gives hikers a large area to explore! Allegany State Park has a multi-purpose 5.6 mile paved bike/hike path around the lake in the Red House area. The park also offers 18 hiking trails, 3 of which have been developed as self-guided nature trails. The Allegheny River Valley Trail, a nature filled 6.2 mile loop along the Allegheny River and around the St. Bonaventure University campus, offers a smooth paved path for feet and wheels. The Pat McGee Trail stretches 12.1 miles from Salamanca to Cattaraugus. Snowmobilers, bicyclists, cross-country skiers, hikers and equestrians will enjoy the medley of animals, plants and birds. Well behaved leashed pets are welcome on all three. You’ll also want to check out the miles of trails at Rock City Park, Griffis Sculpture Park and Pfeiffer Nature Center. For the very adventurous, there is approximately 80 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail, which merges with the North Country Trail in Cattaraugus County. Starting in Allegany State Park, at the New York Border in Red House, it twists and turns all the way past Franklinville. The Finger Lakes Trail is a 558 mile trail that travels through New York from Allegany Mountains to the

Catskills. The North Country Trail is a much longer undertaking ranging all the way from North Dakota to New York, being approximately 4,600 miles long. Both of these trails are renowned and the parts that pass through our county are absolutely breathtaking.

Pfeiffer Nature Center Pfeiffer Nature Center is an organization committed to building a foundation of knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the intrinsic values and aesthetic qualities of the natural world while instilling a sense of responsibility and stewardship for the natural world within the global community. It is also a haven for snowshoers and hikers. The Center is comprised of 2 properties. The Lillibridge Property is located at 1974 Lillibridge Road in Portville and is home to a rustic American Chestnut log cabin listed in the National & State Registers of Historic Places. Here you will find 20 acres of old growth forest and a timber frame pavilion which is available for picnics, receptions, birthday parties and reunions. The Eshelman Property is located at 1420 Yubadam Road in Portville and has an active sugar bush, on-going scientific research projects and a small farm. There are 3 miles of trails, and more are being developed. PfeifferNatureCenter.org Visit  EMFun.us/Hike

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Lunch break along the Finger Lakes Trail.  Photo from Troop 652

Rock City Park Rock City Park is home to enormous rock formations and is often called the “eighth wonder of the world”. It’s the World’s largest exposure of quartz conglomerate. This is a great place to hike under, around and over rocks that are as big as a house. A great place to view fall foliage is from Signal Rock which was a long range signaling point for Indians. Wear casual clothes and comfortable shoes and plan to spend at least one hour here. There’s plenty of room for a bus or RV, so bring your friends. Open May 1st through October 31st, 9am - 6pm daily.

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Nannen Arboretum The Nannen Arboretum is a non-profit, volunteered based organization dedicated to providing home garden and natural resource education, test plots for research, and an opportunity for nature appreciation and leisure. Wander through and enjoy the scents of trees and herbs; stroll around the lake and see the huge carp; cross country ski or snowshoe; sit through a class taught by Master Gardeners; see trees and shrubs that grow in our area or merely sit and embrace the silence. Open year ‘round dawn to dusk. FREE admission. Meander, cross country ski, snowshoe or just take time to smell the flowers. 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville, NY | NannenArboretum.org

Griffis Sculpture Park Castle Tower at Griffis Sculpture Park.  Photo by Joe Cascio

Interact with sculptures in the woods and fields on over 400 acres at the Griffis Sculpture Park. For more than 42 years, the steel sculptures of Larry Griffis, Jr. and other international artists have been residing in the woods, fields, and even ponds of Griffis Sculpture Park. The 400 acre Ashford Hollow park is not only a tremendous regional attraction, but holds the distinction of being America’s largest and oldest sculpture park. The park features over 250 large scale sculptures dispersed through miles of hiking trails. Each sculpture was placed with the natural setting in mind, creating a truly unique experience between art and nature. The Griffis Sculpture Park is open from May 1 to October 31. You’ll find some picnic tables on site. Rules are simple: no littering, no camping, no alcohol, no campfires or smoking and a few others that you will find listed on a sign near the entrance. Admission is by the honor system: $5 for adults; $3 for students and seniors. Children under age 10 are FREE. The park is actually split into two sections: Rohr Hill Road Site and Mill Valley Road Site. 6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY 14729 | GriffisPark.org

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HoliMont is North America’s largest private ski resort devoted to family skiing adventures. During the week, HoliMont welcomes non-members and groups to enjoy their 52 slopes and trails, as well as Terrain Parks. You can even purchase a season weekday pass. After skiing, you’ll find plenty of tasty choices at the café or bring your crock pot and plug in at the Chalet. Winter’s not the only time HoliMont comes to life. From picturesque weddings to corporate retreats, bike excursions or family reunions, HoliMont offers the atmosphere and amenities that make for an unforgettable summertime event. You can even access all WNYMBA trails from their parking lot. Visit HoliMont.com

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Holiday Valley Holiday Valley has long been known as "The Aspen of the East", is a leader in the ski industry and was voted #3 ski resort in the East by SKI Magazine readers. With 13 lifts, 58 slopes and trails, (day AND night skiing) 3 base lodges, two hotels, tubing park, golf course, pools, aerial park, mountain coaster and numerous amenities, you and your family will be entertained whatever season you decide to visit.

Dreaming of watching the gentle snowfall in front of a warm fireplace? Ever sat in a hot tub when it's only 10 degrees C outside and the snow is falling? Tell Holiday Valley what sort of accommodations you're dreaming of, whether it's a chalet facing the slopes or a cabin in the woods, they even have an RV Park for your home away from home. There are plenty of dining choices at Holiday Valley as well, but feel free to load up your crock pot and picnic with the family at Tannenbaum Lodge.

When the snow melts, golf carts and mountain bikes rule. Bring your helmet and test yourself on the 5 mile loop over the ski slopes. From here, you can access 35+ miles of

WNYMBA.org trails in the State Forest. Not into extreme biking? The winding country roads and rolling hills of Cattaraugus County are great for road biking. The folks at Holiday Valley can suggest some road riding loops that begin and end right there. The newly redesigned 18 hole par 70 "Double Black Diamond" golf course is challenging and well maintained and was recently nominated by Golf Magazine as one of the best redesigns in the country. Golf, ski, and snowboarding lessons for adults and kids are available and don't fret if you've forgotten some of your gear as Holiday Valley's shops will undoubtedly have a replacement. Escape with the girls for a long weekend and make Holiday Valley your home base. Golf here, then try out a few of the other local courses. At the end of the day, you can slip into the village of Ellicottville to visit the shops, restaurants or nightclubs. As you may have guessed, Holiday Valley is very large and can easily accommodate your conference or wedding reception. Bridal party on the chairlift? Yeah, they do that. Whatever season you visit, at the end of the day you can ease your tired muscles and melt away your stress at the Falling Waters Spa at Holiday Valley. Check their website, HolidayValley.com, for seasonal packages and deals.  Photos from Holiday Valley Resort

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Tubing If skiing isn’t your thing, grab your friends and family and head over to the Holiday Valley Tubing Company. All you do is sit down, hang on and experience the exhilaration of pure winter fun! The Tubing Company has 22 lanes that are 900’ long and 2 handle tows...they pull you back up the hill! The Holiday Valley Tubing Company is located on Rt. 242, just 4 miles from Holiday Valley. A FREE shuttle service is available from Holiday Little Tubers area at Holiday Valley Tubing Co. Valley Resort Services Center. The Holiday Valley Tubing Com Photo from Holiday Valley pany opens for the season in December and runs through March. Minimum age/height requirement is 7 years old and 42” tall. A special Little Tubers area is available, weather permitting, for younger children. Call 716-699-2345, ext. 4406 for information on booking the park for group outings, team building or birthday parties. HolidayValley.com/Tubing

Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster For an effortless adrenaline rush, ride Sky High Adventure Park’s Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster. Rail “cars” pull one or two riders (your preference) up the track only to zigzag down 2,940 hair-raising feet while maneuvering 15 curves, 12 waves, a jump and a corkscrew spiral. To ride alone, drivers must be 8 years old and at least 42” tall, be able to perform certain physical tasks, and able to demonstrate they understand the staff’s instructions to be a driver. To ride, children must be at least 3 years old and over 36” with accompany of an adult (16+ years old).

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Sky High Adventure Park

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Sky High Aerial Adventure Park is NY’s largest Adventure Park and the 3rd largest in North America. With 13 courses in the Aerial Park, a 4800 foot Sky Flyer Mountain coaster and a 10 feature Climbing Forest, it’s outdoor adventure for the entire family.

Aerial Adventure Park It is a playground in the trees featuring a series of platforms and bridges. Use strategy and balance to cross bridges, climb ladders and soar on zip lines. Children must be at least 7 years old and 36” tall.

