VILLAGE OF ANGELICA
NEW YORK
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The Village offers a nice walking area and with low traffic volumes it is a safe area to walk and bicycle. The Main Street offers wide shoulders to bicycle and routes along the neighboring County roads take bicyclists on roads that offer vistas and rural scenes. Benches are available along Main Street and in the Park Circle to rest and soak in the small town ambience. The Village is also the site of the Allegany County Fair Grounds. Nearby State Forests offer many hiking, equestrian, snowmobile and skiing opportunities. Many Artisans make their homes in the nearby hills and valleys between Angelica and Alfred. If yoiu live in an urban or suburban area you will find visiting Angelica and Allegany County to be an experience much like visiting another country. Come enjoy a peaceful and comparitively quiet time in the country at one of our Bed & Breakfasts.
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General New York State Information
New York State Thruway Costs/Rates vs using I-86 Information
Angelica Inn B&B - 64 West Main Street - 466-3063
Park Circle B&B - 2 East Main Street - 800-350-5778
Evergreen Trails Campground (cabins) - CR 15 north of Village - 466-7993
Six-S Camping & RV - CR 16 west of the Village - 365-2201
Backwoods Cabin Rental - 6220 South Road - 268-5397
McCarthy's Ranch Campground - CR 15A
Pollywogg Holler Eco-Resort - South Road, West Almond - 800-291-9668
American House & Hotel Restaurant - 128 Main Street - Fine Food , Bar and Sunday Brunch - 1-800-924-5193 or 466-7784
Angelica Sweet Shop - Sweets, Pastries, Ice Cream & Coffees - 44 West Main St. - 585-409-5918
Heritage Coffee Shop - 40 West Main Street - very comfortable setting and a varied menu for Lunches - 466-3712
The Magnolia House - 2 West Main Street - Serving Breakfast and Lunches - 466-7100 or 888-792-0591
My Place Restaurant - West Main Street - Serving Ice Cream, Subs and Pizza and more - 466-3663
The Belvidere Restaurant - fine food - 268-5631
The Birdsall Inn - Restaurant & Bar - CR 15B - 466-3121
Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn - CR 15A - 567-8181 [seasonal - spring]
Ace's Country Cupboard - Main Street Belfast - 585-365-2692
Allegany Grill - Route 19 just north of Belfast - 365-8298
Belfast Hotel - Main Street Belfast - 365-2456
Coffee Plus Cafe - Main Street Oramel - 365-9292
Still Water Inn - Route 19 just north of Belfast - 365-2463
Historic District: Over 100 buildings and houses are in the Historic Village of Angelica. Many are listed as part of the Historic District with New York and the Federal Registers. Of special note are the Town Hall (former County Building), the oldest frame house west of Bath, NY, 4 Church buildings on the Park Circle as well as the Park itself.
Park Circle: Geographically the center of the county, the park has a small monument at its center, Gazebo, Roque Court (similar to Croquet) and playground equipment outfit the tree lined park circle.
Antique and Country Stores: Approximately eight separate antique and country stores are located along the West Main Street. Each of these offers a variety of shopping experiences that will occupy the antique and craft collector alike for hours.
Angelica Bakery: Fresh baked breads are available at the Budinger's Store, Harris Shursave, Wegmans and Tops. This business has been offering specialty breads such as salt rising for almost 30 years.
Angelica Free Library: The library offers books as well as a historical exhibit and a theatre upstairs.
Allegany County Fair Grounds: The Fair comes to Angelica every year in July for a week of old fashioned fun and modern entertainment. A midway, agricultural exhibits and varied entertainment attract thousands throughout the week. The Fair grounds also hosts a variety of other events each year that show steam engines and Shawmut Rail Exhibits. In 2001 the grounds were utilized for the Rockville Folk Festival (also known as Porkstock) during the last weekend of July.
Heritage Days: Held each year generally during the first full weekend of August in the Park Circle. Included in this two day event is a huge craft fair, musical acts, dancing acts and good food. Check the Booster News in July for the times.
Community Yard Sales: Held the 3rd Saturday of May this event generally has over 100 households displaying their goods. Generally an excellent turnout for this event with many great bargains to be had. Check the Booster News in May for the times. Maps are made available for visitors for this event.
Memorial Day Parade: The community hosts a parade and ceremony at the Cemetary on Memorial Day Monday, generally around 9 AM.
Luminaries in the Park: On a Sunday evening late in December before Christmas, the Park Circle is lit with hundreds of candles and lights as a retelling of the Christmas story is done at a manger constructed at the Methodist Church lawn. After the story telling and singing, the attendees move from one church to the next to hear a short prayer or story and sing songs. The evening ends with festive hot chocolate and cookies as members of the community go to sing carols down the streets.
