Looking for an Autumn Getaway?

Sept. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- Salamanca, NY (September 19, 2012)– When the leaves start to turn, a drive along the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in Western New York, widely known for their brilliant fall foliage and bursts of spectacular color, is like driving onto an artist’s canvas. But there’s much more than scenery to add color to your road trip. This year, as you drive along the Allegany State Park Scenic Drive to take in the stunning beauty of the largest state park in New York State, include a stop at the 35th Annual Falling Leaves Festival in Salamanca, N.Y. to celebrate the historic Seneca culture and heritage. And top it all off with a stay in Ellicottville, just a short drive away.

Discover the Spectacular Color of the Autumn Season at Allegany State Park

Allegany State Park covers 65,000 acres and is known for attracting visitors year-round to its primitive forested valleys, rolling hills and meadows, fall leaves, wildlife, streams, ponds and lakes. The two developed areas, Red House and Quaker, make this the largest state park in the state. Both areas offer sand beaches, picnic areas, museums, hiking trails and naturalist walks. Walkers and bicycle riders can take advantage of the five miles of paved trails around Red House. Other activities include: bird watching, picnicking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and 90 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. A must-see for all visitors is Thunder Rocks, an impressive bedrock city that allows for the nature lover to see the hidden beauty that this park is known for. The park offers dozens of guided tours and hikes for all ages. www.nysparks.state.ny.us  

Celebrate Seneca Culture and Heritage at the Falling Leaves Festival

The City of Salamanca, N.Y. is celebrating the 35th Annual Falling Leaves Festival on September 29 and 30.  The festival is located in the foothills of the Allegany State Park and the beautiful fall foliage is backdrop to this annual fall event. The Falling Leaves Festival showcases traditional and contemporary arts and crafts produced by Native American artists. View stunning interpretations of hand carvings; paintings; beadwork designs; view the symbolism captured from traditional native stories, legends and traditional dance from the Allegany River Indian Dancers. Visitors will be in awe of these creations as they take part in this celebration! www.salamancachamber.org

Surround Yourself with Fall Foliage in Ellicottville

The fall months are an ideal time to visit Ellicottville. Surrounded by hills, ablaze with color, you can enjoy some of the finest shopping and dining in the state, or take part in a wide range of recreational activities including hiking, cycling, golf and Holiday Valley’s Mountain Coaster.  Let your fall foliage visit to Ellicottville coincide with an exciting, family friendly afternoon spent at Salamanca’s Falling Leaves Festival.  

With so much to see and do, why not make the Allegany region your fall destination?

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