Climbing Forest The Climbing Forest is a 3-D version of a climbing wall and is the only one of its kind in NY State. There are 10 trees outfitted with color coded climbing holds and the difficulty ranges from very easy (yellow) to very challenging (purple). Climb up and rappel down! There’s a special kids’ area with 2 trees where young climbers can climb about 6 feet up and climb back down. These adventures are generally open May through October, but because they’re weather dependent, we encourage you to call first. 716-699-HIGH HolidayValley.com/SkyHigh

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Allegany State Park Allegany State Park is 65,000 acres overflowing with natural beauty, untouched forests, rolling hills, sparkling lakes and home to many, many nature trails. Unplug your family and spend some quality bonding time with 5 miles of paved bike paths, boat and bike rentals, 2 sandy beaches for swimming and miles of snowmobile trails. There is plenty of room for hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, softball, tennis, horse shoes or even a game of volleyball.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be camping there to attend their annual events. The public is invited to attend the Beach Party or Rock the Park, both of which are held during summer and have food, live music and family fun.

The Administration Building features a natural history museum, regional headquarters, restaurant and a gift shop. Check out Thunder Rocks, an impressive bedrock city that allows the nature lover to climb on rocks as large as a house. Take advantage of the family-oriented guided tours and nature walks to learn about wild edibles, insects, salamanders and beaver ponds. And the Park is a haven for fishermen, offering a mix of waters, streams, ponds and lakes - even during winter months! Thunder Rocks

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A view from the Stone Tower of a mountain biker.

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Hiking trails 68 miles

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Cross Country and Mountain Bike trails 23 miles

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Snowmobile ( groomed) 91 miles

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With 3 campgrounds offering 319 campsites, 344 cabins, 2 group camps and 38 full service cottages, there is plenty of room to bring your extended family! And don’t forget your pup! The Park allows family pets as long as they’re leashed, have had their rabies vaccination and are with you at all times. For reservations, please call 1-800-456-2267. Want to be more involved with Allegany State Park? The park is very lucky to have a large group of volunteers called Friends of Allegany State Park who help promote, preserve and maintain the park. Interested in becoming a Friend? Check out FriendsOfAllegany.com The Park Restaurant offers dine in or take out with many Western New York favorites on their menu. You’ll find Friday Fish Fries, Beef on Weck and Grilled Bologna sandwiches. They have Free WiFi and a large screen TV so you can catch up on the morning news and sporting events while camping at Allegany State Park. This is a great place to go when you’ve had enough cooking over an open campfire! Call 716-354-2030 or 354-9163 For more on Allegany State Park visit EMFun.us/ASP  Photo by Paul J. Crawford

Park Restaurant in the Red House Administration Building

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Snowmobiling You’ve heard the saying, “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade”. Well, in Western New York, life hands you an average snowfall of 100+ inches of natural snow per season, so we find activities that are snow related.

Thanks to a large group of snowmobile fanatics, we have roughly 400 miles of snowmobile trails throughout Cattaraugus County. These folks clean up the trails all summer and groom them all winter so that others can enjoy the sport as much as they do. Many businesses such as restaurants and lodgings are easily accessible from these trails and cater to snowmobilers. Call for a FREE copy of one of our trail maps or to check out trail conditions. 1-800-331-0543. For information on registration, joining a snowmobile club or snowmobile rentals, please go to EMFun.us/Snowmobile.

Snowmobiler at Thunder Rocks at Allegany State Park  Photo by Tom Livak

Snowshoeing Snowshoeing is a great winter-time activity and a terrific cardio workout. If you bring your equipment, New York State lands are open to snowshoeing. The map in the center of this guide will show you where the nearest State lands are.

Snowmobilers at Allegany State Park  Photo by Paul J. Crawford

Freshly groomed snowmobile trail.  Photo from a snowmobile club

Try snowshoeing at Holiday Valley’s SnowPine Village where you’ll find well-lit groomed trails near the slope known as “The Wall”. Miles of well marked trails are available at Pfeiffer Nature Center where you can also rent equipment. For more information, check out EMFun.us/Snowshoe for trails, cabins and more.

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Art Roscoe The Art Roscoe Cross-Country Ski Trails in Allegany State Park, are one of the finest double-track trail systems in the Northeastern US. The 20+ miles of trails are well-designed and offer skiers of all ages and abilities an exceptional skiing experience. The trails are groomed on an as-needed basis by park staff for classic-only skiing. No snowshoeing, hiking or dogs are permitted on the trails during the winter. Don’t have your own cross country skis? You can rent them at the Summit Warming Hut right across the street! Call 716-354-9163. During summer, these trails attract mountain bikers to wind through mixed oak and hardwood old-growth forests. Interested in volunteering to help maintain the trails? Contact AlleganyNordic.org

View a map or get one for your mobile device at  EMFun.us/xcSki

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Onoville Marina Soak up the sun along 91 miles of natural shoreline on the Allegheny Reservoir, fed from the Allegheny River; home to Onoville Marina, the largest inland marina in New York State.

A view from Onoville Marina into the Allegheny Reservoir. ď&#x20AC;° Photo by Amy Bragg

70 campsites, 400 dock spaces and fuel dock are available early May through September with very easy access from Rt. 86. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find great dining nearby at the Horseshoe Inn, the Nic-LInn or the Hide-a-way Restaurant ... or grab something quick at the Bayview Mini-Mart and Ice Cream Parlor. No boat? No worries! The Bayview Mini-Mart also provides boat rentals. Another great place to launch your boat into the Allegheny Reservoir, is Friends Boat Launch in the Quaker area of Allegany State Park, just 2.5 miles south of Rt. 86 on Rt. 280. Both Onoville Marina and Friends feature paved launch sites that are perfect for pontoons, motor boats or kayaks. OnovilleMarina.org

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Mountain Biking Allegany State Park tops the list of favorite places for a mountain bike adventure in Western New York. Located in the northern half of Allegany State Park, The Art Roscoe Ski Touring Area offers some of the finest groomed cross country ski and mountain bike trails in the Northeast. The 25 miles of multi-use trails attract mountain bikers in the summer and fall. The wide trails wind through mixed oak and hardwood old-growth forests and offer spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, forests and Red House Lake. Check AlleganyNordic.org Holiday Valley has a 4-5 mile “race loop” that begins at the Holiday Valley Training Center and goes up gradually across the ridge line of the resort where you can choose to ride the wider and more forgiving cross country trails or the skinny winding single track to the top. For the adventurous, there are plenty of single track trails off the main route. At Eagle or Tannenbaum you can venture out across the logging roads behind the Valley and on to the 35+ miles of WNYMBA.org trails in the State Forest.

IMBA has rated the trails around Ellicottville as “Epic” so have at it! It’s all pedal power at Holiday Valley...no lift service, and no charge to use the trails. Please remember these common sense rules...wear a helmet, ride with a friend, bring a map and stay off the golf course and Sky High Adventure Park. Mountain bike rentals are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley by calling (716) 699-2345. Golden Hill State Forest offers two loops, one blazed red and the other blue. It’s a little off the beaten path and gets a lot less use than the much larger Ellicottville trail system, but the trails are just as good and offer plenty of riding to keep you occupied all afternoon. Some maps can be downloaded from our site at EMFun.us/mtb, or WNYMBA.org you can pick up the WNYMBA Ellicottville area map at the Bike and Bean in Ellicottville (716) 699-2453.

MTB Ladies at Art Roscoe Cross Country & Mountain Biking Area

Bicycling Not up to bicycling the mountains? Allegany State Park has 5.6 miles of paved trails which includes 3.1 miles around Red House Lake. Or try the Allegheny River Valley Trail which is a 6.2-mile loop trail that runs between the Town of Allegany and the City of Olean along the Allegheny River. It is handicap accessible and used by people of all ages, including babies in strollers, youngsters on inline skates, adults and senior citizens traveling by bicycle or on foot. The Pat McGee Trail is ideal for the adventurous beginner or anyone looking for a scenic ride and runs approximately 12.14 miles from Salamanca to Cattaraugus. This is a multi-use trail and besides wildlife, you may also see people riding horse or hiking. Maps can be downloaded from our site at EMFun.us/cycling

Get your motor running! Early June and mid-August, the motorcycles rumble into town for Gowanda’s Hollywood Happening and Rally in the Valley. These events bring in thousands of motorcycles to participate and donate to local charities. The weekends feature plenty of live music, motorcycle games and fun. Check our site for this year’s event dates. You can also call our 800# to request a “Ride Guide” which is a map of suggested motorcycle tours throughout the Enchanted Mountains including lodgings, restaurants and pit stops. For more info, check out EMFun.us/RubberSideDown

View maps at  EMFun.us/MTB

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Golf Golfing in the Enchanted Mountains can be an adventure in itself. Whether you prefer a quick 9-hole game or a relaxed 18-hole afternoon, the region’s golf courses offer premium and public golfing at affordable prices. You can golf on ski slopes, over waterways and up hillsides. Get the girls together and call one of the courses below for a tee time.

