Machias
The Town of Machias is an interior town in the northeast quadrant of the county. It is northeast of the city of Salamanca.
The Town of Machias was first settled around 1813 and was established in 1827 from the Town of Yorkshire. In 1847, Machias was increased by additional territory from the Town of Yorkshire. Machias received its name from Maine settlers.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 41.1 square miles, of which, 40.6 square miles of it is land and 0.5 square miles of it (1.24%) is water.
New York State Route 16 intersects New York State Route 242 at Machias village.
Ischua Creek flows past the south part of Machias village.
A popular stop in Machias is Lime Lake.
Learn more about Machias, NY.
Places in Machias
The Lime Lake Snack Bar is located on the north-west side of Lime Lake has many great treats for the family.
(Seasonal, May-September)
Total Solar Eclipse
Have you made plans for the Total Solar Eclipse yet? If not, you better because IT’S A BIG DEAL!
Come view this once in a lifetime opportunity in the Enchanted Mountains, away from the city lights.
Summer at the Stone House- Ron Cary
Summer at the Stone House- Jeanette Sheliga
Summer at the Stone House- Linda Hunter
Machias Outdoors
Lime Lake Snack Bar
The Lime Lake Snack Bar is located on the north-west side of Lime Lake has many great treats for the family.
(Seasonal, May-September)
Free Fishing Day in NY!
The NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation is hosting a FREE fishing day on February 17-18, June 29-30, September 28, and November 11th. There’s no fishing license required on those days for the fresh or marine waters of New York State, making it the opportune time for people of all ages to learn and enjoy the day. We especially encourage those with more experience to bring along the young people in your life to show them the value of patience, the anticipation of the bite and the exhilaration of the catch!
Family Day at the Cattaraugus County Museum
Enchanted Mountains Map
Take a gander at the Enchanted Mountains Visitors' Map, which is our "at a glance" map of Cattaraugus County in Western New York.
Note: Most of the roads are labelled.
Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide
The Enchanted Mountains magazine (Activities Guide) is the official Activities Guide for Cattaraugus County in Western New York State!
Download our Enchanted Mountains Activities Guide.
The guide will give you a great overview of everything the Enchanted Mountains has to offer! You can also request to have one mailed to you for free!