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National Travel & Tourism Week  2018

National Travel & Tourism Week is May 6 - 12, 2018 - Join in Wyoming County's Celebration

National Travel and Tourism week is May 6 – 12, 2018 and we were pleased to join with the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors in declaring it Travel and Tourism week in Wyoming County. The Wyoming County Board of Supervisors will pass an official proclamation recognizing the week at their regular Board meeting on May 8, 2018.


3rd Annual Wyoming County Restaurant Week

Third Wyoming County Restaurant Week is April 29 - May 5

If you’re looking for great food and warm hospitality close to home, then Wyoming County Restaurant Week is for you. The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism has again partnered with the Warsaw Country Courier; Arcade Herald, and WCJW Radio to host the third annual restaurant week in Wyoming County. The event runs from April 29 thru May 5 at restaurants from every corner of Wyoming County.


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Wyoming County's Favorite Fish-Fry Winner Announced

The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism is pleased to announce that the Wyoming Inn, located at 1 South Academy St., in the Village of Wyoming, received the highest number of votes for first place in the first Wyoming County Favorite Fish-Fry contest. The winner will receive a certificate of recognition to display at their business location.


Pankow Farm in Castile to Host 2018 Wyoming County Agri-Palooza

Pankow Farm in Castile to Host 2018 Wyoming County Agri-Palooza

The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism and event partner Wyoming County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the 2018 Agri-Palooza will be held at Pankow Farm, 5808 Glen Iris Road, Castile, NY. This is the eighth year of the award-winning daylong 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 10, 2018 from Noon until 4:00 PM.


Hot Air Balloon - Photo credit: Franklin Ames

Five Ways To Explore Wyoming County This Fall

Fall is here! As the leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red, we have everything you need to enjoy fall in style. Just a 45-minute drive from Buffalo and an hour drive from Rochester and Niagara Falls, come on out and experience our must-do-list this season. Here are the five things you can do in Wyoming County that will make this fall the most fun-filled yet!


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Let’s vote to make Letchworth State Park the favorite attraction in New York State

Letchworth State Park is up against 20 of New York’s top attractions in the 2017 round of USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for “your favorite attraction” in New York State. The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office is encouraging everyone to vote for our own Letchworth State Park, one of the top nominees again this year. The world-renowned attraction is up against some very stiff competition among New York’s most well-known tourist attractions. USA Today Readers’ Choice 10 Best website reports that some of the United States' most recognizable attract...


Tourism Is Big Business for Wyoming County Providing Revenue, Jobs, and Opportunities For Tourists and Residents

Tourism is big business for Wyoming County and the state’s recent tourism report backs it up with solid and exciting numbers. Wyoming County’s tourism program continues to build on the momentum of previous successes by reaching out to more visitors with new promotions, targeted marketing, and strong partnerships. The new report shows that Wyoming County’s tourism impact is up 6.3% representing $43.8 million in traveler spending up over 2015 levels. Wyoming County is also the second highest in terms of growth in the Greater Niagara region.


Wyoming County Geocaching Trail

Explore the new Wyoming County Geocaching Trail!

The Wyoming County Chamber and Tourism office announced the first Wyoming County Geocaching Trail (WyCoGT) is available and ready to navigate. Geocaching is a family-friendly outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and attempt to find a geocache (container) hidden at that location.


Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism members

Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism Celebrates 2017 Travel Guide!

On February 16, 2017, Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism unveiled the 2017 Wyoming County Travel Guide at the Wyoming County Ag & Business Center in Warsaw!  It was an awesome celebration, attended by business owners and dignitaries from Wyoming County and the surrounding region.   It was a great opportunity for attendes to learn about Travel Guide and to network with one another.  A huge thank you to everyone who attended - and we look forward to a great 2017 tourism season here in Wyoming County! 


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Motorcycling Through the Best State Park in the USA

Those of us who regularly ride motorcycles know that Letchworth State Park is one of the best rides around. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve taken the opportunity to sneak over to the park in the early evenings to take a ride and enjoy the sights and atmosphere. Bikers already know the pleasure you get from a trip through the “Grand Canyon of the East”. It’s an easy going ride, and the speed is no higher than 40 mph, so you can take your time to navigate the winding roads that take you through the park. Because the Portageville entrance is closed, I headed in ...


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Wyoming County Featured on WKBW's AM Buffalo

For the entire month of June, we are featuring a contest on WKBW.com where you could win a Wyoming County Experience package valued at over $700. All you have to do is click through to WKBW's website, to the contest page, and sign up! To kick off the contest our VP of Tourism & Marketing, Meghan Nulty, did a live interview on WKBW's AM Buffalo with Linda Pellegrino. Watch the full clip here! http://www.wkbw.com/am-buffalo/wyoming-county-tourism-contest  


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Memorial Day in Wyoming County

Numerous rememberance events are planned across Wyoming County for the Memorial Day Weekend. Please take a moment this weeked to remember those that have served our country, and join in on one or more of the events planned. Friday, May 22nd 10:30am: Wyoming County Community Hospital is planning a Memorial Day program, including:  Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance. comments by hospital CEO Don Eichenauer and a representative of the Veteran Services Office, Rifle squad and Taps, and a closing prayer. The ceremony will be followed by a picnic lunch in the hospital cafeteria...


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Letchworth Did It! Best State Park in the Nation!

We did it! Letchworth State Park as been named by USA Today as their 10 Best Reader's Choice Award winner for Best State Park. A huge thank you goes out to everyone that voted, shared the contest across social media, and all those who showed their love for our "Grand Canyon of the East". We can now show the world exactly what we here in Wyoming County already know: just how great our park is. We want to encourage everyone to come visit Letchworth and experience its grandeur first hand. While here, take time to explore everything Wyoming County has to offer. Catch a movie...


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2015 Spring Turkey Hunting at Letchworth State Park

The Genesee Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announce spring turkey hunting in Letchworth State Park. The permit system is designed to improve the quality of spring turkey hunting by distributing hunting activity. Environmental Conservation Law regulations apply to all spring turkey hunting in the park. Turkey Hunting Areas/Seasons Junior Permits: Open April 25 & 26 ONLY for ages 12-15. The Junior Hunter must have a hunting license plus a park permit and must be accompanied by a licensed parent/guardian OR a licensed adul...


Letchworth State Park

Let's Vote to Make Letchworth State Park #1

The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism is encouraging everyone to vote for Letchworth State Park in the 2015 USA Today Readers Choice Award for Best State Park. Letchworth State Park is one of 20 nominees selected by US travel experts and was nominated out of over 6,000 state parks nationwide. “With the recent popularity of the ice fountain at the Glen Iris Inn, this is a great time for the contest due to the international, national and local media coverage that the Park has garnered,” said Meghan Nulty, V.P. of Tourism and Marketing. “Let’s keep the momentum going...


 
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