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Geocaching Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers young and old who are equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, and share your experiences online. The geocaches are hidden outdoors, so be prepared for the elements! Cattaraugus County’s Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism (EDPT) has developed 2 of these trails that can be found through the west side of Cattaraugus County where many Amish reside. Go to Geocaching.com to register, (it’s FREE) then retrieve the coordinates for Part 1 and Part 2 of The New York’s Amish GeoTrail (NYAGT). Earn a button for each of the caches you find, and earn a trackable coin when you find 10 caches along each trail. EDPT, with the help of our local Historians, has also developed The Enchanted Mountains History GeoTrail (EMHGT) which covers most of the county. This new trail offers historical facts about each of the cache locations with information from the Cattaraugus County Historical Advisory Committee. Earn a button for each cache you locate and earn a trackable coin when you find 12 caches along the trail. Visit EMFun.us/Geocache or search for NYAGT or EMHGT on Geocaching.com

Visitor Remarks: “Very enjoyable traveling around the beautiful countryside, many roads had not been on before…Found many fun and interesting sites, unique places to eat, and many places will be returning to again…… Thanks!!!” - Diana, Sheffield, PA “This was so much fun! Thanks for the adventure and introducing us to the area and the beautiful scenery. We will return.” - Sara, Canandaigua, NY “I lived in WNY several years ago and came up to see friends in Buffalo and geocache. I was so pleased to once again be back in this beautiful state. Thank you so much-I learned a lot and will definitely be back.” - Kate, Mullica Hill, NJ “Your three cache series have really taken me around the county. I have found some great places. Thanks” Mark, Newfane, NY “Loved the history on the ammo can lid & the places that we were taken to. Everyone that we met were glad to see us come. A BIG THANK YOU!!!” - Donna, Baldwinsville, NY “Thank you so much for putting together this trail, we had a wonderful time here!!” - John, Woodbridge, VA

“We are visiting from SC and made plans to hit the Amish geotrails today. I called last week and talked to a young man and he also told me about the new history Geotrail! ... Thank you for these geotrails, we will be happy to come back if you ever put another out.” - Michele, Lexington, SC “Thank you for the trail. We had a lot of fun learning more about the history of the area, and are looking forward to the next geotrail you develop!” - Alana, Elmira, NY Loved these caches! We did most of these with our camper attached….. before checking in to the Pope Haven Campground!!” - Claudia, Largo, FL My favorite of the day! I’ve done all of the county geotrails so far, and enjoy the places the caches take me to see. I spoke with the homeowner and learned more about this ‘slice of history’. It must be truly amazing to have THAT in your backyard. Thanks for the hunt! - Zombie Cacher from Horseheads, NY. Here with my 7-yr-old son today... Never been here... LOVE the place! And how strange to be 60+ miles from home and know 3 of the last 4 people in the log book. Thanks for bringing us here... Had to promise my son we’d come again! :-) - Staticbird11 from Erie Pa.

“Thank you for the adventure.” - Emily, Niagara Falls, NY

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MotorSports Register to race or enjoy from the sidelines at Little Valley Speedway or Freedom Motorsports Park. The season runs from the end of May to mid-September. You’ll experience Street Stock, Late Models, Modifieds and more! Freedom Motorsports Park 11909 Marble Springs, Delevan (716) 725-5464

Little Valley Speedway 501 Erie St., Little Valley (716) 938-9146 LittleValleySpeedway.com

FreedomMotorsportsPark.com

Go Karts Sprint Speedway, in Olean, has a 0.10 mile concrete oval track, that is fast and also a challenge for you to drive! Sprint Speedway also features Miniature Golf, Frisbee golf, Camping & Fishing. Race against your friends by calling (716) 440-0556 to book. Open spring through fall Thursdays through Sundays. Skateland in Franklinville offers go kart racing on weekends. Skateland of Franklinville 70 S. Main St., Franklinville (716) 676-2655

Sprint Speedway 3335 Rt. 16., Olean (716) 440-0556 Fb.com/pages/Sprint-Speedway-218718828153009

Walking Tour of African American History in Olean A two mile walking tour has been developed by Della Moore of the African American Center for Cultural Development. This walking tour will take you through a small section of Olean’s African American history and will touch on the underground railroad as well as places and people who have played a huge part in the growth of the city by being role models and citizens the area can be proud of. For group guided tours, please contact Della Moore at aaccdofolean@gmail.com or visit AfricanAmericanCenterForCulturalDevelopment.com Historical driving tours are available of the Old Chautauqua Road, Route 16, Route 62 and Route 219. Visit HistoricPath.com for history, tours and more!

Underground Railroad The term “Underground Railroad” referred to a network of people who assisted slaves in their quest for freedom. The penalties for helping slaves escape their owners were very high and could include heavy fines, confiscation of property or prison. As a result, the people involved were very secretive and even developed a special vocabulary to hide their activities. Our local historians assisted in organizing a brochure honoring the Cattaraugus County citizens who assisted runaway slaves as they traveled through our area to Buffalo and Canada in search of a better life.

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Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary. Circa 2007

Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary Gooseneck Hill Waterfowl Sanctuary is a 501c3 corporation whose mission is to protect waterfowl in a natural habitat and foster the preservation of endangered species. Gooseneck Hill opens their doors to the public Sundays in July and August from 2-5pm for guided tours of the two largest covered aviaries in the world, where you can observe 70 species of birds including singing and dancing swans. You will also have access to 25 rock gardens and the gift shop, and can hand feed one of the 700 birds. Private tours are available any day by appointment. 5067 Town Line Road, Delevan, NY 716-942-6835 GooseneckHillWaterfowlFarm.com

Guided tours of the two largest covered aviaries in the world, where you can observe 70 species of birds including singing and dancing swans

Ride your ATV Bring your ATV and camping gear and spend the day exploring Bear Run ATV Park. Bear Run offers over ten miles of well maintained ATV trails which were designed for riders of all skill levels. These beautiful trails were carved into the 750 acre property with the intention of having fun all the while enjoying the beauty of The Woods at Bear Creek Glamping Resort. Although you don’t have to be a guest at the Park, you should know that they have some luxurious cabins available as well as a phenomenal restaurant. Just note that all machines must be registered and insured. 3510 Bear Creek, Franklinville, NY

Learn more at TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com/bear-run-atv-park/

Drive-In & Watch 2 Movies! Very few drive-ins are left in the USA. Why not spend a warm summer evening with the family, friends or a date at either the Delevan Drive-In or the Portville Drive-In. Both outdoor theaters have 2 screens and each screen plays 2 movies a night. You can see 2 movies at the drive-in for what you’d pay to see 1 movie at the movie theater. The most difficult part can be making a decision between which of the 2 double features to see. You’ll also find a playground for the kids, bathrooms and a concession stand with lots of food and snacks. 11739 Rt. 16, Delevan, NY DelevanDriveIn.net

1060 Olean-Portville Road, Olean, NY PortvilleDriveIn.com

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Around a campfire in the Quaker Area of Allegany State Park

Campgrounds Gather around a campfire to listen to the noises of the night, take time to be with your family, trek through the beautiful hills, or spend the day in a comfy camp chair reading. Whether you want to “rough it” and put up your own tent or “glamp” by renting a luxurious cabin, the area has a full range of ways to get back to nature. Many of the campgrounds offer group activity nights, as well as pools and playgrounds.  = RV Spots Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake 6694 Plato Rd., East Otto (Membership based) AlleganyMTResort.com

 Harwood Haven Cabin Resort & Camping 8764 Rt. 98 S., Farmersville (716) 676-3737 HarwoodHaven.com

 Riverhurst Park Campground 1269 Olean/Portville Rd., Olean (716) 373-0535 or (716) 378-7837 RiverhurstPark.com

 Valley View Campground 5811 Rt. 16, Ischua (716) 498-4961 or 492-2612

 Allegany State Park 2373 ASP Rt. #1, Salamanca 1-800-456-2267 or (716) 3549101 | NYSParks.com

 Highbanks Campground 1370 W. Perimeter Rd, Steamburg, NY 1-877-SNI-CAMP CampHighbanks.com

 Shamrock Pines Campground 3900 Jarecki Rd., Franklinville (716) 676-2776 ShamrockPines.com

 Bear Mountain Resort & RV Park 380 Parkway Drive, Salamanca (716) 945-2083

Kinzua Lake Campground 569 West Perimeter Rd., Frewsburg | (716) 354-2335

 Triple R Camping Resort & Trailer Sales 3491 Bryant Hill Rd., Franklinville | (716) 676-3856 TripleRCamp.com

 Arrowhead Campground 10487 Rt. 16, Delevan (716) 492-3715 ArrowheadCamping.com Camp Emerald Acres 6629 Abbotts Rd., Franklinville (716) 676-3225 CampEmeraldAcres.com

 Onoville Marina 704 W. Perimeter Rd., Steamburg | (716) 354-2615 OnovilleMarina.org

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Pope Haven Campground 11948 Pope Rd., Randolph (716) 358-4900 | PopeHaven.com

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The Woods at Bear Creek 3510 Bear Creek Rd., Franklinville | (716) 297-8401 TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com

For your RV

 Casino View RV Park 47 Hetzel Street, Salamanca (716) 945-1807  Elkdale RV Resort & Guest House 4768 Rt. 353, Salamanca (716) 938-6136 ElkdaleRVResort.com  The Inn at Holiday Valley 6081 Rt. 219, Ellicottville (716) 699-2345 | HolidayValley.com

Cabins/Cottage/House

Accommodations

Cabins and cottages in our area range from rustic to luxurious. Rent one where you can have not much more than a roof above your head with vast areas of wilderness all around. Or stay at a home away from home, complete with electricity, air conditioning, television and full kitchens. Whatever activity you’re part of, you’ll find cabins nearby.

