2018 Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County the Enchanted Mountains

Naturally Yours to Enjoy | Activities Guide 2018

In the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region of New York State

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S GET TO KNOW US ............................ 4 FOOD & DRINK ................................. 6 DINERS .................................................... 11 CHEAP EATS ............................................ 12 BEST KEPT SECRETS .............................. 13 LOCAL CRAFT BEVERAGES .................... 14 FOOD FESTIVALS .................................... 16 SPECIALTY SHOPS .................................. 17 GROWN & RAISED .................................. 17 ARTS .............................................. 18 THEATRE COMPANIES ............................ 18 ARTS COUNCIL ........................................ 19 REGINA A. QUICK CENTER ..................... 19 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT .................................... 20

CULTURE ........................................ 21 EUROPEAN AND OTHER CULTURES ...... 21 SENECA NATION OF INDIANS ................ 22 AMISH TRAIL ........................................... 24 AFRICAN AMERICAN CENTER ................ 25 HISTORY ........................................ 26 ANTIQUE SHOPS ..................................... 26 AREA MUSEUMS ..................................... 27 HAUNTED HISTORY TRAIL ........... 29 WATER ........................................... 30 KAYAKING ................................................ 30 RAFTING .................................................. 31 BOATING .................................................. 32 FISHING ................................................... 33

WINTER SPORTS ........................... 34 SKIING & SNOWBOARDING ................... 34 SNOW TUBING ........................................ 34 CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ....................... 36 SNOWSHOEING ...................................... 36 SNOWMOBILING ..................................... 37 ICE FISHING............................................. 37 WOODS & GREENS ........................ 38 HIKING ..................................................... 38 HORSEBACK RIDING ............................... 41 HUNTING ................................................. 41 GOLFING .................................................. 42 HOLIDAY VALLEY IN THE SUMMER ....... 43 WHEELING ..................................... 44 ATV & MOTORSPORTS ............................ 44 CYCLING .................................................. 45 MOTORCYCLING ...................................... 46 DRIVE-IN ................................................. 46 HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS ................. 48

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LODGING ........................................ 52 BED & BREAKFASTS ............................... 52 HOTEL, MOTELS, INNS ............................ 53 RENTALS .................................................. 53

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Get to Know Us

GET TO KNOW US Sunrise on the Amish Trail Eyes in the Sky Productions

Cattaraugus County,

in New York State, is a place of convergence for cultures, contrasts, and new perspectives.

Travelers come here for the outdoor adventures found at Allegany State Park and Rock City Park, or on the slopes of Holiday Valley and Holimont Ski Resorts. You're sure to enjoy our quaint, community-bound villages like Ellicottville; astonishing art like that found at Griffis Sculpture Park; the carefree entertainment possibilities found at Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino or one of our many other venues. There is an abundance of year-round activities in Cattaraugus County, ranging from kayaking down the Allegheny River to snowmobiling over 450 miles of trails.

This all comes together to create a lifestyle that finds the fun no matter what the weather holds. Here, we enjoy clean air and great views while discovering creative inspiration from the world around us. We know the value of a little peace and quiet, and are lucky enough to see stars above on a clear summer night. Our nightlife may never rival that of a big city, but it exists with a surprisingly wide variety of exciting options, especially in the new and revitalized Olean. So slow down to take a closer look—whether for a week or a lifetime. As locals know, Cattaraugus County truly exemplifies the best of what life has to offer. Your life will look different from here—come take in and discover something truly unique.

Allegany State Park is New York's largest State Park with over 65,000 acres of family fun, romantic cabin stays, and fun-filled getaways.

Hike, swim, cycle, crosscountry ski, shoeshoe, hunt, fish–the possibilites are endless.

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino has the distinction of being a AAA Four Diamond Hotel, one of only 28 in NYS outside of the NYC area. The Casino brings in world class entertainment, with everything from Travis Tritt to Ringo Starr.

Ellicottville has evolved into an “aprèsski” center, indicative of much larger areas like as Aspen, and offers a slew of things to do once you’re off the slopes. The town boasts high quality and diversity in dining, lodging, and retail.

Rock City Park is home to the WORLD'S largest exposure of quartz conglomerate with two to three story tall rock formations that have been around some 320 million years. Hear yourself exclaiming "Wow!" as you walk your way through the 45-minute hiking trail.

Chances are you're already somewhat familiar with us. Our biggest attractions are illustrious and popular with both our neighbors and visitors from around the world: Ladies of the Lake Eyes in the Sky Productions

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Griffis Sculpture Park was the first sculpture park in the country, and is still one of the largest. You can climb around, under, and on over 250 large steel sculptures of the two interconnecting sites that make up the park: Rohr Hill and Mill Valley Road.

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Looking North on Route 16 in Olean PJ Schwabenbauer

While most of our popular attractions include a large dose of the “good ‘ol outdoors,” we still have an ample amount that are the exact opposite. You can't spend all your time in the woods, right?

There is an inherent need for people to be social, to feel the excitement that only nightlife provides, to cut loose, or let someone else do the cooking every once in a while. Enter Olean, our largest city, with improvements completed last year to create a walkable downtown. This major overhaul brought five roundabouts and center medians to North Union St., along with significant water and sewer infrastructure upgrades. This new “Walkable Olean” has already proven itself to be capable of fostering an economic and cultural resurgence.

true favorites. Union Whiskey, Union Tea, Tandoor Taste of India, Ravyn and Robyn, and Rafi’s Platter are all welcome additions to our classics like Angees, Beef 'n' Barrel, 3rd Base, and Brother's Bistro.

Rafi's Platter StrOlean 2017 Chuck Jaquith

The exhilarating XPhobia dares you to escape with an immersive entertainment experience in which you and your team become part of the action. Christie's Boutique features local artwork, gift baskets full of local goodies, and both small and large festive decor. Four Mile Brewing Company, which opened May 2015, brought the craft beer revolution to Olean, along with some tasty brews.

Join in the next StrOlean event, sponsored New, unique, and trendy restaurants by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of are now complementing the tried and Commerce and held twice in 2017. This

new festival is a walkable event throughout North Union St. with scavenger hunts, live music, sports tournaments, beer tasting, pop up vendors, and community movies.

The best is yet to come! Along with additional revitalization of Downtown Olean, several new businesses are proposed to open in 2018, including Mercato, an Italian restaurant on Union Street. Keep an eye out for significant changes coming to Salamanca and the Seneca Nation with the new Cultural Center opening August 1, 2018. Stillhouse Brewery and Distillery, a restaurant, bar, and brewhouse opening in Ellicottville in 2018 will offer more opportunity to enjoy locally crafted beer and spirits. Ellicottville Brewing Company, a staple in the craft brewery world, will be opening a new public pub and brewery in Little Valley in 2018.

The authentic friendliness of our people, ample opportunities for fun, and the unexpected value and affordability of our county will earn us a spot in your heart.

If you need help deciding what to see or do with your time, have questions about visiting us, or have a concern about getting here, give us a call at 1-800-331-0543 or visit us online at EnchantedMountains.com. We're here to make your visit easy, memorable and most importantly, FUN!

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Food & Drink

FOOD & DRINK RESTAURANTS | CRAFT BEVERAGES | FOOD FESTS | SPECIALTY SHOPS | FARMS

Beef on Kimmelweck at Beef 'n' Barrel Chuck Jaquith

Beef ‘n’ Barrel

Sprague’s is much more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience!

Set on 90 acres with year-round open trails, seasonal wagon rides, two Maple Weekends in March, and a restaurant serving some of the best food in the area, you’re bound to make memories that last The Beef ‘n’ Barrel specializes in Premium Roast Beef that is slow- a lifetime. roasted until tender, then sliced to order at dining room carving stations. Although this treasured restaurant offers many different Nic-L-Inn 12045 Bone Run Rd., Frewsburg | (716) 354-5011 handcrafted dishes, it is famous for its Beef on Weck. This sandwich NicLInn.com ☼ L D is relatively unknown outside of Western New York, but is just as ubiquitous as Buffalo wings. This restaurant and bar is adored by Just five miles from Onoville Marina, the Nic-L-Inn has been locals who highly recommend it to anyone they know coming for helping its patrons celebrate special occasions and enjoy dinner a visit. With exceptional service, a clean and inviting space with with friends and family since 1980. New owners Corey Myers and beautiful woodwork and stained glass, and consistently well- Victoria Bedard are committed to continuing the traditions and prepared delicious food, it is no surprise that the Beef ‘n’ Barrel is high standards set by previous owners, Nick and Linda Andriaccio. a staple of Olean’s culture with a serious following.

This rustic country restaurant specializes in prime rib, seafood, and Italian dishes. The ambiance is perfect for that special night, with Sprague’s Maple Farms and Restaurant fieldstones and massive wooden beams inside; and a waterfall, 1048 Portville-Obi Rd, Portville | (716) 933-6637 outdoor seating, and bar out on the patio.

146 North Union St., Olean | (716) 372-2985 BeefnBarrel.com ☼ L D Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

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Both a popular tourist destination and a local favorite, Sprague’s has maple covered—from tap to table. Owner Randy Sprague began sugaring over 30 years ago, and now enjoys sharing his knowledge and experiences through tours and sugaring demonstrations. A variety of maple products are offered in the gift store, including syrup, maple cream, maple sugar, jelly, and granulated maple sugar. Breakfast is served all day at the Restaurant and Pancake House, and many other menu items feature the farm’s 100% pure maple syrup, including St. Louis Style Ribs with Sprague’s maple barbeque sauce, and Maple Dijon Haddock.

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Reservations Accepted ☼ Outdoor Seating

Live Entertainment Snowmobile Trail Access

Eat in the South East: Olean, Allegany, Portville 3rd Base Bar & Grill

1302 West State St., Olean | (716) 372-8779 Local Favorite Sports bar known for its chicken wings, with over 20 different sauce choices. On NewYorkUpstate.com’s 2017 list of top-rated bars in Upstate NY. Gotta try: Daryl’s Wings, Grilled FB.com/3rdBaseBarGrill L D

Angees

475 North Union St., Olean | (716) 373-7070 The authority on hometown Italian food since 1948.

Italian classics, burgers, salads, and more.

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Brickhouse Bar & Grill

181 West Main St., Allegany | (716) 372-9800 Local Favorite Large selection of burgers and sandwiches. Summer chicken BBQ on Thursdays.

FB.com/AlleganyBrickhouse B L D

The Broken Wing Pizzeria & Grille

313 Main St., Olean | (716) 373-5600 Fresh dough pizzeria serving subs, wings, salads, sandwiches, and more. Many draft beers.

FB.com/BrokenWingPizzeria L D

Brother’s Bistro

188 North Union St., Olean | (716) 276-0818 Award winning international food, specializing in seafood, steaks, curries. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence. Gotta try: Tandoori Chicken Tikka OleansBistro.com L D

The Burton

Grand Slam Grill

3132 NYS Rt. 417, Olean | (716) 379-8870 New American restaurant serving a variety of food from burgers & wraps to steaks, pork chops, and seafood.

GrandSlamGrillOlean.com L D

Hammer Back Bar & Grill

Jak’s Burger Shak

Red’s & Trudy’s

720 Wayne St., Olean | (716) 373-7425 Twenty six different types of hamburgers with loads of different toppings. The burgers are all beef, homemade, and hand-pressed.

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Mickey’s

629 East State St., Olean | (716) 372-3467 Sports bar featuring pizza, wings, burgers, seafood, and steaks. Gotta try: Stuffed Hot Peppers EMfun.us/Mickeys ☼ L D

Mirchi Bar-N-Grill

1020 North Union St., Olean | (716) 790-8473 Indian classics like Pakora, Paneer, Vindaloo, Korma, Biryani, Naan, and Mango Lassi. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

MirchiBarNGrill.com ☼ L D V

Oishi Sushi & Habachi

Eb’s Eatery

1615 West State St., Olean | (716) 372-3300 A friendly neighborhood restaurant that focuses on home-style, from-scratch cooking.

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El Sombrero

800R East State St., Olean | (716) 379-8210 Located at Good Times of Olean Intimate dining atmosphere for the entire family.

Chef Ike brings creativity and excitement to your dining experience.

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3 East Main St., Allegany | (716) 372-3499 Laid-back locale serving up typical American grub such as sandwiches, burgers, meatloaf, and fish fries.

Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

Gotta try: Pulled Pork Sandwich EMfun.us/Ebs B L D 315 North Union St., Olean | (716) 372-3200 Mexican cuisine with several vegetarian options.

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Four Mile Brewing

202 East Greene St., Olean | (716) 373-BEER (2337) Great stop for craft beer enthusiasts! Ten housebrewed beers and an exciting food menu, including tasty vegan options. Sunday brunch. Beer Garden.

FourMileBrewing.com ☼ L D V

Fyre’N Ice

20 South Main St., Portville | (716) 806-1306 New Brick oven pizza and housemade cold stone ice cream, all made with market-fresh ingredients.

FyreNIce.com ☼ L D

3767 South Nine Mile Rd., Allegany | (716) 372-9606 Local Favorite Built in 1860 as a stage coach stop.

Friday Fish Fry, Crazy Thursday Steak Specials, Wednesday Pizza & Tacos, and Monday Night Wings!

Gotta try: Beer Battered Fish Fry RandysUpTheRiver.com ☼ L D

Ravyn and Robyn Lounge

The Century Manor

401 East State St., Olean | (716) 372-1864 An Olean staple known for their grilled steak and seafood. Live piano Saturdays from 6 to 10pm.

TheCenturyManor.com ☼ D

Randy’s Up the River

800R East State St., Olean | (716) 379-8210 Located at Good Times of Olean Watch the game and hang out with friends in a very casual dining atmosphere. Weekly specials on both food and drink items.

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2234 West State St., Olean | (716) 373-8889 Local Favorite Authentic Japanese cuisine: sushi, sashimi, rolls. Enjoy fresh steak and seafood skillfully prepared by a hibachi chef. Entertaining, memorable, and delicious! Gotta try: Geisha Roll (raw) and Hibachi FB.com/OishiSteakhouse L D V

1 East Main St., Allegany | (716) 372-3107 Voted Best Burger in Upstate NY by NewYorkUpstate.com!

FB.com/TheBurtonBar L D

D = Dinner V = Vegetarian

B = Breakfast L = Lunch

Pit Stop Restaurant & Bar

The Point

239 North Union St., Olean | (716) 373-1809 New Rustic, intimate, and unique. From-scratch, authentic Italian dishes. Extensive wine list; private wine tasting rooms.

FB.com/pg/RavynRobynOlean ☼ D 501 Portville-Ceres Rd., Portville | (716) 933-8982 Local Favorite Famous for their loose meat burgers and milkshakes. “…One of the finest roadside restaurants in the history of roadside restaurants.” – Steve Kurutz, The New York Times.

Gotta try: "Hamburg" & a Chocolate Milkshake Emfun.us/Reds&Trudys L D

Tony’s Napoli

671 East State St., Olean | (716) 318-0296 Homemade pizza: traditional cheese and pepperoni or specialty including Buffalo chicken, pierogi, and Sicilian pies. Regular and boneless wings, stromboli, wraps, subs, pasta, salads, and more.

