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Cattaraugus County
Cattaraugus County has it all - thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests, scenic waterways and wooded hilltops overlooking valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
Considered the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York Cattaraugus County is home to spectacular attractions like Allegany State Park, Amish Trail, Griffis Sculpture Park, Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, Seneca-Allegany Casino and so much more! It also boasts the largest private ski resort in North America, HoliMont Ski Center, with 56 slopes and 8 chair lifts.
Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County has it all, encompassing thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests, scenic waterways and wooded hilltops that overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
With 99,500 acres of state and county land, hiking trails are and include logging trails and even trails in a sculpture park featuring sculptures that dot the hillsides. Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville offers year-round activities including an aerial park and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, a gravity-powered, downhill coaster featuring 15 curves of varying length, 12 waves, 1 jump, plus a large spiral.
And the pace doesn’t slow down during the winter months with continuing festivals, tons of winter activities, and indoor fun.
After working up an appetite, dine atop the mountains where you can soak in a gorgeous view of our valleys or enjoy a peaceful meal while gazing at one of the county’s beautiful waterways. Whether your preference is international cuisine or local flavor, the Cattaraugus County area has something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Add to that, camping adventures, fishing, skiing, biking, horseback riding opportunities, canoeing and paddle boating, shopping, galleries and museums, wonderful lodging options and it becomes clear why Cattaraugus County is “mountains of enchantment!”
Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County has it all, encompassing thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests, scenic waterways and wooded hilltops that overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
With 99,500 acres of state and county land, hiking trails are and include logging trails and even trails in a sculpture park featuring sculptures that dot the hillsides. Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville offers year-round activities including an aerial park and the Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster, a gravity-powered, downhill coaster featuring 15 curves of varying length, 12 waves, 1 jump, plus a large spiral.
And the pace doesn’t slow down during the winter months with continuing festivals, tons of winter activities, and indoor fun.
After working up an appetite, dine atop the mountains where you can soak in a gorgeous view of our valleys or enjoy a peaceful meal while gazing at one of the county’s beautiful waterways. Whether your preference is international cuisine or local flavor, the Cattaraugus County area has something to suit everyone’s tastes.
Add to that, camping adventures, fishing, skiing, biking, horseback riding opportunities, canoeing and paddle boating, shopping, galleries and museums, wonderful lodging options and it becomes clear why Cattaraugus County is “mountains of enchantment!”
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Blue Water Beach Campground
Set along the south shore of Lake Erie, this park offers large, open and grassy drive-thru sites as well as a few woody, shaded spots ideal for tent campers.
Lake Erie State Park
Located on 355 acres, this park offers breathtaking views from its high bluffs overlooking beautiful Lake Erie and features a shoreline covering more than three quarters of a mile.
The Watermark
The Watermarkâs dinner menu offers American cuisine from steaks and fresh seafood to grilled lobster and crab legs.
Panama Rocks
Explore an enchanting world of towering rocks, deep crevices and small caves just 15 miles from Chautauqua Lake!