Always liked the big city life? Then take your family and travel to the big apple this year, with a New York family vacation. With so much to see and do there, for all ages, you will enjoy a NY vacation there any time of the year.

Drive east or west along the Great Lakes between New England and the Mid-West and you will inevitably pass through Chautauqua County in Western New York. Get off I-90 between Erie, PA and Buffalo, NY to find acres upon acres of verdant vineyards in the oldest Concord grape growing region in the world as well as hidden gems like the renowned Chautauqua Institution, a center for arts and learning founded in 1874, Lucille Ball’s hometown of Jamestown, Peek’n Peak Resort, and Chautauqua Lake, Western New York’s largest inland lake.
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The Days Inn At The Falls is located in the middle of the Niagara Falls attraction and [...]

If you are looking for a perfect weekend getaway or vacation destination, Columbia County, NY is an ideal place to visit. Nestled between the banks of the Hudson River and the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, the county offers breathtaking vistas and unsurpassed rural beauty. Pick a country road and see where it takes you. You are sure to pass country stores and farm markets brimming with local produce and baked goods. Stop and pick your own apples, berries, peaches and have a taste of what “fresh picked” truly means. Or follow the Berkshire Hudson Beverage Trail and sample local vintners and brew masters’ finest wines and spirits.

Easily accessible by car or Amtrak train, Columbia County is packed with events, attractions and activities to keep everyone entertained.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are over 25 miles of trails for hiking and bird watching or acres of state parks and campgrounds to pitch a tent or [...]

When you think of New York, you probably envision tall buildings, bright lights and cement or the bustling crowds of people and noisy traffic, Madison Avenue or Wall Street…

THINK AGAIN!

We are the other side of New York. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County in Southwestern New York; where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes, rivers and streams; quaint villages and friendly people, with events and activities for all interests.

Unwind in the tranquil setting of Allegany State Park. Rent a winterized cabin and spend your time by the fireside or go for a trek while snowshoeing or cross country skiing; rentals are available. And for those of you that snowmobile, there are over 70 miles of trails in the Park, including a new one that leads to the Seneca Allegany Casino. So enjoy your afternoon of cruising [...]

Balance your summer vacation with a visit to the “other” side of New York!

Drive along peaceful country roads, challenge yourself mountain biking on the steeps, ride your horse as far as the eye can see, put your kayak in for a little paddle and golf at every course you can find.

Million-dollar views, amazing art, national sporting events, gigantic metal and wooden sculptures, Native American culture, alpaca farms, chuck wagon dinners, sky high adventures and historic experiences – you can see and do it all in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County.

Take a Trip Back in Time

Watch for buggy drivers as you ramble along the Amish Trail. Discover the oldest and largest Amish settlement in New York. Get an intimate peek at a simpler lifestyle without running water, electricity and cars. Visit shops to buy handmade quilts, furniture, baked goods and more crafted [...]

Allegany County, New York

A visit to Allegany County, NY is like a walk through American history. The county is located in the Southern Tier of New York State, with its center approximately 90 miles due south of Rochester. There are about 45,000 citizens residing in the county’s twenty-nine townships, ten villages and numerous hamlets.

Once, long ago, this area was home to the Seneca Nation who occupied it for several hundred years. In 1627, the first white men, Franciscan missionaries, explored the county and discovered petroleum, the first in North America, at the Seneca oil spring near the present day village of Cuba.

Gradually, white men began to explore this area and began to settle here. In 1782 Moses Van Campen, a frontiersman and scout for American Revolutionary forces, was captured by the Seneca’s and forced to run the gantlet in Caneadea. He did [...]

The Colors of Autumn along NY’s Amish Trail.

It’s time to see the blazing reds, oranges and yellows of the autumn trees as you discover a ‘view’tiful autumn along the Amish Trail.

Our back country roads are a kaleidoscope of color and activity along New York’s Amish trail. See Amish farmers out harvesting their fields with teams of work horses under sunny blue skies. Amish roadside stands and shops overflowing with the fruits of their summer labor:  fresh homemade jams and jellies, colorful handcrafted rugs and quilts, woven baskets, handmade furniture, fun wooden toys and yummy goats milk fudge.

All this and more is waiting for you to experience so plan your trip today and call for a guided tour! New this year is the Amish GeoTrail and the Amish Trail Limited Edition Christmas Ornament. You can start your Christmas Shopping with some unique, [...]