NapoliPizzaOleanNY.com ☼ L D

Union Tea Café and Tea Shop

301 North Union St., Olean | (716) 701-4014 New Over 100 blends of tea! Farm-to-table salads with house dressings, gourmet waffles, traditional English High Tea. Gotta try: Ploughman’s Lunch UnionTeaCafe.com ☼ B L D V

Union Whisk{e}y

184 North Union St., Olean | (716) 806-1541 New Urban style bar serving craft cocktails and signature dishes. Inviting and trendy. Front wall is an overhead door that opens to the street, creating a dining atmosphere like no other. Weekend brunch.

Gotta try: Loaded Whisk{e}y Tots UnionWhiskey.com ☼ B L D V

Woodside Tavern on the Range

3319 West River Rd., Olean | (716) 307-6772 Serving farm fresh, all-natural burgers—free of steroids and antibiotics. Dinner specials, sandwiches, and salads. Craft beers on tap. Public driving range and outdoor fireplace. Gotta try: Triple “B” Burger WoodsideTavern.com ☼ L D

Rafi’s Platter

800 Wayne St., Olean | (716) 790-8294 New Something for everyone offering a variety of ethnic cuisine—Pakistani, Italian, Greek, Lebanese.

Gotta try: Rafi's Vegetable Curry RafisPlatter.com ☼ L D V

Randy’s Fireside

1644 Haskell Rd., Olean | (716) 373-3473 Comfortable and relaxing atmosphere with great steaks, crab, burgers, wings, and specialty drinks.

RandysFireside.com ☼ L D

Entrance to Sprague's Maple Farms & Restaurant

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Eat in the Central: Ashford, Ellicottville, Great Valley, Little Valley Madigan’s

36 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-4455 Largest bar in town. Live music, large deck, dancing.

Lunch served 11am-2pm Tuesday-Saturday, Dinner 4pm-9pm Friday and Saturday.

Madigans.net ☼ L D

Monroe St. Brick & Brew

Avocado Bacon Pepper Bleu Burger at Ellicottville Brewing Company

Balloons

20 Monroe St., Ellicottville | 716) 699-4162 Full-service restaurant featuring house specials like beer fries and gourmet burgers, and 25¢ wings on Monday. Two bars, patio, daily specials, over 20 beers on tap, live music, and two dance floors.

BalloonsRestaurant.com ☼ L D

The Bear Brick

Finnerty’s Tap Room

5 East Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-1226 New Eclectic Irish restaurant and bar serving classics like wings and Reubens, and unexpected Asian dishes like Fiery Thai Udon and Bahn Mi Wrap. Over a dozen beers on tap—local, micro, and seasonal.

Gotta try: Pad Thai FinnertysTapRoom.com ☼ L D

100 Main St., Little Valley | (716) 938-4001 Modern industrial take on the classic American sports bar. Fun burgers, fish fry, pizza, wings, and more. Frequent live music with dance floor.

Gotta try: Garlic Fries FB.com/TheBearBrick L D

Gin Mill

Carson’s Ashford House

Hughes Hotel

20 West Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2530 Local Favorite One of Ellicottville’s most popular hangouts since 1976. Full bar, pub grub, live music.

Open daily from 7am – 2am.

EllicottvilleGinMill.com B L D

9219 US-219, West Valley | (716) 942-3840 Great food in a great atmosphere. Favorite stop for snowmobilers looking for a hot meal along the trails.

Drive right up to the door!

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Dina’s Restaurant

28 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2537 Craft brewery & restaurant in the heart of New York ski country. This is their flagship location. Also has a brewpub, summer beer garden, winter event igloo, and private event rentals. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

EllicottvilleBrewing.com ☼ L D V

Ellicottville Depot

6094 US-219, Ellicottville | (716) 699-4774 Family restaurant near Holiday Valley that offers pizza, wings, burgers, and finger foods. Great take out menu. SEASONAL EMfun.us/Depot L D

Reservations Accepted ☼ Outdoor Dining Live Entertainment Snowmobile Trail Access

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24 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-5161 New Bar and restaurant featuring a handcrafted menu and large selection of craft beer, bourbon, whiskey, and scotch.

PublicHouseEVL.com ☼ L D

Silver Fox

23 Hughey Alley, Ellicottville | (716) 699-4672 One of New York State’s Premier Wine Houses.

Phenomenal steaks, fresh seafood. Cozy and elegant space with a welcoming and knowledgeable staff.

SEASONAL TheSilverFoxRestaurant.com D

Slopeside Bar & BBQ

129 Main St., Little Valley | (716) 938-6308 Veteran owned, and family operated bar & restaurant.

Family friendly, and built on small town values.

EMfun.us/Hughes L D

John Harvard’s Brew House

Tim & Bonnie’s

Katy’s Café

Ellicottville Brewing Co.

The Public House Ellicottville

6089 US-219, Ellicottville | (716) 699-2227 Home-style barbeque: pulled pork, ribs, chicken.

Also serving burgers, steak, and fish. Located next to Holiday Valley, making it a great post-slope stop.

SEASONAL SlopeSideBBQ.com L D

6447 Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville | (716) 699-5350 Awesome view of the slopes and the pools with a lively atmosphere and tantalizing food. Stone hearth baked pizzas, fresh salads, hearty burgers and tempting desserts.

JohnHarvards.com L D V

15 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-5330 Comforting atmosphere and unique menu that appeals to health-conscious clientele. Local, fresh ingredients used when possible. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

Dinas.com ☼ B L D V

21 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-1051 New New York style, hand-crafted with the freshest ingredients, and cooked in 1,000°F brick-oven. Local brews, distinctive cocktails.

MonroeStPizza.com L D

38 East Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-8860 Full service coffee bar offering a comfortable space to unwind, catch up, or work. Serving breakfast, ice cream, and baked goods. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

FB.com/KatysCafes ☼ B L V

8 Bristol Ln., Ellicottville | (716) 699-9021 Pizzeria with subs, salads, wings, etc. Home of EVL Bowling Lanes and arcade.

TimAndBonnies.com L D

Villaggio

7 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2199 Relaxed and distinctive Italian restaurant. Classic and creative dishes made from old family recipes; extensive wine list. Great for groups. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

VillaggioEVL.com D

Katy’s Fly-In Restaurant

4836 US-219, Great Valley | (716) 265-2040 Directly across from Great Valley Airport. Homey classics like Country Fried chicken, fresh salads, hand-pressed burgers, and more.

Gotta try: The Signature Burger FB.com/KatysFlyIn ☼ B L D

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner V = Vegetarian

2017 Taste of Ellicottville "Chopped" winner Dave Miller of Finnerty's with his Pad Thai

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Eat in the North West: Gowanda, South Dayton, East Otto, Cattaraugus Jenny Lee Country Store

19 N Main St, Cattaraugus | (716) 257-3333 Country diner with a welcome atmosphere & quality food at reasonable pricing.

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Pretzel-Crusted Haddock at Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant Eileen Hassett - Yelp

LNB's

8981 Reed Hill Rd., East Otto | (716) 257-9805 Diverse menu offering a variety of traditional favorites. Full service bar.

LnBsRestaurant.com L D

Pascarella's Restaurant

12 Washington St., Cattaraugus | (716) 257-3394 Great breakfast, friendly service. Comfortable and welcoming.

EMFun.us/Pascarellas B L D

Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant

10711 Hammond Hill Rd., East Otto | (716) 592-4911 Located in the heart of breath-taking Zoar Valley.

Home of the original pretzel-crusted haddock and buffalo bread. CASH ONLY. EMfun.us/Zoar.Valley.Tavern ☼ L D

Zollinger’s at the South Dayton Hotel

203 Pine St., South Dayton | (716) 988-5008 Homey, tried-and-true restaurant with prime rib, seafood, pastas, and more. Popular stop for snowmobilers, with gasoline right down the street.

SouthDaytonHotel.com ☼ L D

Prime Rib at Zollinger's

Eat in the North East: Delevan, Franklinville, Machias Hoagies

3 South Main St., Franklinville | (716) 676-4032 Large menu with subs, pizza, salads, ice cream, wings, fried foods, calzones, Mexican, burgers, and wraps.

Family friendly.

HoagieSubs.com ☼ L D

King’s Inn

9982 NY-16, Delevan | (716) 353-9994 Restaurant and bar at Lime Lake. Steak, Seafood, sandwiches and salads. Gotta try: Fish Fry FB.com/TheKingsInnAtLimeLake D

Krolick’s BBQ Stand

12132 Rt. 16, Yorkshire One of WNY’s favorite roadside BBQ joints! Chicken halves, ribs, pulled pork, and burgers. Open April 1, 2018 to November 1, 2018. Mostly carry-out, with several picnic tables.

KrolicksBBQ.com ☼ L D

Legends Bar & Grill

5 Park Sq., Franklinville | (716) 676-7013 Local Favorite Pizza, burgers, wings, salads, wraps, and sandwiches. Live music, family friendly, daily specials. Gotta try: Pot Roast Sandwich FB.com/LegendsBarAnd.Grill.92 L D

The Woods at Bear Creek

3510 Bear Creek Rd., Franklinville | (716) 676-2327 Upscale glamping resort. Open for lunch and dinner and offering both casual and formal dining. Located on 750 acres; lakeside outdoor dining.

TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com ☼ L D

New York’s Maple Wonderland!

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Breakfast All Day Long Full Service Lunches & Dinners Voted Area’s Best Friday Night Fish Fry Prime Rib Available Thursday-Sunday Sprague’s Home-grown, Premium Free Range Turkey

It’s not just Breakfast, It’s an Adventure!

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Open All Year ‘Round Serving Sprague’s 100% Pure Maple Syrup

Join us for our Seasonal Activities Watch as we produce our Maple Syrup Enjoy down-home Country Meals Shop in our Gift & Nature Center Hike on our Nature Trails Visit our Antique Sugar House

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South West: Randolph, Steamburg, South Valley, Onoville Marina Hide-A-Way

2597 Rt. 394, Steamburg | (716) 354-6995 Specializing in homemade favorites and seafood, Prime rib on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays! Gotta try: French Onion Soup HideAwayRestaurant.net L D

Horseshoe Inn

11055 West Perimeter Rd., Frewsburg | (716) 354-5401 Unique, rustic, country atmosphere. Boasts an impressive selection from Fried Bologna to Blackened Ahi Tuna.

HorseshoeInnOnoville.com ☼ L D

MJ’s Tavern Western Door Steakhouse

South Central: Salamanca, Limestone, Killbuck Myers Steakhouse & Inn

460 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca | (716) 945-3153 Fabulous steak and fresh seafood in a comfortable lodge style setting. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

FB.com/MyersSteakhouse L D

Roadside Café

Ole Hickory Tavern

Thunder Mountain Buffet

56 Hickory St., Salamanca | (716) 945-4544 Old neighborhood style Irish pub serving Irish staples and typical bar food. Friendly atmosphere, good food, great prices, and fast service. Gotta try: Blarney Wings EMfun.us/Ole.Hickory L D

Park Restaurant

ASP 1, Allegany State Park Admin Building, Salamanca (716) 354-9163 Handhelds, entrees, desserts. Now serving beer and wine.

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Patria

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca | (877) 8-SENECA Located in the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Upscale ambiance, offering the freshest seafood, hearty pastas, and fine wines. Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence.

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6638 Rte. 417, Killbuck | (716) 945-0000 New Burgers, sandwiches, subs, pizza, seafood, and steak. Daily specials.

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R&M Restaurant

265 Main St., Randolph | (716) 358-5141 Family friendly home-style dining in the heart of Amish Country. Breakfast is served all day, baked goods to go. Eat in an Amish buggy booth!

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777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca | (877) 8-SENECA Located in the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino All-you-can-eat buffet with eight serving stations and over 100 items. Gotta try: Everything SenecaAlleganyCasino.com L D

Western Door Steakhouse

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca | (877) 8-SENECA Located in the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Award-winning steakhouse. High quality steaks and fresh seafood flown in daily.

SenecaAlleganyCasino.com D

Wildwood Grill & Saloon

53 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca | (716) 244-6886 Remodeled 1900s home offering different spaces: sports bar, Sinatra Lounge, and the main floor bar and restaurant.

TheWildWoodGrillSalamanca.com ☼ L D

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10933 Mace Rd., Randolph | (716) 358-2025 Sports bar off the snowmobile trail. Pizza, wings, burgers, bar food, Friday night Fish Fry, Prime Rib on Saturdays.

FB.com/MJsTavern ☼ L D

The Park Restaurant

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Reservations Accepted ☼ Outdoor Seating

Live Entertainment Snowmobile Trail Access

D = Dinner V = Vegetarian

B = Breakfast L = Lunch

DINERS

Ashford Junction Diner

5364 Route 242, Ellicottville | (716) 699-6100 Ellicottville's only diner, just outside of town. Diner style food with a unique twist to some classic breakfast and lunch menu items.

Wednesday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Green Acres Cafe

133 North Union St., Olean | (716) 373-5670 Hearty homemade breakfasts and lunches, fresh pies, sweetrolls, cookies, cheesecake, and more!

GreenAcresCafeOlean.com ☼ B L D

Home Plate

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Robbins Nest

620 West State St., Olean | (716) 372-3609 Serves breakfast and lunch daily.

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Perrysburg Diner

11846 Main St., Perrysburg | (716) 532-3518 Close-knit community atmosphere. Great food and great prices.

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Robbins Nest Diner

1695 Olean Portville Rd., Olean | (716) 372-2006 Proudly serving fresh, home-cooked meals daily. Known for their large pancakes and "The Nest" dish you can't help but feel like family here!

FB.com/RobbinsNestDiner L D

Sahr’s

9955 NY-16, Delevan | (716) 353-9991 Quintessential small town feel. Serving breakfast and lunch.

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Vern’s Place

16 Jamestown St., Randolph | (716) 358-5166 Home-cooked breakfasts and hearty lunches. Specials, soups, desserts, and muffins are all made in-house.

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Monday-Wednesday Open at 3pm Thursday-Sunday Open at 11:30a.m.

Full Menu including Seafood Daily Specials THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY

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R&M Restaurant

265 Main Street, I-86 exit 16 Randolph, NY 14772 716-358-5141 Kids love the Amish buggy booth at R&M Restaurant

Open Daily For Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Eat In or Carry Out Available Visa, Mastercard & Discover Accepted

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Racer's Restaurant, South Dayton

CHEAP EATS

FILL YOUR BELLY WITHOUT EMPTYING YOUR WALLET. AJ’s Subs, Pizza, and Grill

1103 West State St., Olean | (716) 373-SUBS (7827) Family restaurant with pizza, subs, sandwiches, and finger foods. Over 20 different fresh salads.

AJsSubs.com ☼ L D

Barbara’s Maple Haven

103 North Main St., Franklinville | (716) 676-9910 Good home cooking and fresh baked goods daily! Pancakes with real maple syrup.