Aim High Cabins 11969 Ruckh Hill, Leon (716) 296-5246 AimHighCabins.com

Grace Depot House 5065 Grace Ave., Great Valley (914) 245-2970 GraceDepotHouse.com

Alden’s Acres Bed & Barn 4706 Porter Hollow Rd. Great Valley (216) 316-1189 AldensAcres.com

Great View Cabins 3780 Halsaver Rd., Great Valley (716) 945-3945 or (716) 5418633

Allegany State Park (Red House & Quaker)  2373 ASP Rt. #1, Salamanca 1-800-456-2267 or (716) 3549101 | NYSParks.com Arboretum on Blue Hill 10745 Hilliker Rd., Delevan (716) 652-4206 ArboretumOnTheBlueHill.org Cayuga House Sleep ‘n Ski 6 East Washington St., Ellicottville (716) 435-1914 Christian Hollow Lodge 6081 Christian Hollow Rd, Great Valley (716) 450-0249

Horseshoe Inn 11055 West Perimeter Rd., Frewsburg 2 Efficiency Apartments (716) 354-5401 Lake Lane Fishing & Hunting Getaway 1339 Windfall Rd., Olean (716) 373-2080 LakeLaneFishingandHuntingGetaway.com

Elkdale RV Resort & Guest House  4768 Rt. 353, Salamanca (716) 938-6136 ElkdaleRVResort.com

SnowPine Village PO Box 958, Ellicottville (716) 699-2912 SnowPineVillage.com

Gilbert H. Clark Farm 6558 Hencoop Hollow Ellicottville (716) 699-2947 EllicottvilleSki.com

Log Cabin Rentals Available Year-Round!

620 Parkside Dr. • Limestone, NY (716) 925-8553

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O’Neill Guest House 7481 East Flats Rd., East Otto (716) 257-5574 Sleepy Hollow Chalet 7233 Kent Road, Ellicottville (716) 699-4443

Foxfire Cabin Clark Road, Great Valley 1-800-634-2495 vrbo.com/647470

Access to:

20-Acre Private Lake • Use of Kayaks and Paddleboats Child’s Sand-Filled Playground • Recreation Field • 18-Hole Miniature Golf Course • Driving Range into the Lake!

Mystic Water Resort  621 Parkside Dr., Limestone (716) 925-8553 MysticWaterResort.com

Creekside Escape 8229 Maples Rd., Little Valley vrbo.com/492012Phone

ERA Vacation Properties 12 Washington St., Ellicottville 1-800-680-0863 Ellicottville.com

 Photo of a log cabin at Mystic Water Resort

Swan Street Guest House 23 Swan Street, Salamanca (716) 801-5974 Stone Mountain Chalet Lodging 6893 Stone Rd., Great Valley (716) 945-0882 StoneMountainChalet.com

Lake Front or Wooded Sites, Open April 15-Oct. 15 Full Hook-ups & Playground, Pool, Horse 30 Amp Service Shoes, Arcade, Large Rec. Fishing, Hiking, Hall, Camp Store & More 3900 Jarecki Road, Franklinville, NY

New Owners! | Call 716-676-2776

ShamrockPines.com

Cabins in Amish Country 11969 Ruckh Hill Road, Leon, NY 14751

Willow Creek Cottage 9811 Mosher Rd., South Dayton (716) 532-3868

Contact Butch & Carol Ellis Call 716-296-5246 | AimHighCabins.com

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Hotels / Motels Best Western University Inn (716) 372-1300 3051 W. State St., Olean, NY BestWestern.com/UniversityInn Century Manor Grille House & Suites (716) 372-1864 401 East State St., Olean, NY TheCenturyManor.com Edelweiss Lodge (716) 6992734 27 Jefferson St., Ellicottville, NY EdelweissSkiLodge.com

Ellicottville Wingate by Wyndham 11 Mill St., Ellicottville, NY (716) 699-6000 EllicottvilleWingateInn.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Mariott (716) 372-7500 or 1- 800-456-4000 3270 NYS Rt. 417 W. Olean, NY

EVL Lodge 39 E. Washington St., Ellicottville, NY (716) 949-7474 EVLLodge.com

Hampton Inn (716)375-1000 1-800-HAMPTON 101 Main St., Olean, NY Olean.HamptonInn.com

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Holiday Valley Rental Management (716) 699-2000 6120 Rt. 219, Ellicottville, NY HolidayValley.com

Hotel Westgate (716) 945-1807 734 Broad St., Salamanca, NY HotelWestgateSalamanca.com Inn at Holiday Valley (716) 699-2345 6081 Rt. 219, Ellicottville, NY HolidayValley.com 300 Rental Condominiums also available

A beautiful & comfy room at the Holiday Inn Express

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Moonlight Motel (716) 372-9999 3363 Rt. 16, Olean, NY 14760

Myers Steak House & Inn (716) 945-3153 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 460 Wildwood Ave., (716)945-7600 1- 800-HOLIDAY Salamanca, NY 779 Broad St., Salamanca, NY MyersSteakhouse.com HolidayInnSalamanca.com New Lantern Motel

Inn at One Bank Street (716) 358-2022 1 Bank Street, Randolph, NY TheInnAtOneBankStreet.com

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Microtel Inn and Suites (716) 373-5333 / 1-800-771-7171 3234 NYS Rt. 417, Olean, NY MicrotelInn.com

(716) 373-1672 4004 NYS Rt. 417, Allegany, NY TheNewLanternMotel.com Old Library Inn (716) 373-9804 or 877-241-4347 120 S. Union St., Olean, NY OldLibraryRestaurant.com Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino 1-877-8SENECA (873-6322) 777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY LuxuryWorthSharing.com Tamarack Club (716) 699-2345 6447 Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville, NY TamarackClub.com Telemark Motel (716) 699-4193 6089 Rt. 219, Ellicottville, NY TelemarkMotel.com

Bed & Breakfasts Bush Bed & Breakfast 5286 Rt. 353, Little Valley, NY (716) 938-6106 BushBedandBreakfast.com Daily Bread Bed & Breakfast 3024 Bakerstand Rd., Franklinville, NY (716) 676-5163 Evergreen Tea Room & Guest House 5997 Rt. 98, Great Valley, NY (716) 945-3731 or (716) 3076210 EvergreenTeaRoom.com (circa 1837) Gallets House B & B 1759 Four Mile Road, Allegany, NY (716) 373-7493 GalletsHouse.com Ilex Inn 6416 Rt. 242 East Ellicottville, NY (716) 699-2002 or 1-800-4966307 IlexInn.com Seasonal Pool

The Jefferson Inn 3 Jefferson Street Ellicottville, NY (716) 699-5869 or 1-800-5778451 TheJeffersonInn.com Manor House B & B 6864 Sodum Road Little Valley, NY (716) 938-6315 ManorHouseMCC.com Horses Welcome !

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Cherry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast

A Sanctuary for all Seasons

A room at the Ilex Inn

Luxurious accommodations on 31.5 acres of rolling farm land dedicated to providing sanctuary for travelers. Located in Amish Country along NYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Amish Trail. Three rooms with private baths & a two-bedroom suite with living room & private bath. Comforts include a spa pavilion, fire pit, pub & mystery tower.

Tea ParTies & amish Dinners available Close by: Wine Trail Amish Trail Horse Trails Snowmobile Trails Skiing

A room at the Wingate Inn

(716) 296-5105 CherryCreekInn.net

1022 West Road (CR-68) Cherry Creek, NY 14723

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Farm Trail Our area is rich in agricultural diversity and visiting a working farm can be a wonderful family activity, educational and entertaining for children and adults alike. Cattaraugus County’s Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism (EDPT) has developed a brochure showing farm businesses that open their doors to you. These folks can tell you what raising livestock entails, or how long it takes an apple tree to produce. You can see bison grazing in the fields, or see row after row of strawberry plants. Stop by an organic dairy farm and show your children where that glass of milk comes from.

You’ll also find Farm Markets in many locations from May through October. They offer fresh, locally grown produce which has been harvested at its peak for best flavor. In addition to seasonal vegetables and fruit, you’ll find baked goods and craft items made by the Amish, maple and honey products, hanging baskets, garden plants, jams and jellies, and pasture raised beef, pork, chicken or lamb. To find the market closest to you, please check CCAgHelp.com/Market

For a copy of the brochure, call 1-800-331-0543 or request a Farm Trail Brochure and Map at CCAgHelp.com.

Breweries/Wineries

The Ellicottville Brewing Company is considered one of the finest American craft brewers, and has won no less than 3 International World Beer Championship Awards. You can explore the behind-the scenes brewing operations at Ellicottville Brewing Co., enjoy beer sampling for chant

We all know that purchasing anything that has been locally grown or produced, benefits our entire community. Now you can enjoy a drink or two while supporting local businesses!

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complex back to its original purpose and they invite you to “come by and see where great beer is born”.

EllicottvilleBrewing.com

FourMileBrewing.com

In 1907 the Olean Brewing Company built a state of the art brewery on the corner of Green & Barry Streets to supply the Olean area with fine beer. It was open for 13 years until its demise due to prohibition. Now over 100 years later Four Mile Brewing has brought this brewing

Winery of Ellicottville has a production room where customers can watch the bottling and labeling process, a tasting room, and upstairs is a private room for group tastings and seminars. Ask about becoming a member of their Wine Club!

