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 [...]

Located in the old New York Central freight depot in Medina, NY, the Medina Railroad Museum is the largest railroad and toy train museum in NY State. The depot was built in 1905-06 and is the largest wood-frame freight house ever built by the NY Central Railroad Company.

The museum features the world’s largest collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. See the longest HO-Scale model train layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 204 ft. by 14 ft.

Enjoy our several family-friendly special events throughout the year. In May our Day Out with Thomas and in the Fall our Winery Trains, our Fall Foliage Trains and the magic of the Polar Express. Kids of all ages love the experience of this museum all year round.

Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Avenue, PO Box 136
Medina, [...]

Well-known for their work ethic, Amish artisans are also famous for their products’ exceptional quality and craftsmanship. As you travel along the Amish Trail, you can expect to find colorful handmade quilts and rugs, detailed indoor and outdoor furniture, fun wooden toys, leather harnesses, as well as 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, for barn raisings, weddings and funerals.

Please remember to respect their privacy and personal property, and don’t photograph them, as it is against their beliefs. As you tour the enchanted countryside, drive cautiously and watch for black, slow-moving, horse-drawn buggies.

New York’s Amish Trail
1-800-331-0543
WNYAmishTrail.com 

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 [...]

Located in the old New York Central freight depot in Medina, NY, the Medina Railroad Museum is the largest railroad and toy train museum in NY State. The depot was built in 1905-06 and is the largest wood-frame freight house ever built by the NY Central Railroad Company.

The museum features the world’s largest collection of railroad artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. See the longest HO-Scale model train layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 204 ft. by 34 ft.

Enjoy our several family-friendly special events throughout the year. In May our Day Out with Thomas and in the Fall our Winery Trains, our Fall Foliage Trains and the magic of the Polar Express. Kids of all ages love the experience of this museum all year round.

Medina Railroad Museum
530 West Avenue, PO Box 136
Medina, NY [...]

Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center

Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center is a year-round resort nestled in the rolling hills of Wyoming County in Western New York State. Byrncliff offers an 18-hole golf course, a full service restaurant, overnight lodging, cross-country ski/snowshoe trails, an outdoor pool with mini-golf course and entertainment.

Experience the beauty of the country and the warm hospitality of Byrncliff. Byrncliff Resort & Conference Center has 24 traditional rooms and one suite for your lodging convenience. Visit for the day or stay overnight. You won’t have to worry about a thing when you take advantage of an all-inclusive stay and play golf package or a stay and ski package. Visiting family, friends or just passing through? Then reserve a room at The Byrncliff Inn.

If you haven’t discovered Byrncliff yet, now is the time.

Byrncliff Resort and Conference Center

2357 Humphrey Road

Varysburg,  [...]

Medina Railroad Museum

Located in the old New York Central freight depot in Medina, NY, the Medina Railroad Museum is the largest freight depot museum in the country. It was built in 1905 and is one of the largest last surviving wooden freight depots in theUnited States.

The museum features the largest collection of artifacts and memorabilia known to exist under one roof. See the longest HO scale layout and diorama all on one floor, an immense 14ft. by 204ft. You can also browse our lovely gift shop.

During the holidays, enjoy the magic of the Polar Express. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa, a treat and a special gift for each child. Kids are encouraged to wear their pajamas!

Medina Railroad Museum
PO Box [...]

In summer the snowy slopes of Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York give way to a lush 18-hole golf course, perfect for a golf vacation. The par 70 “Double Black Diamond” course is challenging with breathtaking scenery from every hole. The entire course has been redesigned with the addition of many new tees and bunkers, relocated and improved ponds and other elements that make the course more interesting, more fun and more playable.

The course-side Inn at Holiday Valley, the new Tamarack Club Condo/Hotel and Holiday Valley Rental Properties offer golf packages with power cart, arrival gift and club cleaning and storage. Spa treatments, additional golf and meals can be added. Both the Inn and Tamarack feature an indoor/outdoor heated pool, an outside hot tub, a cedar sauna and an exercise room. The elegant Falling Waters Spa inside the Tamarack Club is a wonderful way to relax after a day on the links and the [...]