MapleHavenRestaurant.com B L D

Bayview Mini Mart & Ice Cream Parlor 767 Perimeter Rd., Frewsburg | (716) 354-2021 An ice cream parlor passing as a pirate ship and overlooking the Onoville Marina. Ice cream, hamburgers, hotdogs, boat rentals. SEASONAL FB.com/BayviewMiniMart ☼ L D

The Birdcage

68 West Main St., Allegany | (716) 372-8927 New location. Great place to hangout and unwind.

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Crist Restaurant

191 Central Ave., Salamanca | (716) 945-4500 Eat and go bowling.

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Daves Halfway Inn

732 Barnum Rd., Olean | (716) 806-1320 Fun stop for snowmobilers, and great deck with spectacular view for summer fun.

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Eddie’s State King

901 East State St., Olean | (716) 372-2329 Enjoy daily food specials and live music weekly.

FB.com/Eddies.StateKing L D

Frankeez

100 South Main St., Franklinville | (716) 676-2333 Typical locally owned ice cream and fast food joint.

Generous portion sizes and fair prices.

FB.com/Frankeez ☼ L D

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Jackie’s Village Restaurant

9 Elm St., Franklinville | (716) 676-9973 American comfort food. Local favorite!

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Lime Lake Snack Bar

386 Lakeview Blvd., Delevan | (716) 353-4800 Order a tasty treat while enjoying lovely Lime Lake!

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Mangia 2.0

65 West Main St., Allegany | (716) 373-2754 Hand-tossed New York style piza, wings, original sandwiches on scratch made bread, and more. Fresh ingredients, quick service. Dine in, take out, delivery.

FB.com/MangiaPizza2 L D

On the Side Sub Shop

241 North Union St., Olean | (716) 372-3378 An Olean staple since 1974 with a loyal following!

Small dining space and perfect for takeout.

OnTheSideSubs.com L D

Pete’s Place

97 Main St., Randolph | (716) 358-2021 Local hangout with juicey, hand-pressed, 10-12 oz. burgers! Home of the working person’s lunch.

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The Pub

4965 US-219, Great Valley | (716) 945-5109 Fun small-town bar outside of Ellicottville. Burgers, fried food and pizza.

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Reservations Accepted ☼ Outdoor Seating Live Entertainment Snowmobile Trail Access

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner V = Vegetarian

Renna’s Pizza

400 North Union St., Olean | (716) 372-6333 Located in the Olean Center Mall Renna’s famous NY style pizza, subs, calzones, and more.

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Renna’s West & Mio Gelato E Café

2703 West State St., Olean | (716) 372-6333 NY style pizza, pasta, subs, homemade specialty desserts, gelato, and more.

RennasWest.com L D

Tasta Pizza

1521 West State St., Olean | (716) 373-2393 Founded in 1970 Tasta Pizza has been serving delicious party trays to Olean and the surrounding area ever since. Home of the famous Daily Special and more. Miniature golf out back!

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Village Bakery & Pizza

6718 NY-353, Cattaraugus | (716) 257-5685 Good homemade Italian-American classics like stromboli and pizza, wraps, sandwiches, and salads.

VillageBakeryAndPizza.com L D

Racer’s Restaurant

8397 Rt. 62, South Dayton | (716) 988-3301 Pizzeria, hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, soups, ice cream and more. Next to wonderful fishing location; sells live bait and tackle. Playground equipment, dogfriendly. Gotta try: Housemade Curly Fries SEASONAL FB.com/RacersRestaurant ☼ L D Steak Sub from AJ's

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S T E R C E S T P E K T S BE Bike and Bean

30 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2453 Burrito bar featuring local produce and meats. Gluten free options, organic produce, grass-fed beef, and antibiotic free chicken.

FB.com/EllicottvilleBikeAndBean ☼ L D V

Pizza at Brooklyn Bakery

Brooklyn Bakery

111 North 14th St., Olean | (716) 372-1800 Wood-fired brick oven pizzeria tucked away behind Family Video. Pickup and delivery only—no dining area.

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Chanderson’s Steak and Seafood

11851 NY-16, Yorkshire | (716) 492-1331 Casual dining at its finest. Steaks, seafood, lamb, pasta, salads, and handhelds; high standard of service.

Chandersons.com L D

Reuben Sandwich at the Corner Deli Google The Mustard Seed

Corner Deli

53 Linden Ave., Salamanca | (716) 265-2010 Small hometown deli, sandwiches, soups, and salads. Also serving fresh sliced deli meats and cheeses. Consistently good!

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Plaza Restaurant

689 Broad St., Salamanca | (716) 945-9859 Small dining area with diner-style bar and booths. Open-air kitchen putting out made-to-order breakfasts and lunches.

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Tandoor Taste of India

Plaza Restaurant

Chanderson's Steak & Seafood Yelp

833 East State St., Olean | (716) 241-0001 Authentic Indian meals. Buffet on Saturdays and Sundays.

The owners are well-known for their kindness and hospitality.

Winner of Taste of Olean “Best Appetizer” in 2016 for their Garlic Naan. Gotta try: The Garlic Naan, of course!

FB.com/TandoorOlean L D V

The Mustard Seed

315 Pine St., South Dayton | (716) 988-3800 Renovated 1920s house; quaint and trendy. Whole foods and locally grown produce and products whenever available: fresh salads, sandwiches, pastas, grilled fish, and more. SEASONAL TheMustardSeedRestaurant.com ☼ L D V

Fast Burritos at Bike and Bean

Stop in to discover our in-store specials!

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Visitors Center

Museum • Sales • Sharpening & Service 1040 E. State St., Olean, N.Y. • (716) 790-7000

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LOCAL CRAFT BEVERAGES Local breweries, wineries, and distilleries are popping up around every corner! The craft beverage movement has invaded everything from concession stands at NFL stadiums to, well, probably your refrigerator. You can find local libations throughout Cattaraugus County, including two breweries on UpstateNY.com’s I-86 Beer Trail.

Whether you’re looking for beer, wine, or spirits, Cattaraugus County has the drink for you! So come on—pull up a chair, take a load off, and have a drink. Cheers!

Please don’t forget—enjoy responsibly!

Four Mile Brewing Looking for good, local craft beer in Olean? Four Mile Brewing (4MB), Olean’s first brewery since Prohibition in 1920, is located in a historic brewery on the banks of the Allegheny River. The original brewery, Olean Brewing Company, opened its doors in 1907 and was state-of-theart for its time. According to information on FourMileBrewing.com it employed nearly 40 skilled men during its 13 years of operation, and used “only the best of malt, hops and rice…and the purest of water and yeast. The result [was] a beer of the highest possible quality, pure, wholesome and delicately flavored.” Sadly, in 1920, Olean Brewing Company was forced to close.

Almost 100 years later, four Olean guys had a crazy idea: a high quality, low cost, local beer; a product the people of the area could be proud to call their own. With that, Gregg, Nick, Jaye, and Craig started 4MB. 4MB curently offers ten signature brews: Allegheny IPA, Barrel Aged Russian Imperial Stout, Polynomial Pale Ale, Black IPA, Bravo! Bravo!, Green Street IPA, Mango Wheat, Pre-Prohibition, Red Arm, and Unfurl.

Since opening in 2015, 4MB has opened a restaurant with a dog-friendly patio and beer garden, and is now canning beer for retail sales. You can also find their beer on tap in many local restaurants. Check the Events page at FourMileBrewing.com for the latest on live music, themed parties, tastings, and more.

202 East Greene St., Olean | (716) 373-BEER (2337) FourMileBrewing.com

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Fun and games at Four Mile Brewing Chuck Jaquith

Ellicottville Brewing Co. Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC), established by beer-loving founder Peter Kreinheder in 1995, not only blazed the way for craft beer culture in Western New York, but continues to set the standard for innovative and authentic brewing of delicious craft beer. It is considered one of the finest craft breweries in America and has won three International World Beer Championship Awards.

friendly activities, including snowmobiling along the Pat McGee Trail.

Tours are available at the Ellicottville location on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Locations are also available for private events.

28 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2537 EllicottvilleBrewing.com

Head Brewer Dan Minner is dedicated to creating industry-forward recipes of large and small batch beers that are “Brewed to Entertain.” EBC is known for flagship brews like Blueberry Wheat Ale and seasonals like Ski Bum and Mow Master. Retail bottles are sold throughout Western and Central New York, and many area restaurants offer EBC on tap.

EBC now boasts three NY brewpubs: the original brewery in Ellicottville, EBC West in Fredonia, and Ellicottville Brewing on Chautauqua in Bemus Point. EBC’s newest addition is in the county seat, Little Valley, and will include a large brewery, the EBC Public Pub & Tasting Room, the Craft Brewing Science Center, an outdoor concert space, and a summer beer garden.

The Science Center seeks to teach the core components of brewing, with exhibits on the malting, hops, water make-up, yeast biology, equipment engineering, and more.

This site perfectly complements family-

EBC Head Brewer - Dan Minner

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Ellicottville Distillery's Apple Vodka

Winery of Ellicottville

Ellicottville Distillery

Stillhouse Brewery

Winery of Ellicottville

Ellicottville Distillery, the quintessential ski town’s latest addition to alcohol producers, sits four miles outside of the village. There, surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural fields, agronomist and farmer Charlie Bares and distiller Bryan Scharf focus on making the highest quality boutique spirits available in the New York State market. Their partnership allows them to focus on the quality and integrity of their product from seed to glass. Their line of spirits, The Agronomist, embodies this connection.

Stillhouse Brewery and Distillery, located on Route 219, across from Tim Hortons, will open in 2018. A 6,000 square foot warehouse will serve as a brewhouse and distillery, and the adjacent 8,000 square foot, two story, new construction building will house a bar and restaurant.

Winemaker Dominic Spicola learned the craft from his Italian-immigrant father, Francesco. Over the years, the two made countless gallons of wine for themselves, family, and friends. Thanks to their attention to detail and love for the process, this wine was consistent and delicious.

Erie County’s Bill Bursee plans to “bring a little bit of Buffalo to Ellicottville” by featuring trademarked beers named in honor of the history and culture of iconic Buffalo neighborhoods. Here’s a sampling: Iron Island Double IPA, Black Rock Porter 1812, and Kaisertown Hefeweizen.

Stillhouse is truly passionate about the quality and consistency of their beer, purchasing and installing state of the art equipment in order to supply patrons with the best product possible.

Now Dominic shares the winemaking tradition with his son-in-law, Sam Sheehy.

Together, they own and operate the Winery of Ellicottville, an award-winning winery on Monroe Street that opened in 2010.

The two make all of their wine on site with locally-grown grapes and berries, using both old-world and new techniques.

Focusing on soil structure and texture, nutrients, and local growing conditions, Charlie grows wheat, barley, corn, rye, and various other crops. Once harvested, crops are passed on to Bryan, who mashes, ferments, and distills. Ellicottville Distillery is currently offering Corn Whiskey, CornDistilled Vodka, and Apple-Distilled Vodka.

New for 2018: Honey Spirit. This single barrel craft spirit is made from 100% local honey.

Customers are welcome to watch the process in the production room, or hang out in the tasting room for daily tastings, group tastings, or seminars. Wine is also The bar and restaurant will have 54 taps, served by the glass and bottles are available wood-fired pizza ovens, and some Buffalo for purchase. favorites like beer-battered fish fries 14 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-1055 with rye bread—all using the freshest WineryOfEllicottville.com ingredients, and sourcing local when Follow Bryan and Charlie at possible.

FB.com/NoFarmNoBooze to stay in the 6600 Route 219, Ellicottville loop! Keep an eye out for fun events, new StillhouseEVL.com spirits, and amusing production photos.

5462 Robbins Rd., Ellicottville | (716) 307-1494 EllicottvilleDistillery.com

4MB beer is canned in-house

Stillhouse's custom tap handles

Distiller Bryan Scharf pouring his local vodka

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FOOD

FESTIVALS

Western New York Maple Festival April 28-29 Cattaraugus County has a sweet spot—Franklinville! In April 1963, this small town began celebrating its maple heritage with “Maple Sugar Week.” Now known as the Western New York Maple Festival, this celebration has evolved into a weekend full of family-friendly activities. Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, maple products sales, chainsaw demonstrations, helicopter rides, and more! Sign up for the SAPS 5k, visit the petting zoo, and check out the Antique Gas & Engine Show. For more information on the festival please visit FranklinvilleNY.org

Western NY Maple Festival in Franklinville

Hinsdale Horseradish Festival June 2 Come celebrate “All things Horseradish” at the 4th Annual Hinsdale Horseradish Festival. This fairly new (but extremely popular) event is held at the Hinsdale Memorial Park, just half a mile off of I-86.

Enjoy live music, demonstrations, vendors, and take home your very own jar of Maude Bell’s Horseradish! FatRootLLC.com

2017 Taste of Olean's "Main Entree" winner, Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino

Hinsdale Horseradish Festival

Taste of Olean July 22 Time to loosen your belt a few notches, gather family and friends, and head down to the 69th annual Taste of Olean! The event is held by the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce, and featured 13 restaurants in 2017. Restaurants offer “tastes” of their most popular dishes. These smaller portions cost between 50¢ and $3.50 each and allow attendees to try a little bit of everything.

The Marketplace at The Taste showcases local foods: packaged sauces, honey, mixes, canned sweets, pies, cheeses, and more. This event also features “Art in the Park,” sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. Here, local artists are invited to display and sell their artwork. The 2017 event featured 27 artists with watercolors, acrylics, oils, sculpture, basket weaving, and pottery.

Free admission! For more information visit OleanNY.com

Taste of Ellicottville August 11-12

The Taste of Ellicottville

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Come sample this trendy ski town’s best food at the 2018 Taste of Ellicottville. The town’s numerous restaurants set up café-style along the streets, offering a wide variety of samples of their most delicious, innovative, and time-trusted recipes. Regional television and radio personalities will sample and judge each restaurant’s signature dish in front of a live audience. Street performers and cooking demonstrations add to the excitement. Admission is free; food tickets cost $1 each, with samples ranging in price from one to five tickets. For more information visit EllicottvilleNY.com.

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SPECIALTY SHOPS

Not-Food Festivals

Cummins Cider Mill

(With Delicious Food!)

159 Portville-Ceres Rd., Portville | (716) 933-8890 Apple cider, donuts, and other specialty food items.

SEASONAL EMfun.us/Cummins

Cupcaked

22 Monroe St., Ellicottville | (716) 378-8850 New Gourmet cupcakes, cookies, brownies, scones, cakes, and more. Also offers event planning.

CupCakedEVL.com

M’Organic Market

124 West Main St., Allegany | (716) 701-6976 New Hidden Gem Organic, natural, and local grocery.

Take-out sandwiches, soup and smoothies.

FB.com/MOrganicMarket

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans PowWow: traditional Seneca cuisine like fry bread and corn soup Dom's Butcher Block

Dom’s Butcher Block

38 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-MEAT Fresh cut meats processed in house daily. Smoked meats, sausage, and more. Oils and vinegars by D’Avolio.

DomsButcherBlock.com

EVL Cheese Company

61 East Main St., Allegany | (716) 373-7933 Bakery with sweets, fresh breads, hearty soups, and delicious coffee drinks.

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5 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-1065 Upscale cheese and gourmet store, sliced from the Cuba Cheese Shoppe, with over 225 gourmet cheeses.

Customized cheese trays available and a selection of local art to purchase in store.

FB.com/TheEVLCheeseCompany

Thrive: Gluten-Free Treats & Juicery

Watson’s Chocolates

Main Street Sweets

130 South Union St., Olean | (585) 808-4021 Nutritious treats and fresh-made juices. Gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, and vegan options.

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Farmers' Markets

27 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2805 Manufacturer and retailer of fine chocolates since 1946. Famous for Buffalo's Best Sponge Candy.

