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
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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 [...]

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 [...]

Discover 100 Reasons to Explore Westchester, minutes north of New York City and easily accessible by car, train or plane – a great reason for an overnight or weekend getaway in Westchester during the busy holiday season!

Experience 100 Reasons by savoring delicious chocolate treats at Chocolate World Expo, reliving 1850’s Thanksgiving, visiting historic mansions by candlelight, hearing the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge like you never have before, enjoying theater, performing arts and live entertainment,  world-class museums and galleries, the great outdoors, dining for every taste and budget, fine hotels, special events and so much more! Westchester is a combination of large cities, small towns and quaint villages creating a unique flavor of urban, suburban and country life – a great family destination.

For more details about 100 Reasons to Explore Westchester, visit www.westchestertourism.com or call 1.800.833.9282 or 1.914.995.8500

Welcome to the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County!  In the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region!

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 the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region 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.

Come away from that fast paced, hurry-scurry life and relax in the Enchanted Mountains of Cattaraugus County. Here you can participate in a plethora of activities – OR NOT! Whatever you do for relaxation, you can do it here in our serene, peaceful locations.

Unwind in the tranquil setting of Allegany State [...]

Sky High Family Adventure at Holiday Valley

Sky High Adventure Park is Holiday Valley Resort’s newest outdoor activity for family fun. The park features an Aerial Adventure Park  and a Mountain Coaster (opening July 4th). 

Strategy and balance are required as you navigate the 103 platforms, bridges and zip lines of the Aerial Park. You will explore the tree top courses as you cross bridges, climb ladders, navigate obstacles and soar on zip lines. There are eight different courses that increase in difficulty as they rise in height above the ground.

The Mountain Coaster is similar to a roller coaster with cars that ride on a track. Ride alone or with a friend up the mountain. At the apex, the car begins its thrilling descent zigzagging and spiraling down the mountain and through the woods. You can accelerate or decelerate using handles on [...]

Travel to New York and take a leisurely cruise along New York’s Amish Trail, where you can purchase handmade products made by talented craftsmen in the Enchanted Mountains.  You can download GPS Points of Interest from our website containing the addresses of Amish shops, tourism businesses and trails throughout the County.

INVESTIGATE THE OUTDOORS FOR FUN:

Summer is for family activity and fun, filled with busy, long days and warm long nights!  Bring your family and investigate our outdoors!

Stretch those muscles at one of the various nature centers throughout our County. Visit Allegany State Park with its many miles of paved multi-use trails as well as horseback riding and mountain bike trails. Allegheny River Valley Trail offers 5.6 miles of paved multi-use trails in the Olean and Allegany area. Enjoy a warm, sunny summer’s day hike at Pfeiffer Nature Center in Portville, Rock City Park in Olean, Little Rock City State Park [...]

It may sound like an impossible dream, but you absolutely can have the best family vacation getaway of your life even if you’re bringing a brood of energetic youngsters with you.

Whether you’re heading to a South Carolina resort or taking a journey to Paris, France, you have the power to make your trip fantastic regardless of number of kids in your group.

What’s the secret? It’s quite simple: Have reasonable travel objectives.

Often, the biggest problem isn’t that your children are behaving like tots (e.g., crying at inopportune moments, pitching fits at airports, requesting potty breaks every 20 minutes.) The dilemma is that most adults expect too much of their youngsters. They want their family vacation getaway to mirror their romantic getaways to the Canadian hotels they took pre-parenthood… but that’s just not [...]