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Maple Syrup Every spring, the New York State Maple Producers Association invites families into their “sugar houses” to learn about the production of maple syrup and other related products. They give the public a first-hand opportunity to see how maple products are produced, from tree to table, along with the chance to taste and purchase maple products. Maple Weekends this year will be held March 19-20 and April 2-3. The best part is that tours and samples are FREE. To see a list of participating maple syrup producers, go to EMFun.us/Maple

Great Restaurant for Gathering of Family & Friends, Banquets and Intimate Dinners.

Join us this summer at the outdoor Breeze Bar! Featuring Prime Rib, Fresh Seafood, Sizzling Steaks & Italian Specialties. Ask about our Gift Certificates - it will be their favorite gift! 12045 Bone Run Road, Frewsburg, NY 14738

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Alpacas Have you discovered the warmth and comfort of alpaca yet? Alpaca fiber wicks moisture away from your body and is hypoallergenic. We have a large variety of shops that carry socks, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, sweaters, yarn, and much more made from locally produced alpaca fiber.

Girl having fun at Mager Mountain Alpacas.  Photo by Joe Pillittere

Kids Alpaca Coats at Simply Natural Alpacas

Of course, you can see the alpacas as well, and learn about the fastest growing agri-business. You’ll find a number of farms who have alpacas for sale and who will tell you exactly what it takes to raise and sheer these beauties. Check out EMFun.us/Alpaca for a list of local farms and shops.

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Antiques and more at Salamanca Mall Antiques

Stop in to discover our in-store specials! Store Hours: M-F 9-5, Sat 10-4 until 12/17

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Museum • Return/Repair • Retail 1040 E. State St., Olean, N.Y. • (716) 790-7000

Antiques Cattaraugus County is full of antique shops from Salamanca Mall Antiques with 1,000 individual vendors and 60,000 square feet to the small Mom/Pop collectables antique shops. Scouring these shops will unearth all sorts of treasures from furniture and dolls to signs and tools. View EMFun.us/Antiques or get this list on the EM App About Time Clock Shop 5059 Rt. 98, Great Valley (716) 699-2036

Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques 5364 Rt. 242 East, Ellicottville (716) 699-6100

Portville Books and Collectibles 36 S. Main St., Portville (716) 474-7741

Antiques & Interiors 5034 Rt. 219, Great Valley (716) 945-6737

Granny’s Boot Antiques 10761 Miller Rd., Springville (716) 592-2921 GrannysBootAntiques.com

Red Brick Mercantile 24 N. Main St., Franklinville (716) 676-5167

Austin Antiques 89 Lincoln Ave., Salamanca (716) 945-5745 Co-op Yesterday & Today 12239 Olean Rd., Rt. 16, Yorkshire (716) 496-5459

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Great Valley Antique Center 4343 S. Whalen Rd., Great Valley, 716-945-1900 Fb.com/GreatValleyAntiqueCenteratCreekside

Heart of Franklinville 28 N. Main St., Franklinville (716) 676-5167 HeartOfFranklinville.com

A display of wooden antiques at the Great Valley Antique Center

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Salamanca Mall Antiques 100 Main St., Salamanca (716) 945-5532 or (800) 410-0273 SalamancaMallAntiques.com Ye Olde Apothecary & Vintage Market 12 S. Main St., Portville (716) 378-7053

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Museums

SALAMANCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM*

If you’re a history buff, you’ve come to the right place. Scattered among towns throughout the county, museums display railroad cars, antique clothing, Civil War weapons, Native American beadwork and other fine examples of the area’s rich and diverse past. You can even conduct genealogy research.

125 MAIN STREET, SALAMANCA, NY 14779  716-945-2946 / EMAIL: SALAHISTSOC125@HOTMAIL.COM MORE THAN PHOTOS ON A WALL WE MAKE HISTORY COME ALIVE

Many of these museums are open by appointment only, so please call ahead. Visit EMFun.us/Museums or HistoricPath.com African American Center for Cultural Development 8 Leo Moss Drive., Olean (215) 704-6608

Open: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. *Full Handicap Accessibility

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Cutco/Ka-Bar Visitors Center 1040 E. State St., Olean (716) 790-7000 | Cutco.com

Leon Historical Society Museum 62 Main St., Leon (716) 296-5709

Allegany Area Historical Association 25 N. Second St., PO Box 162, Allegany (716) 372-2918

Dayton Historical Museum 9561 Rt. 62, Dayton (716) 532-3758

Allegany State Park / ASP Historical Society Administration Building Museum Old Quaker Store Museum, ASP Rt. 3, Salamanca (716) 354-2182

East Otto Historical Museum 8917 Reed Hill Rd., East Otto (716) 257-3337

Mansfield Area Historical Society Museum 7691 Toad Hollow Rd., Little Valley (716) 257-9288

American Museum of Cutlery 9 Main St., Cattaraugus (716) 257-9813 Antler Shed Whitetail Museum 8558 Hebdon Rd., West Valley (716) 699-4427 Ashford Historical Society Museum 5380 School St., West Valley (716) 942-3223 Cattaraugus Area Historical Society Museum 23 Main St., Cattaraugus (716) 257-3429 or 257-3971 Cattaraugus County Historical Museum 9824 Rt. 16, Machias (716) 353-8200 | www.CattCo.org/Museum

Ellicottville Historical Society Museum 2 Washington St., Ellicottville (716) 699-8415 Fannie E. Bartlett Historical House & Olean Point Museum 302 Laurens St., Olean (716) 376-5642 Gowanda Historical Museum 2 Chestnut St., Gowanda (716) 532-4064 Howe Prescott Pioneer House 3031 Rt. 98, Franklinville (716) 676-2590 or 676-4018 Ischua Valley Historical Society, The Miners Cabin 9 Pine St., Franklinville (716) 676-2590 or 676-4018 IschuaValleyHistoricalSociety.org

Fannie E. Bartlett Historical House & Olean Point Museum

Perrysburg Historical Museum 10460 Peck Hill Rd., Perrysburg (716) 532-1558 Portville Historical & Preservation Society Museum 17 Maple Ave., Portville PortvilleHistory.org The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts 3261 W. State Rd., St. Bonaventure University (716) 375-2494 SBU.edu/quickcenter Salamanca Historical Society Museum 125 Main St., Salamanca (716) 945-2946 Fb.com/Salamanca-Area-Historical-Society-Museum-204855169671116 Salamanca Rail Museum 170 Main St., Salamanca (716) 945-3133 Fb.com/Salamanca-Rail-Museum-171739779583682 Seneca-Iroquois National Museum 814 Broad St., Salamanca (716) 945-1738 SenecaMuseum.org

Little Valley to Little Rock City Trolly. Circa 1909

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Art / Culture

World class art and antiquities grace the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University in Allegany. The center displays a rich cache of artistic and historical masterpieces and artifacts in its four exhibit halls, and hosts traveling exhibits. Take in engaging theatrical productions, rousing musical performances, and multicultural acts in the Rigas Family Theater. Theatergoers will also love the family-friendly, full-scale musicals, dramas and comedies staged throughout the year by the Olean Community Theatre and Olean Theatre Workshop. Browse works by some of the region’s finest talent at Art in the Park, a juried fine arts show and sale in July at Olean’s Jamestown Community College campus, or at the Winter Arts Festival at Holiday Valley in November. Check our website, EnchantedMountains.com/events for production dates, events and the latest exhibits.

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We are very lucky to have an active Arts Council which offers adult and children’s classes, sponsors events and supports local artists. The annual 5X7 Art for Everyone Exhibition and Sale, in December, displays over three hundred original 5” X 7” artworks. The Arts Council also offers day art camps for young children where they could learn Hand-Built Glazed Pottery, Recycled Paper Beads or Clay Monsters and Figures. Adult classes may consist of Beginner Wheel Throwing, Advanced Pottery; or completely different mediums such as needle felting or using recycled materials to create a hand-made journal. The Arts Council also has a consignment store, Art on Main, which is the perfect place to find wedding, birthday, holiday and any special occasion gifts. You’ll find unique items like pottery, jewelry, wood bowls, paintings, prints, cards and more made by regional artists.