WatsonsChocolates.com

They offer tasty and nutritious foods, harvested at the peak of the growing season. Farmers’ Markets produce is grown locally, and often sustainably.

Most markets also have vendors that sell other hand-crafted products like cheese, honey, baked goods, craft items, maple products, hanging baskets, garden plants, jams, and pasture-raised meats. South Dayton Farmers' Market features Amish vendors who sell baked goods as well. Visit ccAgHelp.com/Markets

Burdick Blueberries, East Otto

GROWN & RAISED Cattaraugus County, with its vast amount of countryside, has many working farms.

With our warm summers and cold winters, our area is perfect for growing a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and greenery. Our wide open spaces and nutrient-dense soil are conducive to raising livestock, including dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, elk, and bison. Visiting a working farm can be a wonderful family activity–educating and entertaining for children and adults alike! Several of our farms welcome visitors to come learn about farming, and experience farm life—have you ever milked a cow?! The Cattaraugus County Ag Trail brochure provides a list of these ag-related businesses, where they are located, a brief description, and their contact info.

Dyngus Day at the Olean Pulaski Club: pierogi, kielbasa, lazy golombki, potatoes, meatballs, rye bread St. John’s Block Party: formerly known as “Festa Italiana” and serving Italian sausage, meatball and cardoon sandwiches, polenta, beef cacciatore, pasta fagioli and a pasta bar Mahrajan Festival: traditional Lebanese favorites like grape leaves, hummus, kibbi, tabouli, kabobs, and fatayer pies India Fest: samosas, dosa, naan, lassi, and curries. Held every other year (next festival in 2019) OnoFest: tasty food from restaurants in the southwest corner of the County

TUESDAYS

Jefferson Park in Salamanca, 11am-5pm. Seasonal WEDNESDAYS

Park Square in Franklinville, 3pm-6pm. Seasonal FRIDAYS

Tractor Supply in Olean, 2pm-6pm. Seasonal SATURDAYS

Village Park in South Dayton, 9am-1pm. Seasonal Olean Center Mall, 8am-1pm. Seasonal CANTICLE FARM MARKET

December to mid-May: Tuesdays 2-6pm and first Saturdays of the month 10am-2pm; Mid-May to November: Tuesdays & Fridays 2-6pm

Join us in a night of fellowship and appreciation as our county's farmers and their neighbors sit down to break bread at the West Valley Fire Department. The 7th Annual Farmer-Neighbor Dinner seeks to form an open line of communication, which is essential to developing and maintaining good relationships between farm and non-farm neighbors. Featuring foods made from local products, it also paves the way for county farmers and businesses to showcase what they have to offer, and highlights current topics in the agricultural world with exhibitor displays and a guest speaker. This is a ticketed event, with details listed on ccAgHelp.com.

produce, consider becoming a part of a Community-Supported Agriculture farm.

There are three in the county, and each offers a variety of in-season, fresh produce that you can pick up weekly.

Canticle Farm Farm & CSA: 3835 S. 9 Mile Rd., Allegany Public Market: 3809 Old State Rd., Allegany (716) 373-0200 | CanticleFarm.org

Native Offerings Farm

8501 Maples Rd., Little Valley (716) 257-3006 | NativeOfferings.com

BackPorch Produce

10260 Fairview Rd., Farmersville Station (716)946-8308 | BackPorchProduce.com

To request the Ag Trail brochure, look for a u-pick farm, see Ag related events, or to If you are seeking out local flavors view the Farmer's Markets online, please and ingredients, and enjoy having the see ccAgHelp.com or call 1-800-331-0543. advantage of eating incredibly fresh

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ARTS Our locals embrace art wholeheartedly. The Arts add interest and life to communities.

Artists move us, inspire us, incite new questions within us, provoke curiosity, create excitement, and even spur outrage at times. This range of emotions and experience offered and encouraged by The Arts makes our communities homey, stimulating, and overall great places to live and visit. The Arts are life enhancing, entertaining, and help us to define our identities.

CCLAA's production of "Grease" OCT's award-winning production "9 to 5"

In its many forms, The Arts are one of the most pleasurable aspects life and society.

There are plenty of studies that value art as a cultural engagement and education attainment tool. For example, when young people take part in drama, structured music activities, and library activities, literacy, math, and language skills improve.

They offer entrepreneurship and platforms Each of our theatre companies offers local for new businesses to form and transform. residents the chance to share their gifts The Arts are alive and well in Cattaraugus and express themselves creatively. Dually, County. We have three theatre companies the audience members that attend these that put on regular performances performances feel a wide range of emotions: throughout the year. We have art centers relaxation, fellowship, inspiration, and a that display both local and international strong sense of community. Each company exhibits that speak to the state of society provides opportunities for theatrical and the feelings of the world. Individual involvement on many levels, from stage artists may open their studio to the public, hands, to musical ensemble involvement, offering a sneak peak at the creation to creating the backdrops and props process and chance to purchase one-of-a- necessary to enhance the performance. kind products. Artists may also sell their Olean Community Theatre has been wares in permanent display spaces or at providing quality, live entertainment for one of the many annual events that hold New York's Southern Tier since 1979. It space for artists to sell their work. Live is one of New York State's most awardmusic is featured in a countless number of winning community theaters, most recently our restaurants and bars. winning several TANYS Merit Awards in

THEATRE COMPANIES

Family Fun Day at the Arts Council

2017 for "9 to 5: the Musical" and "Assassins."

A true community effort, the first 25 years of their creation enabled 23 Directors, 18 Vocal Directors, 15 Choreographers, and eight Conductors to showcase their talents in over 100 productions. Visit them on Facebook for upcoming shows or online at OleanCommunityTheatre.com.

Olean Theatre Workshop has been providing family theater for over 35 years, enriching, educating, and entertaining the community through the shared experience of live performances. Twenty-eight of those years has been at the Washington

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OTW's production "And Then There Were None"

St. Theatre. They also offer a Theatre Workshop Kids' Program, which introduces children from Pre-K up through Grade 12 to the general technical aspects, and the performance side of theater. Visit them on Facebook for upcoming shows or online at OleanWorkshop.org.

The Cattaraugus County Living Arts Association calls the classic Ray Evans Seneca Theater home. Located in the center of the City of Salamanca, on the iconic corner of Broad Street and Main Street, the name pays homage to Ray Evans—songwriter best known for famous ditties like "Silver Bells" and "The Lemon Drop Kid" – who was born and raised in Salamanca. At least two full-scale productions and one annual Christmas Variety Show are held here each year. Free movies are presented the 3rd Saturday of each month, courtesy of the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce, The Ray & Wyn Ritchie Foundation, and various local businesses. They also hold summer programs and youth theater workshops.

Visit them on Facebook (Ray Evans Seneca Theater) for upcoming shows or online at RayEvansSenecaTheater.org.

2018 Theater performances (as well as yearly events) can also be found on the pull out map insert located in the center of this Guide.

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members, equipment rental for art festivals, and many instructor opportunities. They also feature regional artists in a retail space, providing artists with a permanent location to sell artwork. They are a NYS Council on the Arts Decentralization appointed Council, administering three grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Cattaraugus, Allegany and Chautauqua Counties. Early in 2018, CCAC will relocate to a newly renovated space at 110-112 West State Street where they will continue their mission and offerings.

The new location will have an expanded retail storefront and gallery presenting even more opportunities for exposure and sales of work created by local and regional artists. Stop by and visit the new home and experience a truly walkable, revitalized downtown Olean and an expanding arts community. Visit them on Facebook or CCAC provides open studio hours for online at MyArtsCouncil.net.  Cattaraugus County is fortunate to have the Cattaraugus County Arts Council (CCAC), which promotes the creation, presentation, and appreciation of arts and culture in the region. They help foster a place where people want to live, work, and raise families by offering a variety of art classes for adults and children, and professional development workshops for artists. They host the annual Art in the Park in Olean, Winter Arts Festival at Holiday Valley Resort, Free Family Art Day , the Southern Tier Biennial Contemporary Art Exhibition, as well as a member show. In addition to providing a professional art gallery for local and regional artists, they collaborate with Jamestown Community College-Cattaraugus County Campus to bring exhibitions of all mediums to the JCC Center Gallery.

Tina Hastings, Director, awards Miranda Turner, Olean Artist

CCAC's Family Arts Day

Deb Eck at her gallery opening "Working with Paper"

REGINA A. QUICK CENTER World-class art and antiquities grace the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University in the Village of Allegany. The Center displays a rich cache of artistic and historical masterpieces and artifacts, and hosts traveling exhibits in its four exhibit halls. Take in engaging theatrical productions, rousing musical performances, and multicultural acts in the Rigas Family Theater, located inside the "Quick Center." They present a wide array of skill through their Performing Arts Series presented each year in association with Friends of Good Music. A young people's performance schedule allows for

schools and school-aged students to view part of the Performing Arts Series or special performances for a low cost to broaden their horizons. Juried Art Exhibitions for school students are also featured throughout the year based upon age. The Museum offers tours and is free of charge and open to the public. There is a cost to performances, but

"Arabesque" Exhibition works by Liz Whitney Quisgard along with juried art

season subscriptions are available. See what exhibitions are currently on show and what performances are coming up by finding them on Facebook or visiting online at SBU.edu/QuickCenter.

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INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT The talent of our individual artists is much bigger than would be expected from a particularly rural area of the United States. With the beautiful inspiration of our natural surroundings, and the muselike peace and quiet unique to country living, it's no wonder that our artists are so spectacular. Notable artists include: Barbara Fox, illustrator and a Master Designer for the US mint; Carson Waterman, of the Seneca Nation, whose artwork has been displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, The Museum of the American Indian, the Ganondagan Historical Site, and prominently throughout the Seneca Allegany Casino; Jennifer Miller, of Featherdust Studios, winner of the 20152016 Federal Duck Stamp contest, with her acrylic painting of a pair of Ruddy Ducks and creator of elaborate costumes which can be seen on her website or by frequenting Pfeiffer Nature Center events.

This is just a small sampling of the talent Cattaraugus County artists have to offer.

Look for an upcoming 2018 Arts Trail brochure featuring individual artists in the County on EnchantedMountains.com.

2017 Ellis Island Quarter designed by Barbara Fox

Carson Waterman mural at the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

Classical performances take place in the county thanks to groups such as the Southern Tier Symphony, Olean Barbershop Chorus, and Keynote Chorus. Large scale musical acts are hosted by the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino, which in years past has hosted Hank Williams Jr., Chicago, Lonestar, Larry the Cable Guy, and Donnie and Marie Osmond. The Ellicottville Summer Music Festival and Allegany State Park's Rock the Park and Full Moon Beach Party are also a great way to enjoy outdoor concerts throughout the summer!

Take a look in our restaurant section of this Guide for restaurants and bars that feature live music, ranging from acoustic to rock. There’s great talent here, ready to help you rock the night away! The Hootz, a punk-country rock band originally from the Enchanted Mountains, is comprised of husband and wife duo, Luke and Ange Marino. Their pure, humorous, and harmonious music has gotten them on stage with national acts such as Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Parmalee, and Bret Michaels, plus gotten an album available on iTunes and heard on the radio. And they got their start right here in Cattaraugus County!

The Hootz at the 2017 Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Chuck Jaquith

Barbara Fox of Barbara Fox Art Studio FB.com/BarbaraFoxArtStudio Carson Waterman of Carson Waterman Native American Art CarsonWaterman.webs.com Jennifer Miller of Featherdust Studios Featherdust.com

Jennifer Miller’s Federal Duck Stamp – Ruddy Ducks

8420 Otto-Maples Rd. (County Rd. 13) Otto, NY 716-257-9549 or 716-244-2967

www.EastOtto.com

OPEN May 1 - December 24 Call ahead for daily hours A wonderful destination for pottery lovers!

Choose from a wide variety of original handmade functional stoneware.

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Culture

CULTURE The Enchanted Mountains Region celebrates its cultural richness and diversity. Our residents are proud of their heritage and encourage others to take part. Different events emphasize cultural education, but in fun ways: offering distinct foods, showing ethnic dances, and engaging in history. The most notable cultures are the Seneca Nation of Indians and the OldOrder Amish Community. Smaller, yet still significant strands of our complex pattern include African American, European, and Lebanese cultures.

EUROPEAN AND OTHER CULTURES Polish Americans have a long history in the City of Olean, traditionally in the north end and dating back to just before the 1900s.

The Olean Pulaski Club was established in 1948. As the Polish community of Olean began to intermarry, the Pulaski Club started to loosen its ethnic restrictions and open its doors to all who support Polonia.

This has allowed the Pulaski Club of Olean to survive and thrive while other Polish American clubs across the country have closed their doors. And while the club now has a diverse membership, it holds true to its Polish roots most noticeably with its Dyngus Day Celebration. Since its modern inception in 2010, this postEaster festival has become the largest Polish celebration in the region, drawing in festival goers of all ethnic backgrounds from across the Southern Tier and northern Pennsylvania to the North Union hall.

One of the celebration’s biggest draws is the food, which is prepared by the club’s Ladies Auxiliary. Check out other local clubs on the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce website, OleanNY.com.

St. Mary of the Angels BasilicaFest

added with Polish cuisine and a Polish twist. Featured Italian dishes include Italian sausage, meatball and cardoon sandwiches, polenta, beef cacciatore, pasta fagioli and a pasta bar with a variety of classic sauces.

To honor and celebrate Lebanese heritage, St. Joseph's Mahrajan Festival is held in the beginning of August each year and invites the community in to dine on traditional Lebanese foods. The menu typically includes chicken and beef shish kabobs, stuffed grape leaves, fatayer pies, kibbee, tabouli, and hummus served with flatbread.

You'll also find lazy pierogies, kielbasa, and hotdogs. The word "Mahrajan" loosely translated, means picnic or family gettogether. The festival not only includes great food, but you'll also find games such St. John's Block Party occurs each July and as blackjack, children's activities, a bounce was formerly known as Festa Italiana in house, live music, and belly dancing Olean. Come be Italian for the day at this demonstrations. fun filled event featuring Italian-American The St. Mary's Festival, now known as cuisine, a bocce tournament and live music.

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Francis designated the 102 year-old Roman Catholic church a Basilica. Shifting the focus to tours and viewing opportunities, there will be spiritual services offered as well in future events.

The Hindu Society of Olean and Allegany is a small community in Western New York with a mission to increase spiritual and cultural awareness through Hindu religious traditions. Every other year they host India Fest, typically held at the JCC Campus. Here they have traditional food and beverages, Bollywood music, Indian clothing and jewelry, Henna body art (Mehndi), dance and musical performances, and other entertainment.

It serves to celebrate the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of India with people of all backgrounds, so come explore the culture, music, and taste of India!

More information on any of these special events and other events happening in Cattaraugus County can be found at EnchantedMountains.com/Events.

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SENECA NATION OF INDIANS

Setting an Item Joe Curry Gala

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, also known as the “People of the Longhouse.”

Comprised of Chiefs from the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk, it operated under a sophisticated oral tradition. This code of conduct is known as the Great Law of Peace. The union was later expanded to include the Tuscarora, becoming the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.