Check out the Calendar of Events for more information
Check out the Angelica Life Pages
International Ceramics Museum - Located on the Alfred University Campus this museum offers a variety of interesting historical exhibits on the glass and ceramic industry & arts. From Angelica take I-86 east two exits to Almond. Turn right off the exit and right again onto NYS 21. Proceed south on NYS 21 for about 4 miles. Follow NYS 244 into Alfred. At the traffic signal turn left and proceed up the hill to find parking. The Museum is housed in Binns-Merrill Hall until its permanent facility is constructed. 607-871-2421
Corning Glass Center - located approximately 1 hour east of Angelica by taking I-86 to the Corning Downtown exit. Tour of famous glass works and museum. See glass blown live everyday. Includes store on-site for products and Cafe. Can plan to spend 2 - 6 hours at the Center.
Genesee Country Museum in Mumford - 1800's Western New York Village with many buildings set up as a fully functional colonial village. Includes many hands on activities and displays. Special activities on some weekends such as civil war reenactment. Check their calendar for schedule. Gift Shop and food available onsite. Western Art museum on-site also. Take I-86 to Arkport Exit and head north on NY Rt 36. Follow to Dansville. Take left turn onto I-390 north. Take I-390 north to Avon (Exit 10), turn left onto Route 5. Then go west to Caledonia and make a soft right onto Route 36 north to Mumford. Follow signs.
Zippo Lighter/Case Visitor Center - Located in Bradford PA - known for making lighters they constructed this nice center in 1998. Take I-86 west past Olean to the Limestone/Bradford exit. Follow Rt 219 south to Bradford about 10 miles.
Pioneer Oil Museum - Located in Bolivar about 30 minutes from Angelica. This museum offers a look at the primary business of the area during the late 1800's. Take I-86 west to Friendship Exit 29 and turn left to the south. Follow NY Route 275 for about 8 miles to the Village of Bolivar. The museum is on the right near the grocery store.
Allegany State Park - 65,000 acres of state park with two small lakes and many hills and trails to follow. A great day park excursion with large rocks to climb on, walking areas around Red House Lake, a museum at the Administration Building, beaches at both Red House & Quaker Lakes. Take I-86 west about 45 minutes to either of 2 exits that are designated for the park just past Salamanca.
Chautauqua Institution - World famous arts institute. Take I-86 west about 1 hour 15 minutes to exit just over the Chautauqua Lake bridge and head north. Clearly marked about six miles north.
Seneca Casino in Salamanca - Newly opened in 2004 this casino features many games and excellent food. Continuing to expand during the next few years. Makes a nice one day/night visit. Take I-86 west to the 2nd Salamanca exit and turn left [you truly can't miss it].
Here are a few SAMPLE TRIPS for you to consider.
While these are presented for you to get an idea of what is available there are no guarantees associated with these suggestions and you will want to check with the various attractions, restaurants, etc to confirm availability and that they meet your personal needs.
| OVERNIGHT VISIT | 3 DAY VISIT | WEEK VISIT |
"Park Circle in Spring"
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Please Note: While these ideas are presented for you to get a concept of what is available there are no guarantees associated with these suggestions and you will want to check with the various attractions, restaurants, etc to confirm availability and that they meet your personal needs.
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Please Note: While these ideas are presented for you to get a concept of what is available there are no guarantees associated with these suggestions and you will want to check with the various attractions, restaurants, etc to confirm availability and that they meet your personal needs.
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- Head west to Exit 28 and visit the Cuba Cheese Shop in Cuba, check out the Village's Historic Districts and the Block Barn on South Street [305]; Perhaps take a ride around Cuba lake located just north of the Village about 3 miles;
- From Cuba go east on County Route 20 to Friendship then take CR 31 over a scenic drive to Scio then catch CR 9 down to 417; Take 417 east a very short ways to CR 18. You are now in the rugged hills near Alma and Oil country. Alma Hill rises to the highest elevation [2,548] anywhere west of the Catskill Mountains in New York. In the small Hamlet of Alma turn left and proceed along Alma Pond. There is a small pull off for a nonmotorized boat launch that you can park at and admire the scenic beauty.
- From there continue east until you intersect NY 19. Go north to Wellsville and check out the downtown shops and especially the large library. A stop at the Texas Hot is a must when visiting Allegany County.
- You can continue on 19 north to Belmont and pay respects at the five war memorials that are located in the Village as well as the Horn Room in the Village Hall. This is also the county seat with Courthouse and related buildings.
- To get from Belmont back to Angelica take NY 244 east to the intersection with CR 48 [blinking light] and turn left. Go to the end and turn right onto CR 20. This will bring you back into the Village of Angelica.
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Please Note: While these ideas are presented for you to get a concept of what is available there are no guarantees associated with these suggestions and you will want to check with the various attractions, restaurants, etc to confi