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Art On Main Gallery and Store 100 W. Main St., Allegany (716) 372-7455 MyArtsCouncil.net B.Fox Fine Art Mill Street Gallery 42 Mill Street, Ellicottville, NY Carson Waterman American Indian Art Co. 28 Main St., Salamanca (716) 969-1127 Cinnamon Fern Studio 3225 Bowen Rd., Randolph (716) 640-1217 CinnamonFernArtStudio. tripod.com

Gallery 14731 5 E. Washington Street Ellicottville, NY Grevpode Gallery 10761 Rt. 219, Springville (716) 592-2921 Sean Huntington Gallery 28 Parkside Dr., Ellicottville (716) 244-2943 SeansTrees.com Woodswork Carvings 8253 Stafford Rd., East Otto (716) 257-9642

Scene from Arsenic & Old Lace  Photo by Alan Bernstein

Scene from On Golden Pond  Photo by Alan Bernstein

Display of Stone Tools at the Cattaraugus County Museum

Art in the Park & Taste of Olean  Photo by Della Moore

Baer Essentials Herbs & Gifts Herbs, Teas, Tinctures, Remedies, Essential Oils, Candles, Soaps, Books, Rugs, Classes & More Open Daily / Closed Sunday 11829 Youngs Road, Conewango Valley, NY

716-397-2897

Taikoza at the Quick Center  Photo from Taikoza

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts hosts a series of theatrical experiences and musical performances sponsored by Friends of Good Music. Performers range from Juilliard graduates and Carnegie Hall soloists, to musicians from the National Symphony of Cuba. New and unique performers are invited to participate all season. The 2016 season includes Project Trio with Crossover Classical/Jazz; Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana with Spanish Dance; Taikoza, the Japanese Drums; and Griffin Kramer, an SBU Graduate’s Piano Recital. View more at FriendsOfGoodMusic.org

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8420 Otto-Maples Rd. (County Rd. 13) Otto, NY 716-257-9549

www.eastotto.com OPEN Wed – Sun:10 am – 5 pm May 1 – December 24

(Winter hours by appointment)

A wonderful destination for pottery lovers! Choose from a wide variety of original handmade functional stoneware.

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Fishing in a boat on Red House Lake  Photo by Karl Scharf

Fishing & Hunting The lushness of the landscape in the Enchanted Mountains, gives opportunity for some of the largest bucks in the area. Cattaraugus County consistently ranks in the top 3 counties in New York State for harvesting of deer and turkey.

Doe and her fawns  Photo by Karl Scharf

Fishing is bountiful with miles of glistening waterways, lakes and the Allegheny Reservoir. Choose your favorite fishing hole for this year ‘round sport. The Cattaraugus Creek has been named in the top 10 places for steelhead fishing by InFisherman Magazine. The fish begin entering the creek in September and the fishing remains excellent well into December. March through May is also a great time to catch Steelhead. The Seneca Nation of Indians has exclusive rights to hunting and fishing on their territories, but allow others to obtain a Seneca Nation of Indians Fishing License. Fishing licenses can be obtained at the Seneca Nation’s Clerk’s Office in Irving or Salamanca, or any Nation-owned One Stop Convenient stores located in Irving, Salamanca, and Cuba, NY. For more information, go to SenecaNation.com/things-to-do/ fishing Get a boatload of fishing information, advice, maps, where to purchase a license and more at EMFun.us/Fishing

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Ice Fishing on Red House Lake  Photo by Paul J. Crawford

Primary Types of Fish

Fishing Spot Allegheny River

Bass, Walleye, Northerns, Musky

Most Creeks & Ponds Trout throughout Cabic Pond Bass, Panfish

Case Lake Cattaraugus Creek Conewango Creek Harwood Lake Lake Flavia

Lime Lake

New Albion Lake Quaker Lake Red House Lake

Trout, Largemouth, Panfish Steelhead, Trout, Salmon Bass, Walleye, Northerns, Musky Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish Northern Pike, Largemouth, Trout, Panfish Largemouth Bass, Musky, Walleye, Panfish, Carp Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish Trout, Bass, Northern Pike, Panfish Trout, Largemouth Bass, Panfish

Fishing along the shore on Red House Lake.  Photo by Karl Scharf

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Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake

A Campground & Cabin Escape ... 10 Minutes from the Village of Ellicottville Visit our website to qualify for 1 week of free camping

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Seneca Nation The Seneca Nation is one of the original Five Nations of the Hodinöhšyönih, or Iroquois Confederacy. This union was created to bring peace to the Hodinöhšyönih, or “People of the Longhouse,” as they call themselves. Comprised of chiefs from the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk, it operated under an unwritten code of conduct known as the Great Law of Peace. This union was later expanded to include the Tuscarora, becoming the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. The Hodinöhšyönih tribes’ contiguous lands originally stretched across what is now known as New York State, similar to the shape of a longhouse. The Seneca controlled trade and traffic at the western edge of the Iroquois territory, which is why they are referred to as “Keepers of the Western Door.” The Mohawks, who lived near the Hudson River, are called “Keepers of the Eastern Door.” Like the other Iroquois tribes, the Seneca historically lived in longhouses, which were long, narrow bark-covered dwellings that housed several families from the same

clan. The Seneca are known as Onöndowa’ga:’, (pronounced: Oh-n’owndough-wahgah) or “Great Hill People.” Traditional Seneca culture is defined by the clan system. There are eight clans among the Seneca, divided into animals: Bear, Beaver, Turtle, and Wolf; and the birds: Deer, Hawk, Heron, and Snipe. Clan membership is matrilineal – it is passed on to children through their mothers. The Seneca would hunt, fish, farm and gather their food. Staples of the Seneca crop and diet were corn, beans, and squash, which are referred to as “Jöhehgöh”, the Three Sisters, and considered to be special gifts from the Creator. Everything that the Seneca historically used in their daily life came from the land or nature, including clothing, tools, cooking utensils, crafts and other materials.

what is now Western New York, since before recorded history. The riches of this land and these waters are revered among the Seneca, as is their obligation to pass along this legacy. Today the Seneca Nation has over 8,100 enrolled members and holds title to three main territories in Western New York, specifically, the Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Oil Spring territories. The Seneca Nation continues to support its own people and surrounding communities with a variety of cultural, educational and economic efforts. Through the enterprises of the Nation, revenues are generated that provide necessary services and programs to all tribal members, especially its youth and elder population.

Keeping the Legacy Alive

Seneca culture and values remain strong and intact. The vibrancy of their rich heritage is evident in the cultural events, dance, music, arts, crafts and foods that visitors are invited to experience.

The Seneca have lived in and cared for the forests, valleys, and shorelines of

The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum showcases both permanent and temporary

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11099 ROUTE 5 IRVING, NY 14081 800.421.2464

5374 WEST SHORE RD. CUBA, NY 14727 844.715.3789

Veterans’ Pow Wow  Photos from Seneca Nation Media & Communications

Tips for visiting Seneca Territory

Some of the displays at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

exhibits that introduce visitors to the culture and history of the Onöndowa’ga:’ and Hodinöhsö:ni’ including a Longhouse and a clan animal exhibit. The museum is located at 814 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY 14779. Visit them online at SenecaMuseum.org to plan your trip. The Seneca Nation Highbanks Campground, located directly on the Allegheny Reservoir, overlooks the scenic view of the region’s rolling hills. Enjoy the comforts of cabins and chalets, relax in your RV, or pitch a tent to sleep under the stars. Tent and recreational vehicle sites have picnic tables and fire pits to relax in front of complete with water and electrical hookups. Highbanks is open through the summer until mid-fall and is fun for the entire family!

Highbanks is located at 1370 West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY 14783. Your general guide should be to exercise Visit us at CampHighBanks.com and like common courtesy. us on Facebook! Please respect all rules, road signs, traffic The Seneca Veterans Powwow is an annual cultural experience full of dancers, singers, native regalia, and authentic Iroquois foods. Become enamored with the visually appeasing designs, beadwork, quill work, and ribbon work of the dancers who vary in age, nation, and traditions who all compete for the top prize in their category. You will enjoy browsing thru the numerous craft vendors selling handmade native jewelry, clothing, baskets, wooden lacrosse sticks, etc… The 2016 Seneca Veterans Powwow will be held July 15th-17th at Veteran’s Park, 520 Broad Street Salamanca, NY 14779.

signs, and do not litter. Please stay out of private or restricted areas. We take pride in protecting our Mother Earth, families, and elders. Please ask for permission when taking photos or video of people.

When visiting sacred sites or grounds please respect the old structures, do not remove any artifacts, and be cautious of the landscaping and vegetation in the area as Nation and Federal law prohibit the removal or desecration of such items.

When attending powwows, socials, or ceremonial events, please honor the traditions and witness the event as a spectator. Please apVisit us at SenecaPowWow.org and like proach dancers and singers respectfully and ask to permission to take photos and/or video. us on Facebook! For more information on the Seneca Nation of Indians, please visit SenecaNation.com or contact our Special Events/Tourism Manager by phone at the Seneca Media and Communications Center @ (716)945-1790. Travelers can learn about the Seneca-Iroquois cultures and history in authentic displays in the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum and Seneca-Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, NY.

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 Aug. 1-7 : Join us at summer’s tradition for the last 174 years at the Cattaraugus County Fair in Little Valley! View the animal barns and shows, ride the rides, tour the booths and games, or enjoy the day and night entertainment such as the demolition derbies! Each year a well known musician appears on stage and rocks the valley with tunes. And we won’t even mention waiting all year for Fair Foods! Tickets go on sale in April, so check their website to find out who’s going to be the headliner this year!