The Hodinöhšyönih nations’ contiguous lands originally stretched across what is now 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 other Iroquois nations, the Seneca historically lived in longhouses, which were long, narrow bark-covered dwellings that housed several families. The Seneca are known as Onöndowa’ga:’, (pronounced: Oh-n’own-dough-wahgah) or “Great Hill People.” Traditional Seneca culture is defined by the clan system. There are eight clans among the Seneca: Bear, Beaver, Turtle, Wolf, 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 forage their food. Staples of the Seneca crop and diet were corn, beans, and squash, which are referred to as “Jöhehgöh,” the Three Sisters—considered to be special gifts from the Creator. Every aspect of the Seneca’s daily life came from the land or nature, including clothing, tools, cooking utensils, crafts and other materials.

Exhibit at SenecaIroquois National Museum

Cultural Center Rendering

New Cultural Center

Keeping the Legacy Alive The Seneca have lived in and cared for the forests, valleys, and shorelines of Western New York since before recorded history. The riches of the land and waters are revered among the Seneca, as it is their obligation to pass along this legacy. Today the Seneca Nation has over 8,500 enrolled members and holds title to five main territories in Western New York, specifically, the Allegany, Buffalo Creek, Cattaraugus, Niagara Falls, 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 nation members, especially its youth and elders.

For over forty years the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum has showcased both permanent and temporary exhibits that introduce visitors to the culture and history of the Onöndowa’ga:’ and Hodinöhšyönih, including longhouse and clan animal exhibits. The museum is currently located at 814 Broad St., Salamanca, but the Museum is working on building a new home! The Seneca Nation Gwë Dé Cultural Center is opening on August 1, 2018. The new Cultural Center will house not only the Museum and its archives, but also a 3D printing lab, green screens, classrooms, an Indian Marketplace, gift shop, and café.

Warmer months promise even more fun, with an amphitheater, working artists, a longhouse exhibit that you can stay in, and a walkable wetland Medicine Garden.

This impressive new space will be visible from I-86 and opposite the Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino. In fact, over 200 rooms at the Resort will have an amazing view of the impressive design and architecture of the Cultural Center. The Museum will offer spring and fall lecture series, host live entertainment throughout the summer, offer day camps for kids on school breaks, and display over 85,000 artifacts. The café will feature traditional Native American foods like corn wheels. Tours can be arranged for small or large groups, who will enjoy access to WiFi, ample parking, and restroom access.

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.

Highlights include the Main Street Mural overlooking the Allegheny River, Visit them online at SenecaMuseum.org.

Native American Arts, the Ohi:yo’ Social Traditional Pow Wow and Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow, Seneca Bingo, Seneca Iroquois National Museum, Seneca Nation Library, Highbanks Campground, SnowSnake and Lacrosse Games, and the Grand Opening of the new Cultural Center & Museum.

Learning about traditional beadwork at the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

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Highbanks Campground

The Seneca Nation Highbanks Campground, located on the Allegheny Reservoir’s shoreline, overlooks rolling hills and valleys, offering unparalleled views indicative of the region's landscape. Enjoy the comforts of cabins and chalets, relax in your RV, or pitch a tent and sleep under the stars. Tent and recreational vehicle sites have picnic tables, fire pits, and water and electrical hookups. Highbanks is open year-round and is fun for the entire family! Learn more about Highbanks at CampHighbanks.com The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow is an annual competition held in honor of all veterans. This cultural experience— full of dancers, singers, native regalia, and authentic Iroquois foods–has the largest Smoke Dance in North America. Become enamored with the visually stunning designs, beadwork, quill work, and ribbon work of the dancers. They range in age and represent the different Nations, all competing for the top prize in their category of dance. You will enjoy browsing through the numerous craft vendors selling handmade native jewelry, clothing, baskets, wooden lacrosse sticks, and more. Events start Friday night with live competitive singing and dancing. The night features some of the finest Native craft and food vendors around! The 2018 Seneca Veterans Pow Wow will be held July 20-22, 2018 at Veteran’s Park, 520 Broad Street Salamanca.

Visit SenecaPowWow.org or find them on Facebook!

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

Annual Indian Foods Dinner

Each October, the Jimersontown Presbyterian Church presents an Annual Indian Foods Dinner. The menu includes pre-colonial Iroquois dining on Seneca Nation Territory.

Native crafts are offered in the lobby area so folks can walk around after the deliciously huge meal. Menu items include: roast turkey, roast venison, boiled corn bread, fry bread, fried salt pork, hulled corn soup, mashed beans, buttered squash, and more.

Seneca Allegany Resort and Casino

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

Tips for Visiting Seneca Territory Your general guide should be to exercise common courtesy. Respect all rules, road signs, traffic signs, and do not litter.

Please stay out of private or restricted areas. Senecas take pride in protecting our Mother Earth, families, and elders. 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 Pow Wows, socials, or ceremonial events, please honor the traditions and witness the event as a spectator. Approach dancers and singers respectfully and ask for permission to take photos and/or video.

Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow

For more information on the Seneca Nation of Indians, please visit SenecaNation.com or the Seneca Media and Communications Center at (716) 945-1790.

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AMISH TRAIL Take a scenic drive through the rural countryside of Western Cattaraugus County and follow hand-painted signs down the side roads of NY’s Amish Trail. Visit Amish businesses where you can purchase a wide variety of goods, each made with incomparable hand craftsmanship. This is a place where you can take a step back in time, slow down and enjoy a simpler way of life. Adventure from one small shop to the next on a self-guided tour through the largest Old-Order Amish Community in the United States. You will find unique handiworks and observe Amish culture–a culture far from the modern world. If you’re looking for relaxation and a renewed spirit, you are apt to find it in farmlands, open spaces, and charming backdrops of NY's Amish Trail.

Notice the steel wheels

Amish 101 Different routes will have travelers spanning the western side of Cattaraugus County, between Gowanda and Randolph.

Appreciate unmatched Amish quality and craftsmanship. Well-known for their work ethic, Amish artisans are also famous for the exceptional quality of their products.

Expect to find colorful handmade quilts and rugs, detailed indoor and outdoor furniture, fun wooden toys, fresh baked goods, candies, jams and cheese. However, leave your debit and credit cards at home – they only accept cash. Shops are closed on Sundays, some Wednesdays, certain holidays, and for barn raisings, weddings, and funerals.

Please remember to respect the privacy and personal property of our Amish neighbors.

The Amish consider photographs in which they can be recognized “graven images.”

Show courtesy and respect by refraining from taking recognizable photos of the Amish.

Lovely spring afternoon on the Amish Trail

Amish produce stand

birdhouses for the backyard, or live starter The countryside is beautiful in the winter, with scenic views that go on for miles. Hills plants for your garden.

During the summer, the roadside stands and valleys are covered with snow, pristine, overflow with fresh produce. Keep an eye quiet, and still. Although it is possible to out for canned goods, colorful handcrafted explore the Amish Trail during the winter, rugs and quilts, woven baskets, handmade the roads may be tricky to handle. Prepare furniture, fun wooden toys, and delicious before heading out by reading helpful tips goat milk fudge. Plan your route ahead of on AmishTrail.com.

time or simply go where the summer winds Don’t forget Amish stores while shopping take you. for gifts! Not only are there quality items Experience the most beautiful time of the found in the Amish shops in the Towns year on NY’s Amish Trail as trees transition of Randolph, Conewango, Leon and South from the crisp greens of summer to the Dayton, there are also "English" businesses crimson, rust, bronze, olive, and gold hues in the area that are just as fascinating of autumn. You’re likely to see Amish and unique. Leave the stress of Christmas As you tour the enchanted countryside, farmers harvesting their fields with teams shopping at the mall! Instead, come take drive cautiously and watch for black, slow- of draft horses as the countryside glows your time (take a breath) and find an moving, horse-drawn buggies. For more with the rich hues of the season. Fall is enjoyable shopping experience. information, please visit AmishTrail.com. the last opportunity for these resilient and resourceful folk to prepare for winter. They take advantage of the last few weeks of fair In the springtime, you will see meticulously weather by working together to ensure the kept gardens coming to life and horse- community's needs are met throughout powered plows tilling the fields. Look winter. for freshly made maple syrup, quaint

Seasons of NY’s Amish Trail

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Amish Trail Members

While you’re in the area, check out an alpaca farm and store like Cardinal Acres Alpacas, Cozy Cabin Alpacas, or Slice of Heaven Alpacas to experience these kidfriendly, fiber-bearing animals. Shop at

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Mystic Hill Olde Barn, Randolph Retail Company, or Heaven Scent/Copy Central and browse the large selections of goods.

Pick out the motorcycle of your dreams at Gowanda Harley-Davidson to see Amish country from a different perspective. Grab a footlong and fries at Racer's Restaurant in South Dayton or enjoy a vegan dish at the Mustard Seed Restaurant. Information about these businesses and other "English" member businesses is available at AmishTrail.com.

Resources Make an adventure out of finding the products you like by visiting AmishTrail.com. Here you’ll find addresses of Amish shops, tourism businesses, and trails throughout the county. Brochures and maps are available at various Amish shops, New York’s Amish Trail partners, tour companies, the Persia Town Hall, the Amish Trail Welcome Center at the Randolph Town Hall, or by calling 1-800-331-0543.

Amish Countryside Eyes in the Sky Productions

Tours No sense of direction? Then sign up for a fascinating tour with an expert guide Yarn for Ewe who will let you in on a few local secrets.

Book a tour reservation with with the Leon Historical Society by calling (716) 296-5709 or the Randolph Area Community Development Corporation Tours at The African American Center for Cultural Development (AACCD) values, (716) 358-9701 ext. 208. promotes, and integrates the history of our area by celebrating the talents, lives and Della, AACCD history of African Americans in the region.

Director, Through various events, movie screenings, presenting as lectures, and other observances, AACCD Sarah Johnson seeks to benefit the area and increase community pride. A Walking Tour of African American History in Olean was developed and can be taken either as a self-journey or guided tour. This walking tour is just over two miles long. On group tours, the guide will present history at each site. Please note that this is a tour only and that the visitor should respect the privacy of the present owners. This tour will take you through a small section of Olean’s African American history, including people who have played an important role in Olean’s growth and significant locations like Olean’s Underground Railroad. AACCD‘s Director, along with the Cattaraugus County Historical Advisory Committee, created “The Underground

Randolph Retail Company

AFRICAN AMERICAN CENTER Railroad in Cattaraugus County...A County Wide Fight for Freedom" brochure which features peoples, places, societies, and potential routes taken through the County.

Learn stories of a tar and feather incident in Olean or all about "Aunt Sarah Johnson,” a runaway slave who found her way to Olean and was befriended by Dr. Mead who then taught her midwifery. Mrs. Johnson went on to become a valued and treasured icon in the Olean Community. Join in the annual Juneteenth Celebration held each June with ethnic foods, live entertainment, drumming circles, and poetry readings.

Visit the Center online at aacOlean.org or find them on Facebook!

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History

HISTORY History is all around you. While you may have learned about the major events that shaped the world and our Country into what it is today, you don't have to visit Rome, Gettysburg, or Machu Picchu to experience reflections of the past. Learning about local history can help you see the bigger picture of our past, putting into context the countless individuals and situations that made us who we are today. They have contributed to the ongoing story of your community, of the landscape surrounding you and the United States as a whole. Feel the connection of our landscapes to the long-ago past of the Ice Age while visiting some of our most famous locations like Rock City Park and Allegany State Park.

Discover the interesting stories about how this county evolved. These stories created the present–they are worth knowing and preserving.

Cattaraugus County Historical Museum & Research Library Tour

York State. A Columbian Mammoth, both tusks together weigh about 150 pounds, and the skull weighs about 200 pounds.

When living, the mammoth probably stood about 14 feet high at the shoulder. We have had the privilege of having it on exhibit since August 2016. This is one of the most unusual objects of local natural history, so If you're a history buff, try diving into the make sure to stop by the Museum before many museums scattered throughout the it's too late!

County. Uncover exhibits that display the Or take a trip anytime to view the mammoth found in the town of Randolph, informational kiosks (and the fish!) on the the area's concentrated and deeply Mammoth located at the Randolph Fish powerful knife history, tools of yesteryear, Hatchery.

Native American beadwork, railroad cars, 10943 Hatchery Rd., Randolph | (716) 358-4755 antique clothing, Civil War weapons, and dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7742.html other fine examples of our past.

Being housed in a historical location itself, The Cattaraugus County Museum has the Cattaraugus County Museum has a an extraordinary and massive exhibit, yearly series called "Summer at the Stone showing until April of 2018. The 'Randolph House." These FREE events are held at 7pm Mammoth' was found during work to dig a on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, new pond at the State Fish Hatchery outside from June to August, and feature a wide of Randolph in May of 1934. The Randolph array of topics, scope, and presenters. Here Mammoth is one of the most complete is the 2018 Summer at the Stone House mammoth specimens ever found in New Schedule:

IVHS's Miner's Cabin in Franklinville

What's New Annual FREE Family Day event at the Cattaraugus County Museum is held during the NYS Path Through History Weekend.

This day of family programs includes wildlife education, live music, and historical demonstrations. Most of the other Museums in Cattaraugus County also open their doors for interactive exhibits, genealogical research, fun photo ops, and free admission this weekend. Date: June 16, 2018

Bicentennial Celebrations In 2018, the Little Valley, Great Valley, and Leon townships will be celebrating their bicentennials with special events pertaining to their history.

Visit HistoricPath.com to learn more.

Jun 14 Sam Genco: "Alonzo Samson" Jun 28 Phillip Payne: "World War I" Jul 12

Dave Ruch: “Traditional Folk Music of New York State, Vol. II"

Jul 26 James Huntington: "Charles Huntington and the Mound Builders" Aug 9

Della Moore: “Aunt Sarah Johnson"

Aug 23 Allen Hopkins: “Music of the World Wars" Salamanca Area Historical Society Museum

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9824 Route 16, Machias| (716) 353-8200 www.CattCo.org/Museum

ANTIQUE SHOPS Cattaraugus County is full of antique shops from the Salamanca Mall Antiques, with 1,000 individual vendors and 60,000 square feet, to the small mom and pop collectible antique shops. Scouring these shops will unearth all sorts of treasures, from furniture and tools to dolls and that special toy from your childhood. For a listing, please see EMFun.us/Antiques.

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SALAMANCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM* 125 MAIN STREET, SALAMANCA, NY 14779

MORE THAN PHOTOS ON A WALL WE MAKE HISTORY COME ALIVE

WEBSITE: salamancanyhistoricalmuseum.org

EMAIL: salahistsoc125@hotmail.com  716-945-2946

Exhibit photo from the American Museum of Cutlery

OPEN: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday – 10:00 – 4:00 p.m. *FULL HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY

AREA MUSEUMS

Ashford Historical Society Howe Prescott Salt Box Museum House

The Cattaraugus County Museum is home to a research library you can visit and staff who will help you find what you are looking for (fees may be present). When it comes to genealogy, there is much to explore. There are ancestors to be found, mysteries to be solved, and stories to be written. Most of our museums have excellent genealogical information and historians who have a vast knowledge of family histories in their respective area.

African American Center for Cultural Development

Bedford Corners Historical Site

Look for new address soon!

