Gowanda: Ready Indoors and Out

Gowanda is an outdoorsy town with a reputation for white water rafting, fishing and kayaking on Cattaraugus Creek in nearby Zoar Valley. It’s tucked away in a rural corner of southern Erie County, almost an hour’s drive south of Buffalo. It’s equal parts natural beauty, country quiet and small town charm. But that may be changing. With the restoration of the historic Hollywood Theater, Gowanda may be on its way to becoming a regional hub for arts and culture as well.