Traveling throughout Western New York you will witness the beauty of the Allegany Mountains as the hills roll endlessly. You can hear the peaceful water flowing down the Allegany River or the rapids of the mighty Cattaraugus Creek. Nestled in the serene landscape is the home of a Native Nation known as the Onöndowa’ga:’, the people of the hills, or by their English name, the Seneca.

Historically, the Seneca occupied territory throughout the Finger Lakes area in Central New York, and in the Genesee Valley in Western New York, living in longhouses on the riversides. The Seneca were the largest of six Native American nations which comprised the Haudenosaunee Confederacy or Six Nations, a democratic government that pre-dates the U.S. Constitution.

Today, the Seneca Nation has a population including over 8,500 members. The Seneca Nation supports its people and benefits surrounding communities [...]

From boutique wineries and craft distilleries, to charming B&Bs, cultural restaurants, abundant New York farms and farm markets, unique shops, dream-inspiring coastal landscapes and sites, the Lake Ontario Wine Trail is an adventure.

The Trail stretches along Lake Ontario, between Rochester and Syracuse NY. Our farms and farm markets grow much of New York’s food, as they are high ranking producers of apples, onions, grapes, maple syrup and more.

Our soil and climate, coupled with years of experience in the industry, make the Lake Ontario wines and craft spirits distinctive. Each bottle of wine and spirit is handcrafted with care, and with each “see, swirl, sniff and sip” we offer you a tantalizing taste of what is here.

Around each turn on the Trail is a new vista to be discovered. Plan a day trip and be [...]

Discover the unrivaled natural beauty of our many lakes, waterways and outdoors areas as well as experience one-of-a-kind cultural attractions when you visit Chautauqua County in Western New York.

An Outdoor Recreation Destination – Make a splash in Chautauqua County, where visitors can experience the best that lake life has to offer. Experience world class fishing on our five lakes including Chautauqua Lake and Lake Erie. Magnificent views and undisturbed landscapes can be found while hiking, biking, and horseback riding on our miles and miles of multi-use trails. Tee off at over a dozen public golf courses including the one that brought the game of golf to the Chautauqua-Lake Erie Region over 100 years ago, the Chautauqua Golf Club.

America’s Grape Country – Explore wineries, farm markets, lighthouses, scenic vistas and historic trails along Chautauqua [...]