(716) 255-7965 | aacOlean.org

Allegany Area Historical Association

25 N. Second St., PO Box 162, Allegany | (716) 372-2918 FB.com/AlleganyHeritageCenter

Allegany State Park Historical Society

Administration Building Museum Old Quaker Store Museum ASP Rt. 3, Salamanca (716) 354-2182 or 354-9101 FB.com/AlleganySPHS

American Museum of Cutlery 9 Main St., Cattaraugus (716) 257-9813 | AMCut.com

Antler Shed Whitetail Museum 8558 Hebdon Rd., West Valley (716) 699-4427

5380 School St., West Valley (716) 942-3885

Route 305, Deer Creek Rd. and Dodge Creek Rd., Portville (716) 933-8917 | PortvilleHistory.org

Cattaraugus Area Historical Society Museum

23 Main St., Cattaraugus (716) 257-3429 or 257-3971

3031 Rt. 98, Franklinville (716) 676-2590 or 676-4018 IschuaValleyHistoricalSociety.org

Ischua Valley Historical Society, The Miners Cabin 9 Pine St., Franklinville (716) 676-2590 IschuaValleyHistoricalSociety.org

Leon Historical Society Museum

62 Main St., Leon | (716) 296-5709 LeonHistoricalSociety.webs.com

Cattaraugus County Historical Museum

Mansfield Area Historical Society Museum

Cutco/Ka-Bar Visitors Center

Medora Ball Museum

9824 Rt. 16, Machias (716) 353-8200 www.CattCo.org/Museum

1040 E. State St., Olean (716) 790-7000 | Cutco.com

Dayton Historical Museum

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

East Otto Historical Museum

8980 Reed Hill Rd., East Otto (716) 257-3337

Ellicottville Historical Society Museum

2 Washington St., Ellicottville (716) 699-8415 or 699-2162 FB.com/EVLHSM

Fannie E. Bartlett Historical House & Olean Point Museum 302 Laurens St., Olean (716) 376-5642 CityOfOlean.org/History

7691 Toad Hollow Rd., Little Valley (716) 257-9288 MansfieldNY.org 9068 Otto East Otto Rd., Otto (716) 257-9479

Perrysburg Historical Museum

10460 Peck Hill Rd., Perrysburg (716) 532-1558

Portville Historical & Preservation Society Museum

17 Maple Ave., Portville (716) 933-8917 | PortvilleHistory.org

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 EMFun.us/Museum-Salamanca

Gowanda Area Historical Society Museum

Salamanca Rail Museum

Hinsdale Historical Society Museum

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

2 Chestnut St., Gowanda (716) 532-4064 | GowandaAHS.org

3826 Main St., Hinsdale (716) 307-7699 Hinsdaleny.org/html/history.html

170 N. Main St., Salamanca (716) 265-2109 EMFun.us/Museum-Rail

814 Broad St., Salamanca (716) 945-1760 SenecaMuseum.org

What's New Check out the Cattaraugus County History Geotrail 3! The third in a three-part series that will have you visiting each town, village, and city in the county at a site with local historical value. The trails will take you on a time travel journey from some of our earliest to more recent history. Topics will be fun, fascinating, and have you diving into stories of early industry, transportation changes, everyday heroes, settlement into our county, and more. We hope that exploring historical sites (some well-known, some obscure) and reading an enticing bit of history at each geocache location will spark more interest in exploring our past. Look into joining one of our Historical Societies or attending our historically classic events! View these and more county history on HistoricPath.com.

The Heritage Brochure and Map, developed by the Cattaraugus County Historical Advisory Committee and the Cattaraugus County Tourism department, features four historical driving tours that follow the main routes through the county. Journey along Route 62, Route 219, Route 16, and Old Chautauqua Road, the first road through the County, and discover the history that remains. These tours will lead you into the history of Cattaraugus County. As you travel, each tour will conjure up images of our towns and villages in their heyday and help you to discover changes that occurred over time. This brochure also includes the St. Bonaventure University Walking Tour, a list of our museums and societies, along with contact info, and our Historic Registry sites. For your free copy, please request online at HistoricPath.com/Request or call 1-800-331-0543.

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Stories of ghosts and the research teams who investigate them are becoming increasingly popular. They seek to explain the unknown and answer the burning question "What happens after we die?"

Ghost-hunting groups around the country are swelling with members--their popularity fueled by television shows, the Internet, and the increasing availability of high-tech equipment. The Haunted History Trail of New York State is a collection of over 65 creepy, spooky, and downright haunted locations, spanning over 400 miles across the state. This trail invites the paranormalcurious to participate in guided ghost tours and special events. Furthermore, serious investigative teams can explore and survey ghost-hunting locations. Cattaraugus County has two locations that fit the spooky bill and are featured on the NYS Haunted History Trail: The Haunted Hinsdale House and The Wildwood Sanitarium.

The Haunted Hinsdale House, perhaps the most famous haunted house in New York State, has all the elements of a good ghost story: a mysterious history, strange sightings, unexplainable events, and even a couple of exorcisms. The house on McMahon Road first gained notoriety when the book, "Echoes of a Haunting" was published in September 2000 by Clara Miller. Clara and her husband, Phil Dandy lived in the house along with their children in the early 1970s and were visited by many spirits during their time there. The family was so haunted that they called in Father Alphonsus from St. Bonaventure University to perform an exorcism on the house. This seemed to work for a short while, but as time went by the Dandy family lost the battle and left the property. In 2006, The Discovery Channel filmed an episode of "A Haunting" based on the events at the house. Forward to 2016 -- current owner of the house Daniel Klaes uses the house as a research facility for paranormal investigators. The spirits are still there and he has uncovered even more of the property's history. Klaes even wrote a book, "Hinsdale House: An American Haunting" released in 2016.

The house once again made it to national television and was featured on Destination America's "Paranormal Lockdown" in April 2016, and then again in October of 2016 on TLC's Halloween special, "Paranormal Lockdown."

The Wildwood Sanitarium was officially opened in 1906 as a Sanitarium and Bath House. It was a holistic healing center and the only one of its kind in NYS when it opened. Dr. Henderson and Dr. Perry specialized in Osteopathy Therapy and also welcomed patients seeking a cure for alcoholism, drug addiction, and any condition except infectious and contagious diseases. Each patient received individual attention and took advantage of the bath house in the basement. It became a Tuberculosis Clinic in 1923, and then it was owned by several different families and later used as apartments. Over the years it has been known to have paranormal activity including shadow figures, orbs, Electronic Voice Phenomenon and people have reported being touched or pushed.

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WATER PADDLE TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT

Kayaking at Quaker Lake

KAYAKING Kayaking allows you to explore and admire the beautiful scenery in the Enchanted Mountains in a completely new way. There's nothing quite like being on the water. Exploring the coastlines of our lakes or rivers provides an opportunity to view animals, plants and varying landscapes. Our lakes are big enough for a full day of enjoyment, but not so big that you’ll lose sight of the coast line view.

What's New - Launches Floating docks have been installed in the Town of Allegany near the First Street Bridge at Allegany River Park and the Town of Portville (called the Linn Launch or Steam Valley Road Launch). There is also a public boat launch in Olean at West Riverside Dr., just off S. Union St. These are handicapped accessible launches.

Allegheny River One of our best locations is the Allegheny River. With new launches (some handicap accessible) being added and projects popping up along the shoreline, it truly is a new way to enjoy the Enchanted Mountains. The Allegheny River enters New York State near Portville, then continues through Allegany State Park where it eventually joins the Allegheny Reservoir. Kayakers can paddle on over 50 miles of water, devoid of dams, when the water is at sufficient heights. Many times kayakers will catch a glimpse of bald eagles, which are starting to make a strong comeback due to multiple conservation efforts.

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"Catt" Creek Cattaraugus Creek is another great place to enjoy a scenic trip down a river. However, it must be approached with caution as sections are very challenging. This includes sections that can be secluded or contain drops and dangerous recirculating currents.

Go with an expert or someone who is familiar with the layout, like the Zoar Valley Paddling Club. Look for them on Facebook.

Other rivers that are frequently used by kayakers include Conewango Creek, Great Valley Creek, Ischua Creek, Oil Creek, and Olean Creek. Beginners should try Quaker Lake and Red House Lake in Allegany State Park. Detailed information on the conditions or obstacles you may meet on those creeks can be found at EMFun.us/Paddle.

Cattaraugus Creek in Gowanda

Canoe, Kayak and Float Events Cattaraugus County hosts three regattas annually: the extremely popular Great Valley Regatta, held at the beginning of May; the Falling Leaves Regatta on the Ischua Creek which is held in September; and the Wounded Warrior Regatta, typically held in June.

Adventure Bound onthefly hosts PaddleFest every June. This PaddleFest two-day event allows visitors to try standup paddleboards and kayaks for free, either on Spruce Lake or their demo center. Food Kayak Rentals trucks, live music, and kids races help to create a full day of fun in Don't have a Kayak? You can rent one from Allegheny Adventures, the sun. located at Four Mile Brewing (think lunch and brew before, during or after your adventure). They will meet you at any of the local launches with kayaks for your whole group! Rental is by the hour and cost goes down as time goes up, so relax and enjoy a full day on the Allegheny River.

You can also rent a kayak, standup paddleboard, paddleboat, canoe, and lifejackets at Allegany State Park's Red House Boat House. Open during the warmer months, it is a great time to spend some time on Red House or Quaker Lakes.

Going Kayaking with Allegheny Adventures on the Allegheny River in Olean Red House Boat House White Water Rafting on the "Catt" in Zoar Valley

RAFTING Whitewater rafting on the Cattaraugus Creek begins with snowmelt in early spring and then again in autumn, when rains raise the water level back up. Ride the waves of Class III & IV whitewater here, but do so with one of the guide companies that can mold a journey to suit your skill level.

Adventure Calls Outfitters: 1-888-270-2410 | Adventure-Calls.com Zoar Valley Canoe & Rafting: 1-800-724-0696 | ZoarValleyRafting.com

Wherever you decide to put in, it is important to know where public launches are located as much of the land bordering these bodies of water is privately-owned or Reservation land. You can find more information at EMFun.us/Paddle.

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Onoville Marina on the Allegheny Reservoir

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Highbanks Campground, recently renovated and reopened in the Boats make it easy to take a break from the real world. Soak up Steamburg area also offers a boat launch and year round camping. some sun, melt away into the relaxing rhythm of the waves, and Only watercrafts with up to 5 hp electric motors can be used on Quaker and Red House Lakes in Allegany State Park. leave your problems onshore.

Eat nearby at some excellent restaurants including the Horseshoe Inn, Nic-L-Inn, and the Hide-A-Way Restaurant. Grab something There are 91 miles of shoreline on the Allegheny Reservoir, quick like a sub from the Turtle Pit or a hot dog from Bayview Mini and you can launch from Onoville Marina, the largest inland Mart. Refer to our "Food and Drinks" section for more details. marina in New York State. Located in the southwest corner of the Enchanted Mountains, Onoville Marina features 400 dock slips, 70 camp sites, fuel dock, sanitary facilities, launch ramp, picnic shelters, camping, playground, showers, and a round-the-clock staff for any need you might have.

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Don't have a boat? You can rent one from Bayview Mini Mart right across the street from the Marina. Grab a delicious burger and ice cream cone while you sit and enjoy the scenic view from their boat-shaped seating area!

Needless to say, you can enjoy almost any activity around the marina. They open in early May. Camping and boat launching are available until mid-October.

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FISHING You can’t mention water without thinking about fishing. Whether you're a fair weather fisherman or an avid angler, we have a great fishing spot waiting for you. One of our most popular spots is Cattaraugus Creek, which borders our county on the north, and is continually listed as one of the top Steelhead Fishing Sites. Other creeks with great trout fishing include Clear Creek, Ischua Creek, and Mansfield Creek.

Our lakes, although man-made and shallower than neighboring lakes, still provide excellent habitat for many sports fish, including tiger musky in Lime Lake and walleye along the reservoir. Throw a line in at New Albion, Case, Harwood, Quaker or Red House Lakes for even more fishing fun!

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Our lakes, streams, and creeks have over 50 public access sites and are stocked with fish raised at the Randolph Fish Hatchery, a division of NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The early spring stocking schedule is posted on the DEC’s website. Volunteers are welcome to follow stock trucks and help stock young trout. Trout season opens on April 1, 2018. A NYS fishing license is needed to fish in our waters, including in Allegany State Park.

The Seneca Nation of Indians has exclusive rights to hunting and fishing on its territories. If you are fishing on a Seneca Nation of Indians Reservation you need a SNI Fishing License but you do not need a NYS Fishing License. For places to purchase either your NYS or Seneca Nation Fishing Licenses and other tips and places to cast, visit EMFun.us/fishing.

Fishing Guide Services We have several guides that will show you where to fish, which equipment to use, and provides lessons and clinics. Not just for beginners, these guides provide you with necessary details so you can focus on what’s biting!

Adventure Bound onthefly Also offers fishing from a Stand Up Paddleboard (716) 217-4047 | AdventureBoundOnTheFly.com Cattaraugus Creek Outfitters Cabins available along the Catt Creek (716) 479-2327 | CCOFlyFishing.com Sweetwater Fly Fishing Guide Service (716) 472-3934 | WNYFlyFishing.com Whitetail Country Sports World (716) 373-2144 | WhiteTailSportsWorld.com

What's New Williams Outdoor, in Salamanca, offers fishing licenses (both NYS and Seneca Nation), live bait, and fishing gear! FB.com/WilliamsOutdoorLLC

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Winter Sports

WINTER SPORTS WINTER IS A SPECIAL TIME--SILENT, SNOWY FORESTS AND FROZEN LAKES MAKE A MAGICAL LANDSCAPE TO EXPLORE BY FOOT, SKI, SNOWSHOE OR SNOWMOBILE.

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If you've heard of Western New York State, you've likely heard the term "Lake Effect Snow." It evokes images of the chilled and weary shoveling their way out of eight-foot snow piles that dropped overnight. Winter may seem bitter and inhospitable, but there is snow much to keep you busy in the Enchanted Mountains. You will find yourself warming up to winter in no time!

Picture this: Snow covered trees lining the hills, zipping over well-maintained trails on your snowmobile or shredding down powdered slopes and trails at Holiday Valley (which just happens to be celebrating its 60th anniversary this year!).

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Skiing not your thing? Snow tubing is enjoyable for the whole family. Not far from the Resort, there is the 22-lane Holiday Valley Skiing and snowboarding are fun and exciting ways to stay active Tubing Park. Feel the rush of the cold winter air as you sail down a during colder months. Holiday Valley Resort features 60 trails 900-foot long lane with a 100 foot vertical drop. Ready to go again? and slopes with a 750-foot vertical drop, 13 lifts and four terrain Just hook on to the handle tow and get pulled back up the hill! A warming hut is available at the base with a snack bar, fireplace parks. and restrooms. Call (716) 699-TUBE While Mother Nature provides plenty of snow, dropping on average 180 inches of snowfall each year, Holiday Valley Resort takes it to another level. Each year, they invest in snowmaking equipment, currently totaling 611 snowguns and 95% snowmaking coverage. Furthermore, Holiday Valley offers nighttime skiing at its finest--39 slopes and trails remain open well after dark, creating a magical world of twinkling lights dotting the slopes. Holiday Valley offers plenty of lodging options with the Inn at Holiday Valley, the Tamarack Club, and SnowPine Village, and frequently packages lodging with lift tickets. Check the snow reports for updates by visiting HolidayValley.com!

