The Historic Route 16 driving tour begins in Yorkshire Corners. There is access to Cattaraugus Creek at Savage Road Bridge. These two specific local points show two different sides of Yorkshire: the landscape perspective of a longer route and fishing access by the water.

Route 16 and Its Landscape

The Historic Route 16 driving tour begins in Yorkshire Corners, at the intersection of Route 16 South and Route 39. From the local areas of Yorkshire, it heads south to the New York–Pennsylvania border. The scenic corridor between Yorkshire and the border is more than 40 miles long. Along Route 16, the region’s history is evident in its hills, valleys, and waterways. The starting point is precisely located, while the southern terminus and the route’s length show the broader scope of the driving tour. Those who choose Route 16 as their focus see Yorkshire in the context of the longer corridor’s landscape.

Local History in Two Dates

Yorkshire’s first sawmill and gristmill date to 1814. Yorkshire Cemetery on Route 16 dates to 1856; the two dates are 42 years apart. This provides a simple chronology with two distinct points of reference in the area’s history: its early mill history and the cemetery on Route 16. The term “sawmill and gristmill” names two functions—sawing lumber and grinding grain—and more precisely identifies the older point of reference.

A Movie Night at the Route 16 Drive-In

The Route 16 Drive-In is an open-air theater with large screens. It has two screens, each showing two movies per evening. Unlike the driving tour, the focus here is on a specific movie night, not on the course of a longer road corridor. This contrast can help with planning: the route shapes the scenic experience, while the drive-in makes a single evening an attraction in its own right. If you’re planning a particular evening, check the showtimes for your preferred date in advance.

Fishing at Cattaraugus Creek

There is access to Cattaraugus Creek at Savage Road Bridge in Yorkshire. The access is designated for fishing for brown trout and rainbow trout, also known as steelhead. The fishing opportunity is specifically associated with this access point and the trout species named. If you plan to fish there, check the current access conditions before your visit.

The main consideration when choosing a focus is scale: Route 16 offers a scenic setting more than 40 miles long, while the drive-in and fishing access each provide a specific activity. The mill and cemetery add two historical markers in time. So first decide whether the route, a single evening, or fishing will shape your visit.

Discover more destinations: Franklinville, Allegany, Salamanca, Ellicottville, Chautauqua

For the broader travel overview: Cattaraugus County.