501 Erie Street, Little Valley, NY 14755 (716) 938-9146

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Ellicottville Championship Rodeo  June 30-July 3 : Take a step back in time to wild and western, non-stop action at one of the largest IPRA/APRA sanctioned rodeos in the Northeast. You’ll see Bareback and Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Junior Bull Riding, Cowgirls Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping, Calf Roping and everyone’s favorite, Bull Riding. Although this sport isn’t for everyone, your young buckaroo can participate in the Stick Horse Race. EllicottvilleRodeo.com

28th Annual

at the home of Nightmare Hayrides 6319 Sommerville Valley Rd., Ellicottville, NY 14731

CASH or CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

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AMSOIL Championship Snocross  Feb. 5-6 : More than 200 of the top snowmobile racers from North America and nearly a dozen countries worldwide face off in a full-throttle, action-packed series of races that combine big-air jumps and competitive racing on a football-field-sized plot of land outside Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Bleachers set up around the track can accommodate thousands of fans, and bright lights illuminate the track during the evening hours on Friday and Saturday, when the main events take place and are taped for television. 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard, Salamanca, NY  Photo by Keith Neumeister

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Greater Olean Area Home Show  Apr. 8-10 : This is your opportunity to speak to home improvement experts, see new exhibits, find new ideas and the latest trends. From windows and flooring to cabinets and landscaping and much more, the Home Show, presented by Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, is your all-access pass to home improvements. 551 East State Street, Olean, NY

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Franklinville’s Maple Festival  Apr. 23-24 : Stop by to taste that mouth watering, freshly made maple syrup and learn the process of making it! Experience two days of maple bliss in Franklinville NY with all day long festivities including all you can eat pancakes, demonstrations and a craft show. Rt. 16, Franklinville, NY

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Rock City Park’s Annual Arts & Crafts Show  May 7-8 : Arts & Crafts Show will include returning popular artists and crafts people as well as new artisans who will be displaying their watercolors, oils, sculptures, photography, jewelry, glass, metals, wood and much, much more. 505A Rock City Road, Rt. 16, Olean, NY

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Hinsdale Horseradish Fest  June 4-5 : Who doesn’t love a festival based around food? Horseradish has some phenomenal health benefits, and at this festival you’ll be able to taste a number of delicious foods and drinks with this as an ingredient. Have a favorite recipe containing horseradish? Bring samples and enter one of the contests! Great place to purchase a year’s supply of this famous root. Hinsdale Memorial Park, 1552 Gile Hollow Road, Hinsdale, NY

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Juneteenth  June 25 : Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Join in the 151st Anniversary of Juneteenth and celebrate with the African American Center for Cultural Development. There will be dancers, singers and storytellers, games, music and lots of food will be available. 8 Leo Moss Drive, Olean, NY

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Don Kent & Rich Giberson Memorial Horse Pull  July 3 : You’ll see some of the top pulling teams from throughout northeast including teams from New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. In addition to the pulling event, there will be free activities for children, including a bounce house, pony rides, and food concessions including bison sandwiches, pig roast, hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages. Hinsdale American Legion, 3729 Route 16, Hinsdale, NY

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Portville Heritage Day  July 9 : Celebrate summer with one of the largest car shows around, food, games, raffles, chicken BBQ and family fun! “Good old fashioned fun for everyone” in downtown Portville. Portville Pioneer Park, Rt. 417, North Main Street, Portville, NY

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STARS Annual Air Show & Rally  July 9-10 : This is one of the largest Radio Controlled Model Aircraft Scale Rallies in NY Sate and was the first to feature Giant Scale Model aircraft. The Rally attracts modelers from all over the United States and from foreign countries. It features hundreds of different types and sizes of scale aircraft and in recent years has included evening flying of electric models. Cattaraugus County/Olean Airport, 5420 Hatch Hill Road, Ischua, NY

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OnoFest  July 23 : Fun in the sun, with live music, food/craft vendors, RVs and Boats on display, exhibits, kid’s activities and fireworks! It costs only $10 a car load- so bring a big vehicle and pack friends and family in! Onoville Marina, 704 West Perimeter Road, Steamburg, NY

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Ellicottville Summer Music Festival  July 1-3 : During summer months, the parties head outside to the slopes of Holiday Valley. The Summer Music Festival offers well known musical groups and you’re encouraged to bring a picnic basket, dinner, blanket or lawn chair and savor summer life on the slopes. Parking is free and the entire venue is wheelchair accessible. During Summer Music Festival weekend, the village is alive with an arts and crafts show, a strawberry festival and the annual pet parade. Holiday Valley Mountain Resort 6557 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY

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The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow  July 15-17 : This event is an alcohol free, family event to celebrate the culture and heritage of the Seneca Nation featuring real Native American arts and crafts. Authentic Native American foods, such as shortcakes, corn soup and fried breads will be available. Veterans Park, 520 Broad Street, Salamanca, NY

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Taste of Olean/Art in the Park  July 24 : The Taste of Olean is a festival filled with great food, entertainment, activities and fun. Admission to the event is free. Pay as you eat! Art in the Park, held in conjunction with the Taste, is a juried fine arts show with a long standing tradition of showcasing the finest art in southwestern New York and northwestern Pennsylvania. Jamestown Community College Olean Campus, 260 N. Union Street, Olean, NY

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Cattaraugus County Sportsman Rendezvous  Aug. 12-14 : Vendors dealing in outdoor living gear including guns, ammo and black powder supplies, archery equipment, trapping and fishing gear, birdhouses, alpaca socks and assorted antiques will be on hand. The Mountain Man Encampment, a dedicated group of historic re-enactors, will set up their shelters, build cook fires and camp for the weekend. There will also be free and informative seminars. Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds, 501 Erie Street, Little Valley, NY

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Allegany State Park Beach Party  Aug. 19 : Come spend a fun summer’s evening with music, fun, and fireworks at Red House Beach Area. Grab the craziest Hawaiian shirt you can find and hula your way to Allegany State Park for the Annual Beach Party! What better way to spend the dog days of summer than to enjoy an evening hanging out at Allegany State Park! Allegany State Park, ASP 1 Red House Beach, Salamanca, NY

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Limestone ATV Dice Run  Aug. 13 : Who doesn’t want to get muddy by driving an ATV down sloppy forest trails? The Limestone Volunteer Fire Department invites you to do just that! Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, 5886 Church Street, Limestone, NY

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Ischua Valley Falling Leaves Regatta  Sept. 10 : The Falling Leaves Regatta celebrates the end of summer in September when any form of motor-less craft may be entered for a fun trip down the beautiful Ischua Creek. You can select from two routes: the long route which is 7.8 miles, or the shorter route which is 5.1 miles. Whichever route you take, you’ll see a Cattaraugus County in a different light. Hinsdale American Legion, 3727 Rt. 16, Hinsdale, NY

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Night Lights at Griffis Sculpture Park  Late Sept. - Early Oct. : Bring a flashlight and wander the trails to see Griffis Sculpture Park in an entirely new way when it’s transformed with creative lighting for a show called Night Lights. A portion of the Park (Mill Valley Road starting at the parking lot) is dressed up with lights, illuminating the trails and some sculptures with colorful and theatrical lighting, creating an almost surreal experience. Griffis Sculpture Park, 6902 Mill Valley Road, East Otto, NY

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Rt. 16 Garage Sale  Sept. 17-18 : Looking for that special bargain? Antiques, lawn, garden and household, produce and many more low cost items will be available at hundreds of garage sales throughout the day. Hungry? Enjoy one of the roadside barbecues or restaurants along the way. The participating communities are; Knapps Creek, Town of Olean, City of Olean, Hinsdale, Maplehurst, Ischua, Franklinville, Machias, Delevan, and Yorkshire.....43 miles of garage sales! Rt. 16 Corridor, Rt. 16, Yorkshire to Hinsdale, NY

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Pumpkinville  Sept. 17 - Oct. 31 : Pumpkinville is an Autumn tradition in the Enchanted Mountains where you can purchase a variety of fresh picked apples and pumpkins, or visit the PickYour-Own-Pumpkin Patch. You’ll find locally produced jams & jellies, maple & honey products, and the Pumpkinville Grille featuring meals on weekends. Your family will enjoy the hayrides, pony rides, corn cannon shoot, cow train, goat mountain and 6 acre corn field maze. Watch as the staff press apples into fresh apple cider or bake pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, muffins and pies. Pumpkinville, 4844 Sugartown Road, Great Valley NY | Pumpkinville.com

Nightmare Hayrides  Sept. 30 - Oct. 30 : Nightmare Hayrides on Sommerville Street is another Autumn tradition here in the Enchanted Mountains. Nightmare Hayrides is a tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures. But that’s not all! You will then have to make your way through the Gothic Chamber, Haunted Wooden Maze, and through the Haunted Barn with the Vortex Tunnel. Will these faces keep you awake at night?