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Holimont is North America's Largest Private Ski Resort, but opens its doors to non-members during the week. The terrain is incredible, the lift lines are short, and the grooming impeccable.

These slopes are North-facing, creating amazingly true fall lines. The Resort is expanding westward and new trails are created every year.

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Family-friendly, it also has a great sense of community. Fiftytwo slopes and trails with 100% snowmaking coverage. Please note there is no night time skiing available here, so cash in that personal day for some fun in the snow!

HoliMont is listed in CNN Travel's "9 of the World's Best Private Ski Resorts"

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Tucked away in the hills of the Enchanted Mountains is the funloving and picturesque village of Ellicottville. People come from miles around to play on the slopes, enjoy first-class lodging, and wander the streets--shopping, eating, exploring, and enjoying the small town hospitality. Not only is this the home of our two ski resorts (Holiday Valley and Holimont), it also has a downtown area that houses a variety of restaurants, eclectic shops and active night life. Often called the “Aspen of the East,” and described as Rockwellesque, you can create memories here that will last a lifetime.

Stop to see Rachel at the Purple Doorknob, a shop dedicated to socks! With over 1,000 different sock designs, you won’t leave empty-handed.

See what locally-grown ingredients Dennis is using at Bike and Bean. (Yes, a burrito shop that sells and services bikes!) Whenever possible, burritos are made using seasonal vegetables from Canticle Farm, grass-fed beef from Randolph, and Antibiotic Free Chicken from Fredericksburg, PA. Slow down at the Ellicottville Country Store & Antiques, just outside of the Village. Like country stores of days gone by, they feature gifts, bulk foods, old fashioned penny candy and more.

Upstairs houses the Antique Galley, which features multiple dealer booths. There's also an adjoining diner which serves hot breakfast and lunch.

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GOLFING 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 gang together and call one of the courses below for a tee time or check our website for Overnight Stay Deals and Golf Packages.

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Bartlett Country Club – 18 Hole | 32 Euclid Ave., Olean | (716) 372-5175 | BartlettCountryClub.com Birch Run Country Club – 9 Hole | 4130 Birch Run Rd., Allegany | (716) 373-3113 | BirchRunGolfClub.com Cardinal Hills Golf Course – 18 Hole | 78 Conewango Rd., Randolph | (716) 358-5409 | CardinalHillsNY.com Elkdale Country Club – 18 Hole | 4676 NY 353, Salamanca | (716) 945-5553 | ElkdaleCC.com Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond Course – 18 Hole | 6557 Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville (716) 699-2345 | HolidayValley.com

Ischua Valley Country Club – 9 Hole 8093 Rt.16, Franklinville | (716) 676-3630 FB.com/IschuaValleyCountryClub St. Bonaventure Golf Course – 9 Hole | Approx 269 E. Main St., Allegany | (716) 372-7692 StBonavenue.com/St-Bonaventure-Golf-Course Turkey Run Golf Course – 9 Hole| 11888 Bixby Hill Rd., Arcade | (716) 492-2888 | TurkeyRunArcade.com

Mini-Golfing There's nothing like a rousing game of miniature golf for family laughs. Play 18hole courses at any of the spots below:

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Good Times of Olean | 800R East State St., Olean (716) 379-8210 | GTOFood.com Mystic Water Resort Miniature Golf 620 Parkside Dr., Limestone | (716) 925-8553 MysticWaterResort.com Sprint Speedway | 3353 Rt. 16, Olean | (716) 440-0556 Tasta Pizza Miniature Golf | 1521 W. State St., Olean (716) 373-2393 | TastaPizzaOlean.com

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What's New Check out the driving range at Woodside Tavern on the Range in Olean! Not only can you tee off at their spacious driving range, you can enjoy lunch at the same time. You can also enjoy a drink while driving balls, which makes this range a great place to relax.

Woodside Tavern | 3319 West River Rd., Olean (716) 307-6772 | WoodsideTavern.com

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Spruce Lake with Adventure Bound onthefly Holiday Valley

HOLIDAY VALLEY IN THE SUMMER When mentioning Holiday Valley Resort, images of a winter wonderland, packing up the gear for skiing, or sitting in the lodge by the fireplace might come to mind. More recently though, Holiday Valley Resort has become known for its amazing “off-season� activities, enjoyed on the slopes when they are in shades of color other than white! Look for plenty of exciting events throughout the year as well, with a Mudslide in June, a Summer Music Festival on the 4th of July weekend, a Fall Festival over Columbus Day Weekend, and a Beer and Wine Festival in November.

Located near the Tannenbaum Lodge at the west end of Holiday Valley, Sky High Aerial Adventure Park offers an Aerial Park, a Climbing Forest, and a Mountain Coaster. From late summer through early autumn (including during the Fall Fest) they offer chairlift rides so you can view the beautiful trees that line the slopes.

Sky High Aerial Adventure Park

The Aerial Adventure Park is a playground in the trees that features a series of platforms and bridges. Use strategy and balance to cross bridges, climb ladders, and soar on zip lines to get to the next platform, all while safely harnessed in and with trained staff nearby to help. There are 13 courses total, which vary in difficulty.

The Sky Flyer Mountain Coaster is an effortless adrenaline rush where "cars" pull riders up the track only to zigzag down 2,940 hair-raising feet while maneuvering 15 curves, 12 waves, a jump and a corkscrew spiral. Best of all you control the speed on the way down!

The Climbing Forest is a 3-D version of a climbing wall and is the only one of its kind in New York State. Ten trees outfitted with color coded climbing holds, with difficulty ranging from very easy to very challenging. Climb up and rappel down! There's a special kids' area where the youngest climbers can reach an elevation of about 6 feet up and then climb back down.

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These adventures are generally open May through October, but because they're weather dependent, we encourage you to call first.

(716) 699-HIGH or view more information online at HolidayValley.com/Summer.

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ATV & MOTORSPORTS If you have an ATV or UTV, then pack up and head out for a day of fun on over 10 miles of well-maintained and well-marked trails at The Woods at Bear Creek’s Bear Run ATV Park. Built in 2015 over 750 acres, these trails are designed for riders of all skill levels. All machines must be registered and insured. However, because UTVs cannot be registered in New York State, only insurance is required. Anyone riding here is required to sign a waiver and abide by the Rules and Code of Conduct.

Bear Creek hosts at least one ATV Dice Run a year, including bands, food, and camping.

In fact, you can camp at Bear Creek any time of the year—try a Luxurious Glamping Cabin, a rustic Bear's Den Cabin, or pitch a tent on one of the Tent Platform Sites. Look for special deals, maps, the Code of Conduct and a liability waiver form on their website, TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com.

September. Both offer 35 miles to ride Slow it down some with a friendly goon, chicken BBQs, raffles, and vendors. kart competition. Sprint Speedway, in EnchantedMountains.com/Events Olean, has a .10 mile concrete oval go-kart From Late Model racing to Go-Karts, race track that is fast and challenging! Sprint to Cattaraugus County for motorsport fun. Speedway also has miniature golf, frisbee Register to race or enjoy from the sidelines golf, camping and fishing. Open Thursdaysat Little Valley Speedway or Freedom Sundays, spring, summer, and fall.

Each year, the Enchanted Mountains host two additional ATV Dice Runs: the Limestone Volunteer Fire Department's in August, and the Knapp Creek Volunteer Fire Department's in

Skateland of Franklinville has go-karts, indoor roller skating, laser tag, a teen dance club, batting cages, a video arcade and more.

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Motorsports Park. The season runs from FB.com/Sprint-Speedway the end of May to mid-September. You'll experience Street Stock, Late Models, Once a go-kart track, Chapel Hill Raceway was recently upgraded with new fencing.

Modifieds and more!

This asphalt track is now a racing facility Little Valley Speedway | 501 Erie St., Little Valley (716) 938-9146 | LittleValleySpeedway.com that has specialty events 3-4 times per Freedom Motorsports Park | 11909 Marble Springs year for TQ Midgets, and hosts some Delevan | (716) 725-5464 NYPA Midget Association sanctioned FreedomMotorsportsPark.com races. Anyone can come and watch the excitement and enjoy a full concession stand. There are potential plans in the future to expand so find them on Facebook!

Chapel Hill Raceway | 4716 Chapel Hill Rd., Great Valley | (716) 342-9844

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CYCLING Riding a bike can take you back to the simple pleasures of life and offer a great workout. Whether you prefer paved trails and roads or like to venture out to rocky trails or mountain bike trails; even if you want to find a group bike night, we have what you're looking for.

Mountain Biking From easy, flowing routes to steep singletrack, there are many miles of premier mountain biking trails right here in Cattaraugus County! Many of these trails were built and are maintained by Western New York Mountain Bike Association volunteers.

Rock City and McCarty Hill State Forests, located behind Holiday Valley and Holimont, offer over 40 miles of runs, including the "Ellicottville Loop." It's all pedal power as there is no lift service at the ski resorts. These trails are also free to use. Mountain bike rentals are available at the Inn at Holiday Valley. Both resorts offer mountain bike races during the very popular Ellicottville Fall Festival.

Golden Hill State Forest adds to the scene with another 7+ miles of well-maintained and marked singletrack. All of these trails have been mapped out and are available to view on the WNYMBA website (WNYMBA.org) or by purchasing a paper map at the Bike and Bean in Ellicottville.

Bike and Bean has group rides that meet Mondays at 6:00 pm—anyone is invited to attend.

Bike and Bean 30 Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-BIKE EllicottvilleBikeShop.com

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you can grab a bite to eat and sip on some tasty brew when you’re done! It also passes If you own a roadster or hybrid, maybe by the Olean Center Mall and the JCC hitting the mountains and singletrack Olean Campus. isn’t for you. However, there's still plenty of cycling waiting for you in the Other spots to check out are the 5.6 miles Enchanted Mountains. Perfect for biking, of paved trails, with 3.1 miles around the Allegheny River Valley Trail has two Red House Lake in the Red House Area loops taking you either 5.5 or 2.5 miles of Allegany State Park. The Pat McGee around the St. Bonaventure University Trail is ideal for the adventurous beginner and into Olean. This paved 8-10 foot wide or anyone looking for a scenic ride. trail runs along the Allegheny River in Approximately 12 miles, running from spots, with wooded portions and back Cattaraugus to Salamanca, this multi-use routes through Olean. You can rent a bike trail is a converted rail bed and offers views and helmet during the summer months, of old steel railroad bridges, wildlife, and right on the trail at the Twist and Shake. even a continental divide.

If you run into trouble with your own bike, The winding country roads and rolling hills you can stop by Upcycle, a bike shop just of Cattaraugus County are great for road a few short blocks from the trail with a biking. Check out some of these routes that dependable service department. Upcycle start and finish from the Inn at Holiday also sells new and used bikes, accessories, Valley. and clothing. If you're a local, join in their Ellicottville-West Valley Loop - a Thursday Night Group rides during the warm moderate 38 mile loop with rolling months—more information on their hills Facebook page. This group rides various Beaver Meadows - a bit shorter, slightly distances (anywhere from 5 to 40 miles) hilly, 27 miles, 875 feet of climbing depending on the group’s skill level. The Olean Cycling Club can also be found on Beaver Meadows Little Valley - 37 Facebook and rides from the Allegheny River miles with rolling hills with your Park on Tuesdays. The club is open to all, so choice of steep and long uphill finish consider joining! on Murder Hill, or the gentler Dublin Meadows Rd. Twist and Shake

The Art Roscoe Trail System in Allegany State Park turns to a mountain biking mecca spring through fall, with over 20 miles of double track. In fact, it has the longest history of mountain biking in WNY, dating back to the late 80s. Each year they host the "Raccoon Rally," a two day festival in June with several biking competitions, also dating back to the late 1980s. The wide trails wind through mixed hardwoods with views of the surrounding mountains, 2936 Constitution Ave., Olean | (716) 373-0806 Dutch Hill - a challenging 45 mile valleys, and Red House Lake. Bike rentals Upcycle ride with three big hills, 2000 feet of are available at the Red House Boat House 307 W. State St., Olean | (716) 375-7778 climbing and include your typical crossover bikes in This trail will also conveniently take you to all sizes for the family. Helmets and towLearn more at the doorsteps of Four Mile Brewing where behind carts are also available.

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MOTORCYCLING Motorcycling gives you a sense of freedom that is difficult to duplicate with any other vehicle. You find that riding a motorcycle doesn't transport you to a destination–it is the destination. Discover what life is really about when you travel our suggested routes throughout the county, as mapped out in our Ride Guide brochure. Hit the Blue Highway Ride for rolling scenic two lane highways across the northern edge of our county. The Heritage Ride takes you from Zoar Valley (be sure to stop by Gowanda Harley Davidson) down to the Seneca Nation of Indians, for a taste of the natural, historical and cultural heritage of our region. Explore mountain scenery and cool down on the Town & Country Ride. There is plenty more to do and see with three more road trip ideas outlined in the brochure.

The rumble of motorcycles can also be heard at our large events which include Gowanda's Hollywood Happening in early June and Allegany's Rally in the Valley in mid-August. Look for them annually on EnchantedMountains.com/Events.

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DRIVE-IN Although Drive-Ins are an authentic and nostalgic part of Americana, there are now less that 350 left in the country. Get the gang together, pull up under the stars and tune in at one of our two outdoor theaters: Delevan Twin Drive-In or the Portville Drive-In. Open from May through September, this is quality family entertainment with new-release films in a spacious, outdoor environment. Both offer a snack bar with reasonable prices and unobstructed views from any position.

Start or continue this family tradition at two of the last remaining drive-ins in the United States.

Delevan Twin Drive-In Theatre 11771 NY-16, Delevan | (716) 496-5660

Portville Drive-In Theatre

1060 Olean Portville Rd., Portville | (716) 933-8750

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South Dayton, New York We have several charming restaurants, a wealth of architecture, rustic retail stores, local country attractions and events in this little rust-belt village.

While you’re here, check out the filming locations of two movies: “The Natural” and “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” Annual Tractor Pull Deliciout Donuts at Super Duper Great pizza at Fast Lane Best Prime Rib at Zollinger’s Restaurant / South Dayton Hotel Dishes that make you go mmmm at the Mustard Seed Restaurant

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HIGHLIGHTED EVENTS Winter Blues & Brews Weekend

Happy Half Marathon & 5k May 12 HappyHalfRun.com

Enchanted Mountains Brew Fest

Allegany Nature Pilgrimage

July 14 FourMileBrewing.com

January 19-20 EllicottvilleNY.com

Outdoor & Rec Sports Show January 20-21 OleanNY.com

US Air Force Snocross National February 16-17 SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

June 1-3 Allegany State Park

Rock the Park July 20 Allegany State Park

Horseradish Festival June 2 FatRootLLC.com Tasty times with horseradish.

Seneca Veterans Pow Wow

Sportsman's Show

Hollywood Happening

February 24-25 SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

June 1-3 GowandaHollywoodTheater.com A motorcycle event that benefits the Hollywood Theater.

Ellicottville Winter Carnival

St. John’s Block Party | July 21 www.sjteOlean.org

March 9-11 EllicottvilleNY.com

Tri-County Fishing Derby

St. Mary of the Angels BascilicaFest

April 14-15 FB.com/TriCountyTroutDerby

June 9-10 smaOlean.org

Polar Plunge April 21 FB.com/1059WGWE

July 20 SenecaPowWow.org The Marvin “Joe” Curry Veterans Pow Wow is an annual contest pow wow in honor of our veterans.

