Wyoming
County, New York is a lush rural area found in
the Greater
Niagara Region of the western portion of the
state. A haven for nature lovers, Wyoming County
offers a wonderful escape from the nearby cities of Buffalo,
Rochester
and Corning,
each within an hour's drive. Tourists
enjoy all four seasons in delightful Wyoming County.
The southeastern border of the region is the
magnificent Letchworth
State Park, known as the Grand Canyon of the East.
The powerful Genesee
River cuts a stunning gorge through the area, with
towering cliffs and tumbling waterfalls.
Visitors enjoy white-water rafting
through the gorge, hiking and
horseback riding along its miles of trails, as
well as hot-air
ballooning for a bird's eye view. Winter
months offer the silent splendor of snowshoeing and
cross-country skiing. The lovely Silver Lake
State Park is perfect for boaters and campers alike.
A
number of quaint, romantic Bed
& Breakfasts grace Wyoming County. The
well-known Glen
Iris Inn in Castile
overlooks the middle falls of the Gorge, and has
served contented patrons since 1914. The Little
Bit of Heaven Inn found in Silver
Springs is a delightful Victorian mansion built in
1895, near the grounds of a salt-mine now owned by the
Morton
Salt Company.
Wyoming
County contains twenty-six towns and villages, none of
them large or highly populated, adding to the
small-town rustic charm of the County. Even the
county seat of
Warsaw has less than 4,000 residents (Census 2000
data.) The total County population numbered just
over 43,000.
History
buffs delight in this region, which contains two National
Historic Districts. The Gaslight Village in
the hamlet of Wyoming
attracts visitors from all over Upstate
New York. More than seventy homes in the
village are listed on the Historic Register, and this
beautiful district is still lit up at night by the
peaceful glow of gaslights. Throughout
Wyoming County, quaint boutiques entice the shopper,
while excellent dining
opportunities satisfy the gourmet. Warsaw boasts
five different historic walking
tours. The Arcade
and Attica Railroad, a restored, running steam
engine, delights train enthusiasts.
Wyoming
County is a largely rural region, with some dairy
farms and apple orchards. Heavily timbered,
maple syrup is one of the prime exports of
Wyoming County.
Taking advantage of the recent trend for
industries to move away from the larger cities and
into less congested areas, Livingston
County and Wyoming County have joined in forming
the Microenterprise
Assistance Program. This program offers
training as well as funding for entrepreneurs
interested in starting a business here. The
Wyoming County Industrial
Development Agency provides a number of tax
incentives and low interest loans to new or relocating
corporations.
Coming
to Wyoming County, New York, with its small-town
ambience and natural beauty, is like stepping back in
time to a more peaceful era. Its proximity to
the prosperous and expanding Buffalo and Rochester
Metropolitan Areas assures it of a secure future.