Allegheny Plateau Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Keuka Lake State Park featuring a lake or waterhole, a bridge and boating
Keuka Lake State Park showing farmland
Keuka Lake State Park which includes a lake or waterhole
Keuka Lake State Park which includes boating, a bridge 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 kilometres) 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-kilometre) 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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Angelica Park Circle Historic District

The parks and golf courses are a few things travellers note about the neighbourhood.

Angelica Park Circle Historic District
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Craneridge

When in Craneridge, you can plan a visit to Kissing Bridge Ski Resort and Sprague Brook County Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Craneridge
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino

4 out of 5
777 Seneca Allegany Blvd, Salamanca, NY
The price is ₹6,973 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹6,973
₹10,024 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Salamanca. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,179 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice. It was clesn and quiet. What i was unhappy with was the casino. I didn't realize they no longer have Texas Holdem Poker there. Had i known thst, i would definately not have come. Furthermore, they had card games pitting the player against the dealer. I have no doubt that ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino
Best Western Plus The Hammondsport Hotel

Best Western Plus The Hammondsport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8440 State Route 54, Hammondsport, NY
The price is ₹13,054 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
₹13,054
₹14,620 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hammondsport. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at the Best Western Hammondsport. The hotel is clean and new and clearly well maintained and run. We tried out most of the amenities - the breakfast, pool, nightly firepits. The daily breakfast buffet was one of the nicest I have enjoyed and the ladies who managed it were ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus The Hammondsport Hotel
Edelweiss Lodge

Edelweiss Lodge

2.5 out of 5
29 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹5,251 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹5,251
₹5,934 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Ellicottville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were clean & hote"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Edelweiss Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Radio City Apartments

Radio City Apartments

3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,453 reviews)
"Travelling as a family of 4, with 2 older teenage boys, these apartments were ideal for us. They provided us with extra space and meant that we weren’t all in one room and sharing beds which is the standard nyc hotel room offering. Good location just a short walk from subway stations, Times Square, ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel

31 Street Broadway Hotel

2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in New York. Enjoy room service, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value ...
5.4/10 (1,084 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the location."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

31 Street Broadway Hotel
Placemakr Wall Street

Placemakr Wall Street

4 out of 5
110 Wall St, New York, NY
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (746 reviews)
"This will absolutely be the place we stay every time we visit NYC!! Clean, convenient, comfortable."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Placemakr Wall Street
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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