Mudslide Obstacle Trail Run June 16 HolidayValley.com/Mudslide

Taste of Olean Art in the Park July 22 OleanNY.com

Earth Day Clean Up with Pfeiffer Nature Center April 21 PfeifferNatureCenter.org

OnoFest July 28 Onoville.com Great food, live music, fireworks and fun by the water at Onoville Marina.

Western New York Maple Festival

Family Day at the Cattaraugus County Museum June 16 www.CattCo.org/Museum

April 28-29 FranklinvilleNY.org

Great Valley Regatta May 5 - GreatValleyFireCo.com

41st Annual Fun Fly & Airshow July 7-8 Olean Airport www.RCSTARS.org See hundreds of radio-controlled aircraft fly through the skies at the Olean Airport.

Cattaraugus County Fair July 31-August 5 CattaraugusCoFair.com A great, small fair at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds.

I Love My Park Day May 5 Allegany State Park

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Opening of Cultural Center - August 1 SenecaMuseum.org Street Classics Car Show August 5 Allegany.org Allegany Fireman’s Park Any vehicle from along the East Coast and Canada is invited.

Taste of Ellicottville - August 11-12 EllicottvilleNY.com

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball August 17-19 OleanNY.com The Original “Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament” was started in 1974 by Scott McNeal (alias Gus Macker) on his parents’ driveway basketball court.

Officiant Services WEDDINGS

Traditional or Alternative Specializing in Personal Vows 716-934-3775 | ServicesAtSunset.com

Cattaraugus County Fair July 30 - August 5, 2018

Limestone ATV Dice Run

Monster Truck Shows, Demolition Derbies,

August 18 LimestoneVFD.com Approx. 35 mile ATV Dice Run!

Big Rig Truck Pull, Concerts, 4-H and Open Exhibits, Midway rides

Rally in the Valley - Aug. 15-18 Allegany.org

Pay One Price includes unlimited rides!

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Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival Sept. 21-23 EllicottvilleNY.com

Pumpklinville Sept 15-Oct. 31 Pumpkinville.com

Falling Leaves Festival Sept. 28-30 SalamancaChamber.org

Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds 501 Erie Street, Little Valley, NY 716-938-9146 www.CattaraugusCoFair.com Year-round grounds rental available for: Weddings, parties, auctions, animal shows, benefits, craft shows and more!

Nightmare Hayrides Sept. 28-Oct. 28 NightmareHayride.com

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Sept. 29-30 RockCityPark.com

Ellicottville Fall Fest Oct. 6-7 EllicottvilleNY.com

Santa Claus Lane Parade Nov. 23 OleanNY.com

Beer & Wine Festival Nov. 9-10 HolidayValley.com

Silver Bells Christmas Variety Show Dec. 1-2 RayEvansSenecaTheater.org

View more events on the insert in the center of this guide or visit EnchantedMountains.com/Events

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11969 Ruckh Hill Rd., Leon | (716) 296-5246 AimHighOutdoors.com C

Allegany Mountain Resort at Rainbow Lake

6694 Plato Rd., East Otto | (716) 699-2352 (Membership based) | AlleganyMTResort.com C

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4768 Rt. 353, Salamanca | (716) 938-6136 ElkdaleRVResort.com C

3780 Halsaver Rd., Great Valley | (716) 541-8632 GreatViewCabins.com C

8764 Rt. 98 S., Farmersville | (716) 676-3737 HarwoodHaven.com C T

Highbanks Campground

Arboretum on Blue Hill

1370 W. Perimeter Rd, Steamburg 1-877-SNI-CAMP | CampHighbanks.com C T

Arrowhead Campground

6081 Rt. 219, Ellicottville | (716) 699-2345 HolidayValley.com/lodging/area-lodging

10745 Hilliker Rd., Delevan | (716) 652-4206 ArboretumOnTheBlueHill.com C

The Inn at Holiday Valley

621 Parkside Dr., Limestone (716) 925-8553 | MysticWaterResort.com C 704 W. Perimeter Rd., Steamburg | (716) 354-2615 OnovilleMarina.org T 11948 Pope Rd., Randolph | (716) 358-4900 PopeHaven.com C T

Riverhurst Park Campground

1269 Olean-Portville Rd., Olean | (716) 378-7837 RiverhurstPark.com C T

Shamrock Pines Campground

3900 Jarecki Rd., Franklinville | (716) 676-2776 ShamrockPines.com C T

Triple R Camping Resort & Trailer Sales

10487 Rt. 16, Delevan | (716) 492-3715 ArrowheadCamping.com C T

Kinzua Lake Campground

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

3491 Bryant Hill Rd., Franklinville | (716) 676-3856 TripleRCamp.com C T

Camp Emerald Acres

Lake Lane Fishing & Camping Getaway

The Woods at Bear Creek

6629 Abbotts Rd., Franklinville | (716) 676-3225 CampEmeraldAcres.com C T

Casino View RV Park

47 Hetzel St., Salamanca | (716) 945-1807 HotelWestGateSalamanca.com

1339 Windfall Rd., Olean | (716) 373-2080 LakeLaneFishingandCampingGetaway.com C T

Kinzua Lake Campground

569 West Perimeter Rd., Frewsburg (716) 354-2335

LAKE LANE GETAWAY

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!

RV FISHING PARK (No fishing license required)

Log Cabin Rentals Available Year-Round!

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

www.MysticWaterResort.com

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3510 Bear Creek Rd., Franklinville | (716) 297-8401 TheWoodsAtBearCreek.com C T

Cabin / Camper Rentals Great Location 30 AMP / Water / Sewer Water View Sites

Bait Shop / Multiple Fishing Ponds / Variety Fish Day Fishing Passes for noncamping

1339 Windfall Road, Olean, NY 14760 716-373-2080 FB.com/LakeLaneGetaway

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UND INGRO POOL ED T A E H

A view of a cabin at Harwood Haven

Zipline at The Woods at Bear Creek

A view from a campsite at Lake Lane Getaway

Arrowhead Campground roadside entrance

A play area at Triple R Camping Resort

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LODGING

Enchanted Valley Inn

BED & BREAKFASTS Bush Bed & Breakfast

5286 Rt. 353, Little Valley | (716) 938-6106 BushBedandBreakfast.com

Daily Bread Bed & Breakfast

3024 Bakerstand Rd., Franklinville | (716) 449-2814

Enchanted Valley Inn

35 Temple St., Portville | (716) 378-4094 EnchantedValleyInn.com

Evergreen Tea Room & Guest House 5997 Rt. 98, Great Valley | (716) 307-6210 EvergreenTeaRoom.com

The Gallets House Bed & Breakfast 1759 Four Mile Rd., Allegany | (716) 373-7493 GalletsHouse.com

Ilex Inn

6416 Rt. 242 East, Ellicottville | 1-800-496-6307 IlexInn.com

Old Library Inn

120 S. Union St., Olean | (716) 373-9804 OldLibraryInnNY.com

The Jefferson Inn

3 Jefferson St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-5869 TheJeffersonInn.com

Manor House Bed & Breakfast

6864 Sodum Rd., Little Valley | (716) 938-6315 ManorHouseMCC.com

Tarry Here Bed & Breakfast

141 Broad St., Salamanca | (716) 945-3123 TarryHere.com

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Inn at One Bank Street

Cherry Creek Inn Bed & Breakfast

A Sanctuary for all Seasons

Luxurious accommodations on 31.5 acres of rolling farm land dedicated to providing sanctuary for travelers. Located in Amish Country along NY’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 (716) 296-5105 CherryCreekInn.net

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

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HOTEL, MOTELS, INNS Best Western University Inn

3051 W. State St., Olean | (716) 372-1300 BestWestern.com/UniversityInn

Edelweiss Lodge

27 Jefferson St., Ellicottville | (716) 699-2734 EdelweissSkiLodge.com

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salamanca

EVL Lodge

39 E. Washington St., Ellicottville | (716) 949-7474 EVLLodge.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mariott 3270 West State St., Olean | (716) 372-7500 Marriott.com

Grace Depot House

RENTALS

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

Alden's Acres

4706 Porter Hollow Rd., Great Valley (216) 316-1189 AldensAcres.com

Holiday Valley Rental Management 6084 Rt. 219, Ellicottville (716) 699-2912 www.HolidayValley.com

Beauty View Farm

Holiday Inn Express Olean 101 Main St., Olean | (716) 375-1000 ihg.com

7356 Snyder Hill Rd., Cattaraugus (716) 474-3942 BeautyViewFarm.com

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Salamanca

Brickstone Suites

7481 East Flats Rd., East Otto (716) 257-5165

Cayuga House Sleep 'n Ski

7233 Kent Rd., Ellicottville (716) 989-4443 VRBO.com/334561

Christian Hollow Lodge

6677 Holiday Valley Rd., Ellicottville (716) 699-2912 SnowPineVillage.com

Creekside Escape

6893 Stone Rd., Great Valley (716) 945-0882 StoneMountainChalet.com

779 Broad St., Salamanca | (716) 945-7600 HIExpress.com

Hotel Westgate Salamanca

734 Broad St., Salamanca | (716) 945-1807 HotelWestgateSalamanca.com 6081 Rt. 219, Ellicottville | (716) 699-2336 HolidayValley.com 1 Bank St., Randolph | (716) 358-2022 TheInnAtOneBankStreet.com

Microtel Inn and Suites

3234 NYS Rt. 417, Olean | (716) 584-1823 MicrotelInn.com

Moonlight Motel

3363 Rt. 16, Olean | (716) 372-9999

Myers Steak House & Inn

460 Wildwood Ave., Salamanca | (716) 945-3153 MyersSteakhouse.com

New Lantern Motel

SnowPine Village

Stone Mountain Chalet Lodging

8229 Maples Rd., Little Valley (716) 584-1670 VRBO.com/492012

Swan St. Guest House

ERA Vacation Properties

Sugar Pine Lodge

23 Swan St., Salamanca (716) 801-5974

12 Washington St., Ellicottville 1-800-680-0863 MyTeamVP.com

6158 Jefferson St., Ellicottville evlvacations@gmail.com www.SugarPineLodge.com

Foxfire Cabin

Willow Creek Cottage

5750 Clark Rd., Great Valley 1-800-634-2495 VRBO.com/647470

4004 NYS Rt. 417, Allegany | (716) 373-1672 TheNewLanternMotel.com

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

6089 Rt. 219, Ellicottville | (716) 699-4193 TelemarkMotel.com

Sleepy Hollow Log Chalet

6081 Christian Hollow Rd., Great Valley (716) 450-0249 VRBO.com/7042679ha

Inn at One Bank Street

Telemark Motel

26-28 Washington St., Ellicottville (716) 983-4763 BrickstoneSuites.com 6 East Washington St., Ellicottville (716) 435-1914 Cayugahouse.net

Inn at Holiday Valley

777 Seneca Allegany Blvd., Salamanca 1-877-8-SENECA SenecaAlleganyCasino.com

O'Neil Guest House

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

Lantern Motel

The w Ne

Clean & Comfortable rooms at very reasonable rates.

Air, DIRECTV, refrigerator, phone, wireless internet

(716) 373-1672

Route 417, Allegany, NY 14706 Off Exit 24, Interstate 86 | 15 min. from the Casino 5 min. from St. Bonas | 20 min. from Ellicottville #EMFUN | EnchantedMountains.com | 1-800-331-0543

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NEARBY

Windswept shores, sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs define Chautauqua County’s northern Lake Erie border. Just a few miles inland at 1308 feet above sea level, Chautauqua Lake is said to be one of the highest navigable bodies of water in North America.

Several smaller lakes surround Chautauqua, including Findley Lake to the southwest, which was formed from spring fed ponds that drain into the West Branch of French Creek, and Bear and Cassadaga Lakes to the north. Explore the water on vessels of all sizes from canoes, kayaks, and fishing boats to pontoons, power boats, and narrated cruises aboard commercial yachts.

Allegany County is nestled in the foothills of Allegheny Mountains and offers a wide variety of activities appealing to all visitors. Allegany County has a relaxed, unhurried way of life with a beautiful, unspoiled landscape. There’s something fun for all seasons in Allegany County: a summer full of fairs and festivals; 55 miles of river, 6 lakes and ponds for fishing and almost 50,000 acres of state and county forests to hunt. Plus, you can snowmobile for almost 400 miles across farm land, state land, and rolling hills, stopping only when you need a good meal. Come Discover Allegany County!

Chautauqua County Tourism Office - Located at Chautauqua Institution - Main Gate, 1 Ames Ave., Chautauqua, NY 14722 | (866) 908-4569 | TourChautauqua.com

Allegany County Tourism Office - 6087 State Rt. 19N, Belmont, NY 14813 (585) 268-5500 | DiscoverAlleganyCounty.com

Niagara Falls is more than just an iconic global destination-- it is where beauty and power collided to change our world! (And it’s just a short drive from Cattaraugus County!) Plan a day trip up north to encounter the splendor of the American Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls State Park, home to jawdropping natural beauty, miles of trails and fascinating historical sites just waiting to be explored.

Niagara Falls State Park is situated on 400 acres of lush terrain, where you'll find protected wildlife and an array of exciting activities and fantastic attractions.

Visit the Cave of the Winds pavilion, located on Goat Island, to learn how Nikola Tesla and Niagara Falls changed the way we live. Through hands on, interactive experiences and dramatic storytelling, the history of the Niagara Falls comes alive. The pavilion is open year-round.

Visitor Center - 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls, NY 14303 | (716) 278-1796 | NiagaraFallsStatePark.com

Letchworth State Park, also called the "Grand Canyon of the East," is simply magnificent. This park is one of the most awe-inspiring areas in the Eastern United States. The Genesee River roars through the gorge and over three major waterfalls. The sheer cliffs that border these waterfalls are as high as 600 feet in some places and surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose from 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, biking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Letchworth offers an interesting history, performing arts programs, guided walks, tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, a natural swimming pool, and hot air ballooning. Winter activities include snow tubing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. The historic, completely restored Glen Iris Inn offers overnight accommodations and is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1 Letchworth State Park Rd., Castile, NY 14427 | (585) 493-3600 | NYSParks.com/parks/79 Established in 1923, Allegheny National Forest (ANF) is Pennsylvania’s only National Forest.

Located on the eastern edge of the Appalachians, and directly below Cattaraugus County and Chautauqua County, the ANF is composed of plateau tops with elevations up to approximately 2,300 feet and valleys down to approximately 1,000 feet above sea level. The forest is approximately 517,000 acres and includes land in Elk, Forest, McKean, and Warren.

The motto "Land of Many Uses" captures the National Forest’s goal of a healthy, vigorous forest that provides wood products, watershed protection, a variety of wildlife habitats, and recreational opportunities. The ANF offers a wide variety of recreational activities including: boating, camping, hunting, fishing, ATV riding, and snowmobiling. These activities draw in about 4 million recreation visitors annually.

Bradford Ranger Station 29 Forest Service Dr., Bradford, PA 16701 | (814) 362-4613 www.fs.usda.gov/Main/Allegheny/Home

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