Snowmobiling at Letchworth State Park by Kevin Kretschmer
Kevin Kretschmer has spent the past 37 years at Letchworth State Park, first as an employee of "Adventure Calls Rafting" and then as the owner of "Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc.". During this time he dreamed of enjoying the serenity and beauty of the park in the winter via a snowmobile. After reading several long range forecasts calling for a colder and snowier winter for this region, he made it happen...and this is his story!
Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner Adventures!
Love is in the air – and we want to make sure you have the most romantic Valentine’s Day ever with this list of delicious foodie goodness. We even snuck in an anti-Valentine’s Day party for good measure (skip to the end if you don’t like the mushy stuff). Bon appetit!
Learn about the Autism Nature Trail in Letchworth State Park
Campaign Announced to Build Autism Nature Trail in Letchworth State Park. The trail to be designed and built for visitors, families living with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and will be the first-of-its-kind in the U.S.
Valentine's Day Romantic Getaways!
Valentine’s Day is upon us – and we're here to help you plan the perfect weekend away with that special someone. Here are some wonderful romantic getaway ideas your significant other will love (and we think you will too!)
2020 Wyoming County Adventure Guide is here!
The 2020 visitor’s adventure guide offers readers an engaging visual experience, while providing valuable travel and hospitality information to tourists and residents. The guide is also linked to the Wyoming County Tourism website GoWyomingCountyNY.com featuring an interactive and fully mobile platform, an expanded Letchworth State Park information section, travel itineraries and trails, events calendar, maps and business listings.
WyCo's Winter Wonderland!
If there’s snow on the ground, there’s plenty of family fun to be had this winter in Wyoming County! If you like cross country skiing, tubing, or snowshoeing – here are some outdoor adventures for you won't want to miss out on!
New Year’s Eve Foodie Fun & First Day Hikes!
We have amazing events to help you ring in the New Year, and then celebrate 2020 connecting with our beautiful natural landscape. Here’s some suggestions on New Year’s Eve Foodie Fun & a couple First Day Hike adventures you can enjoy with friends and family!
The 2019-2020 Snowmobiling Season is Here!
Approximately 400 miles of snowmobile trails opened in Wyoming County, December 18, 2019! Explore beautiful rolling hills, wooded forests, open fields and even ride through Letchworth State Park - as you experience an amazing & unique adventure in our County unlike any other. For a free snowmobile map, call the Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office at 585-786-0307!
Real Local Christmas Trees!
Looking for the perfect tree for the holidays? We have some amazing options for you – from U-Cut to Pre-Cut & even freshly prepared wreaths – these real trees will be a truly special centerpiece in your home. Come celebrate the holidays with us and buy your Christmas tree at a local tree farm!
Ice Cream Dreams in Wyoming County!
It’s ice cream season in Wyoming County. You probably have your favorite go-to ice cream spots – or maybe you’re looking for a hidden gem you didn’t know about. Well we’ve got some suggestions for you!
Sivue Farms in North Java to Host 2019 Agri-Palooza
The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism is pleased to announce the 2019 Agri-Palooza will be held at Sivue Farms, 2520 Pee Dee Road, North Java, NY. This is the 9th year of the award-winning daylong Sunday event, which highlights agriculture in Wyoming County and welcomes the public to spend the day on a working farm. The free event takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2019 from Noon until 4:00 PM.
Wyoming County Tourism Announces Release of the Official 2019 Wyoming County Visitor Guide
The 2019 visitor guide offers readers an engaging visual experience, while providing valuable travel and hospitality information to tourists and residents, and the 700,000 visitors to Letchworth State Park each year. The visitor guide is also linked to the Wyoming County Tourism website GoWyomingCountyNY.com featuring...
Select Registry Collection of Boutique Properties Welcomes River Spring Lodge
Wyoming County's own River Spring Lodge is the newest member of Select Registry, a diverse collection of independent, boutique properties located throughout the U.S. The luxury, chef-driven inn is ideal for executive retreats and romantic getaways and is a perfect weekend getaway from Buffalo, Rochester NY and Southern Ontario, Canada.
To our Canadian friends - learn to love Letchworth State Park!
Our friends from Travel Mammal paid a visit to Letchworth State Park, the Grand Canyon of the East last week - and boy did they have a great time! This showcases so many of the amazing locations within Letchworth, including the three major waterfalls, the gorge, Balloons Over Letchworth and so much more! Located about an hour east of Buffalo and about 3 hours south of Toronto, this great piece is a wonderful way to share this gem with our neighbors to the north!
Tourism is Critical to Wyoming County's Economy - providing revenue, jobs and opportunities for tourists and residents
Tourism remains a critical component to the Wyoming County economy and the New York State's recently released tourism data backs it up with encouraging numbers. Wyoming County Chamber's tourism program continues to build on previous year successes by reaching out to more visitors with new promotions, targeted marketing, and strong partnerships. According to the state's recently released data from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics Company, New York State's tourism economy expanded in 2017 with 4.4% growth in traveler spending, reaching a new high of nearly $67.6 bi...
