Home » Blog » 2015 » 06 Best of the Best in the Enchanted Mountains by Jacquie on Jun032015 Finding a great place to call your home away from home while on vacation is very important. You want to be within travel distance to great events, attractions and parks, as well as being comfortable and relaxed. Everyone wants a vacation but also not spend a fortune. One place in the Enchanted Mountains has earned very prestigious awards from TripAdvisor again this year- the Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. The Certificate of Excellence Award celebrates hospitality excellence worldwide and is given to accommodations, restaurants, and attractions listed on TripAdvisor that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on the site. The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino has also been named Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winners for having earned a Certificate of Excellence during each of the past FIVE years! Others in our area include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Salamanca, Wingate by Wyndham in Ellicottville, The Inn at Holiday Valley and the Tamarack Club both located in Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, the Best Western plus University Inn by St. Bonaventure, the Hampton Inn in Olean, and Country Inn & Suites by Carlson in Olean. The following restaurants have taken the cake, and the whole plate, receiving the Certificate of Excellence Award! In Salamanca- the Seneca Cafe in Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. Lots of choices in Ellicottville - Cadillac Jacks, Ellicottville Brewing Company, Dina's, The Gin Mill, John Harvards Brewhouse, and Tips Up Cafe. In Olean - Beef'N Barrel, Brother's Bistro and El Mariachi. And of course Sprague's in Portville! Destinations are also awarded and can be found as "Things to Do in....." on TripAdvisor. Our winners are really no surprise to us! Allegany State Park, Holiday Valley, Griffis Sculpture Park and Rock City Park. So next time your area, be sure to check out the raves reviews our businesses are obtaining! Did your favorite not make the list? Make sure you review it on TripAdvisor or to find out more about the Certificate of Excellence Award (can be seen identified on the thumbnail and on the listings) visit www.TripAdvisor.com. About Jacquie "Live in the Sunshine. Swim the Sea. Drink the Wild Air." - Emerson Filed in Autumn Spring Summer Winter American Spas Hotels & Motels Eat Seneca Nation of Indians Stay Certificate of Excellence Award Resorts Adventure Seekers Culture Enthusiasts Foodies Party Goers & Socialites Salamanca Login to post comments Email this page Photos tagged as #EnchantedMountains or #EMFun. @emountains