Allegheny Plateau

Travel Guide

Keuka Lake State Park showing boating, a bridge and a lake or waterhole
Keuka Lake State Park showing farmland
Keuka Lake State Park showing a lake or waterhole
Keuka Lake State Park which includes a bridge, boating and general coastal views
Keuka Lake State Park which includes farmland
Forests, lakes, mountains, wildlife and ski trails draw visitors to this picturesque part of western New York.

The Allegheny Plateau is part of the Appalachian highlands in the eastern United States. The vast upland area stretches southward for more than 500 miles (805 kilometers) from central New York State, passing through parts of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia and Maryland. The region has varied terrain of forests, mountains, lakes and canyons.

Hike through the primitive forested valley of Allegany State Park in New York on trails of various lengths for all ability levels. During the winter some of the routes are used for cross-country skiing. Other park activities include canoeing, ice fishing, swimming and boating across Chautauqua Lake.

For excellent sunset views, walk up to the high bluffs overlooking one of the Great Lakes at Lake Erie State Park. During the day, look for the wildlife that can be seen in and around the lake. In shaded wetlands and pools at the north end of the park look for frogs and salamanders. Venture close to the lake shoreline to have a good chance of photographing raptors and other migratory birds. Look and listen for bald eagles and red-headed woodpeckers.

Stay overnight in a tent or log cabin or alternatively in a hotel in Allegany. The town’s attractions are also well worth a visit. Bike or rollerblade along the Allegheny River Valley Trail, a 5.6-mile (9-kilometer) loop along the river. Stroll the campus of St. Bonaventure University, run by the Franciscans, a Catholic religious order. Reserve a table at a downtown restaurant for lunch or dinner.

Explore more towns and villages to learn about life in the area. Visit East Otto for the Griffis Sculpture Park, a 450-acre (182-hectare) park filled with more than 200 large sculptures. Salamanca lies within an Indian reservation where many members of the Seneca Nation of Indians live. Here you will find plenty of shops, restaurants, museums and a casino.

The Allegheny Plateau is an area of great beauty. Walk on one of the many forested trails, visit fascinating towns and enjoy staggering views.

Where to stay in Allegheny Plateau

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Craneridge

While Craneridge isn't home to many top sights, Kissing Bridge Ski Resort and Sprague Brook County Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Craneridge
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Angelica Park Circle Historic District

The parks and golf courses are a few things travelers note about the neighborhood.

Angelica Park Circle Historic District
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
4 out of 5
777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY
The price is P4,517 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P4,517
P6,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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"Good"

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Edelweiss Lodge
Edelweiss Lodge
2.5 out of 5
29 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville, NY
The price is P3,368 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
P3,368
P3,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this lodge in Ellicottville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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Edelweiss Lodge
Wingate by Wyndham Ellicottville
Wingate by Wyndham Ellicottville
2.5 out of 5
11 Mill St, Ellicottville, NY
The price is P7,427 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P7,427
P8,393 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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The Eagles Nest
The Eagles Nest
4 out of 5
7171 Bibbs Rd, Ellicottville, NY
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10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Good experience :)"

Reviewed on Mar 19, 2025

The Eagles Nest
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