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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Local Ski Resort Announces Opening!

Peek'n Peak Resort and Spa - SLOPES OPEN Thursday, December 10 at 9:30am!
Check out the packages!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

TourChautauqua.com Blog: Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

TourChautauqua.com Blog: Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua

Sleigh Rides at Chautauqua


Sleigh/wagon rides at Chautauqua start Dec. 26 and run every weekend (Sat. & Sun. 1-3 pm.) thru Feb. Tickets at the Chautauqua Bookstore. $3/adults, $2/kids.

Monday, October 26, 2009

Holiday Shopping in Chautauqua County


Did you realize there are only 8 more Saturdays until Christmas????


Plan to save at least one of these days to visit the Cross Roads Farm & Craft Market located between Westfield and Sherman on County Road 21.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Harvest Wine Weekends Nov 7-8, 10-11


Westfield, (NY) - The Chautauqua-Lake Erie Wine Trail, located in the heart of America’s Grape Country between North East, PA and Silver Creek, NY, will hold its Harvest Wine Weekends at twenty-two wineries, the first two weekends of November. It is an auspicious year to begin this new tradition of Harvest Wine Weekends – for the harvest will be a late one for many of the wineries. Each winery will be pairing fall food with a special wine, and as in the past, ticket holders will receive a wineglass and recipes. In keeping with the Trail’s desire to “buy local”, the gift for the event is a Wendell August Forge boxed coaster, manufactured in Grove City, Pennsylvania.
Tickets are now on sale for the event and are $35/person for the weekend event, or $30/person for Sunday Only. They may be purchased on-line by clicking here or by calling 877-326-6561.


Accommodation packages are available.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Western NY Fall Foliage Report


Most of the Chautauqua-Allegheny region will be at midpoint of color change by weekend. Color is advancing rapidly in most areas of Allegany State Park, with 50 percent transition expected by the weekend. Predominating fall colors are red, orange, yellow and gold; however there are some areas of the park that remain mostly green. Foliage spotters in Cattaraugus County expect 45 percent color change, with red, orange and yellow leaves of average brilliance. Chautauqua County foliage will be approaching midpoint by the weekend, with 40 percent color change and shades of orange and yellow steadily emerging over the green backdrop. Also expect around 40 percent color change with red, orange and yellow leaves of average brilliance in the Belmont area of Allegany County.


Monday, September 14, 2009

Night Lights at the Heron


Wow - what a wonderful opportunity to get out in the fresh fall Chautauqua night time air! The Night Lights at the Heron is a unique outdoor light show attraction that is set throughout the forests and ponds on Waits Corners Road in Sherman, NY. This area has been better known as the site for the Great Blue Heron Festival which takes place every July for the past 18 years.


Steve and Julie Rockcastle have some very interesting things going on at their farm. Certified organic chickens, beef, veggies and even shiitake mushrooms! Check out how they are grown here!