5 Reasons You’ll Love Summer in the Enchanted Mountains

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 [...]

All Aboard for a Visit to the Medina Railroad Museum

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, [...]

All Aboard! Visit Medina Railroad Museum in NY State

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 [...]

Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York is a vacation destination ski resort, you won’t want to miss. A large variety of terrain, outstanding children’s programs, abundant snowfall, ski-in and ski-out lodging and the fun-loving ski town of Ellicottville combine to create a true destination resort.

The resort’s 58 slopes and 13 lifts are spread over 4 different mountain faces with pockets of interesting terrain hidden throughout. The lift system includes 10 family-friendly quad chairs including 3 high speed quads and 4 terrain parks.

The slopeside Tamarack Club, ski-in, ski-out Inn at Holiday Valley and nearby condominiums provide lodging at and near the slopes. The indoor/outdoor heated pools make the Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack Club especially popular with families. Weekday lift and lodging packages include free lift tickets for up to 2 children, ages 17 and under.

The lively John Harvard’s Brew House and the Falling Waters Spa are located in the Tamarack [...]

In Oswego County, New York, you’ll discover plenty of activities and sites for the entire family to enjoy! Exciting auto racing, historic re-enactments, unique festivals, sandy beaches, and spectacular sunsets make Oswego County an ideal vacation spot for families and outdoor lovers!