Winter in the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region | Visit Western NY - The Chautauqua-Allegheny Region of New York State

Winter Skiing/Boarding

Winter wonderland in the Chautauqua-Allegheny Region.

It is an area of New York State where you can be yourself in the outdoors. It's a region full of friendly faces and fresh water.

Choose from our outdoor activities, world-class events, our diners and fine-dining establishments.

Peek'n Peak Resort

Peek'n Peak Resort

Peek’n Peak Resort offers four-season fun for families, couples, friends and groups.

Swain Resort

Skiers of all skill levels can enjoy a variety of trails ranging in difficulty.

Holiday Valley Resort

A great place to learn to ski/snowboard with 60 trails and slopes spread over four different faces with a 750-foot vertical drop, 13 lifts and 4 terrain parks.

Indoor Adventures

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

Showcases both permanent and temporary exhibits that introduce visitors to the culture and history, including a Longhouse and a clan animal exhibit.

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

Houses nearly 8,000 ceramic objects ranging from small pottery shards recovered from ancient civilizations to modern and contemporary ceramic art.

Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum and More Historical Sights

Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum and More Historical Sights

Chautauqua County's storied past is on display at local museums and history centers.

Sweet Stops

Malinda's Candy Shop

Malinda's Chocolates cooling before packaging

Malinda's Candy Shop

Malinda sells all sorts of Amish-made, sweet treats; like fudge, jams, jellies, candy and more.

Webb's Candies

Famous for making chocolates to perfection. All candies are made using copper kettles, wooden paddles, and marble slabs

Valley Bread and Bounty

Get fresh bread, breakfast, sweets and treats, soup and sandwich, jams, sauces, and salsas

Chautauqua Lake, the Lake Erie Grape Region, Chautauqua Institution, the National Comedy Center, and Peek'n Peak Resort offer plenty of reason to spend time in Chautauqua County year-round. Learn about the diverse work of past residents like Lucille Ball, Roger Tory Peterson, and Robert H. Jackson at area museums. Discover an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, exciting annual festivals, and vacation-learning opportunities.

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Cattaraugus County is the Enchanted Mountains of Western NY! “Naturally Yours to Enjoy”, most of our attractions have an outdoor element for adventure travel. Home to Allegany State Park, Holiday Valley Resort, Griffis Sculpture Park, NY’s Amish Trail, Rock City Park, and the Allegheny River, you will also be charmed by our smaller attractions that offer an authentic friendliness, ample opportunities for fun, and an unexpected value and affordability. Learn more

Come discover a mostly rural countryside interspersed with unique villages set amidst a stunning landscape of rolling hills, deep valleys, and picturesque streams. Weaving its way throughout is the Genesee River. Dense forestlands and open fields beckon those who wish to experience the outdoors, which highlights our spectacular scenery and wildlife.

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