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Area Sports St. Bonaventure Bonnies St. Bonaventure University is a Division 1 school and has 14 men’s and women’s intercollegiate teams in the Atlantic 10 conference. They are well-known for their great basketball teams. GoBonnies.SBU.edu

EM Roller Derby Enchanted Mountain Roller Derby League has home bouts for the Hellbilly Heartbreakers, Allegheny River Rats and Enchanted Mountain Junior Roller Derby at the William O.Smith Recreation Center, 551 W State St, Olean, NY. Tickets are $8 presale tickets are available at Sports Locker in Olean, the Olean Chamber of Commerce, from any Derby Girl, or at BrownPaperTickets.com or $10 at the door. Kids 10 & under are free. www.emRollerDerby.org

Olean Oilers The Olean Oilers is a summer wood bat development team playing in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) affiliated with Major League Baseball. Come on out to watch a game at the improved Bradner Stadium. Shown is the 2015 Oilers team, the 2015 NYCBL Champions! www.OleanOilersBaseball.com

2015 NYCBL Champions ... the Olean Oilers!

JCC Jaguars Jamestown Community College in Olean has Men’s Basketball home games which may be played at Olean Family YMCA/JCC Physical Education Center, 1101 Wayne St, Olean, NY. Women’s Soccer home matches are played at Bradner Stadium, E. State St., Olean. Women’s Softball home games are played at Gerringer-Haggerty Memorial Field in Hysol Park, Franklin Street, Olean. JCCJaguars.com

Southern Tier Diesel The Southern Tier Diesel is comprised mostly of players, who are, 18 years and older; men from all walks of life that continue their dream of playing football. “In a sentence, we are salt of the earth family men with a passion for the sport of football.” www.SouthernTierDiesel.com

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Nearby Attractions History buffs will enjoy the opportunity to learn the history of World War II and see unique exhibits at the Eldred World War II Museum. (201 Main St. in Eldred, PA) EldredPAWWIIMuseum.com Make a day of it and continue to the impressive Kinzua Dam inside the Allegheny National Forest. VisitANF.com is a great source for information on activities in the Forest and on the Kinzua Sky Walk – a partial glass-bottomed observation deck which enables visitors to look down at the remaining towers supporting what was one of the longest, highest railroad bridges in the world. (1721 Lindholm Dr. in Mt. Jewett, PA)

In nearby Wyoming County, Letchworth State Park, known as the “Grand Canyon of the East”, treats day-trippers to magnificent scenery and the roaring waterfalls of the Genesee River. Three waterfalls, grand vistas and miles of trails for outdoor activities make it a favorite for campers, hikers, picnics and more. (1 Letchworth State Park in Castile, NY) chant

Explore the 15,000 sq. ft. attraction that includes the world famous Zippo Repair Clinic and Zippo/Case Store. 1932 Zippo Dr. in Bradford, PA 814-368-1932 Zippo.com

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No trip to our area is complete without a visit to Niagara Falls to experience the majestic power of the American and Bridal Veil Falls. Millions of gallons of water rocket over Niagara Falls every minute – about 750,000 gallons each second! There’s no closer place to “feel Niagara’s flow” than from the decks, boats, vista points and trails of Niagara Falls State Park – America’s oldest state park. NiagaraFallsStatePark.com

Don’t miss the awe inspiring sight when 35 Hot Air Balloons take flight from Island Park and fill the sky while gracefully floating over The Genesee River and Wellsville and the surrounding communities. WellsvilleBalloonRally.com

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The Lucy-Desi Museum has welcomed over 200,000 visitors who have come from every state in the USA and more than 30 countries. The Museum features Lucy’s and Desi’s wardrobe and costumes, props from their television shows, awards (including an Emmy), family photographs, and more. 2 West Third Street, Jamestown NY 14701 / 716-484-0800. Lucy-Desi.com

The Buffalo Museum of Science is a non-profit educational institution focusing on making science interesting and fun. You’ll discover over 700,000 specimens and artifacts about the natural world. 1020 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, New York 14211 716-896-5200 ScienceBuff.org

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Conferences & Weddings Place

Phone

Arboretum on Blue Hill

716-652-4206

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds

400

716-938-9146

Coldspring Volunteer Fire Dept.

200

716-499-4071

30-400

716-492-1439

150

716-699-2537

25-200

716-498-6467

200

716-258-0839

Good Times of Olean - 3 Various sized rooms

45-700

716-379-8210

Hampton Inn

25-30

716-375-1000

Hinsdale Volunteer Fire Dept.

186

716-557-2010

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

716-945-7600

Holiday Valley Resort

10-600

716-699-3959

HoliMont Ski Area

20-250

716-699-2320

184

716-945-5123

Ischua Valley Country Club

30-140

716-676-3630

Jamestown Community College-6 Various sized rooms

15-190

716-376-7503

Mystic Water Resort

200+

716-925-8553

Nannen Arboretum

50-90

716-699-2100

Old Library Events

200

716-372-2226

Park Restaurant at Allegany State Park

50-60

716-354-9282

Pfeiffer Nature Center

100+

716-933-0187

75-800+

716-372-2070

Randolph Fire Co.

200

716-358-6727

Rock City Park

100

716-372-7790

Seneca Allegany Resort & CasinoVarious rooms

50-1000

716-244-5082

South Dayton Volunteer Fire Co. #1, Inc.

237

716-988-5072

St. Bonaventure Restaurant

140

716-375-2412

40-60

716-699-4600

716-699-2136

70-400

716-942-6500

716-699-6000

Delevan Fire Fighters Memorial Training Center Ellicottville Brewing Company Ellicottville Town Center Franklinville Fire Dept.

Humphrey Volunteer Fire Dept.

Premier Banquet Center

Clubhouse

The Barn Restaurant Tips Up Café West Valley Volunteer Hose Co., Firemen’s Memorial Hall Wingate by Wyndham Ellicottville

The 2015 Farmer-Neighbor Dinner at the West Valley Firemen’s Memorial Hall

Holiday Valley Resort

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

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{ Rainy Day Ideas }

Rainy Day Ideas Bowling We have the ultimate bowling experience for all occasions, whether it’s casual or league, or private parties of all kinds. Good Times of Olean 800R E. State St., Olean GTOFood.com Central Lanes 191 Central Avenue, Salamanca (716) 945-4500 Tim & Bonnie’s 8 Bristol Lane, Ellicottville (716) 699-9021 TimAndBonnies.com

Kiss an Alpaca Alpacas are absolutely adorable and are coated with incredibly soft fleece that most farms spin to make hypo-allergic, warm clothes. Purchase some of the socks, hats, gloves or other apparel after watching and learning how they were made and interacting with the alpaca they came from. EMFun.us/Alpaca

Learn Where Maple Syrup Comes From In March, you can watch how Native Americans made maple syrup, see maple syrup tree tapping, join in the sugar on snow parties, sample maple treats and enjoy a wagon ride to the sugarhouse and activities for the kids at Sprague’s Maple Farms and Moore’s Pancake House. EMFun.us/Maple

Try Your Luck 777 Seneca Allegany Casino & Hotel offers world-class gaming, state-of-the-art slot machines and your favorite table games, as well as great dining and entertainment. Play the main gaming floor or try your luck in the non-smoking casino, Turtle Island. Seneca Gaming and Entertainment features some of the biggest daily Bingo payouts in Western New York, tons of specials and promotions for those 18 and over. SenecaGaming.com SenecaAlleganyResort.com

Video Arcades! Take in a Movie With a choice of 8 theaters, you’re certain to find a movie to entertain the entire family. Carmike Cinema 1875 Cinema Dr., Olean (716) 373-6633

Carmike.com

Bow & Arrow Rent bow and arrow from Hideaway Archery and learn to shoot at their 2 indoor ranges ($5 for range shooting and $5 for rental). Please call in advance just to make sure they have openings. (2 hour notice for large groups) HideawayArchery.com or 716-532-2360.

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Good Times of Olean 800R E. State St., Olean www.GoodTimesOlean.com Cyberstation Olean Center Mall, Olean (716) 372-6758 Tim & Bonnie’s 8 Bristol Lane, Ellicottville (716) 699-9021 TimAndBonnies.com Franklinville Skateland 70 S. Main St., Franklinville 716-676-2655 Central Lanes 191 Central Ave, Salamanca 716-945-9819

Check out a Library Many of our local libraries have children’s activities as well as books. You’ll also find public access to the internet. EMFun.us/Library

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From Jerry Volz, City of Olean

Skate

Spa Day!

When was the last time you went rollerskating? Skateland in Franklinville will get you rolling again and provide great memories for your children. They offer laser tag, go karts, and batting cages as well so plan on spending the whole day. Go ice skating at the William O. Smith Recreation Center.

Ease away the stresses of everyday life or truly unwind on vacation with a traditional Swedish massage at the Seneca Allegany Casino Spa. Feel your cares disappear with a De-stressing Aromatherapy Body Wrap from Ellicottville Oasis Spa or find peace with Active Isolated Stretching at Anew Beginning Massage & Spa. Rejuvenating facials at Falling Waters Spa will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on whatever comes your way. Have a one-stop spa treatment at Brywood Spa!

Skateland of Franklinville 70 S. Main St., Franklinville (716) 676-2655 William O. Smith Recreation Center Ice Rink 551 E. State St., Olean (716) 373-RINK

Explore our Past

Relax in a Salt Cave

Scattered among towns throughout the county, museums display railroad cars, antique knives, Civil War weapons, Native American beadwork and other fine examples of the area’s rich and diverse past. You can even conduct genealogy research. Many of these museums are open by appointment only, so please call ahead.

Reclaim your health in New York’s First Authentic European Salt Cave! Salt Caves are reportedly good for the respiratory system, allergies, asthma, can treat colds and enhance sleep. The “cave” is a 220 square foot room which has salt floors, salt rocks on the walls and stalactites on the ceiling. The room is kept at 70 degrees while you sit in a gravity chair, listen to soothing music and breathe in the healing salt air. Licking the walls is not encouraged.

EMFun.us/Museums

EllicottvilleSaltCave.com

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