Welcome to Wayland Area Revitalization, Inc



Upcoming Events:

1st "I SHOP LOCALLY CAMPAIGN" 

June 13th, 2009 



Celebrate Flag Day weekend with the LOCAL businesses in Wayland, NY!
Meet the "Flag Carrying Shoppers" at the Wayland American Legion and see them make their rounds around town over the following weeks.

Check out the sign up form in May 31st, 2009 Dansville-Wayland Pennysaver on page 12!
Listen to WDNY 93.9 during the week of June 8-12 to find out what is going on in our town for Flag Day weekend. And, listen to WDNY on June 12th as they interview many businesses in Wayland!


Stay in Town and See what your LOCAL Businesses have to offer!


If you have any questions or would like to participate or help out, call Jean McMillan at 585-728-9540 or Marian Crawford at 585-728-5303.


Wayland Area Revitalization, Inc (WAR) is a 501c3 non-profit Local Development Corporation, incorporated in the State of New York.


Wayland is centrally located in the heart of Western New York , providing a gateway to the Finger Lakes.   Cultural, educational & recreational opportunities abound only minutes away.   Enjoy the comfort and safety of small town life with quick and easy access to the jobs and benefits of larger communities and to metropolitan areas such as Rochester and Buffalo. .

Those who live in Wayland and the nearby communities cherish the local ambience~~ the rural character, open space and fresh air that surrounds them and has become essential to their quality of life.

The safety of small town life offers comfort to those with children~~knowing they will grow up in a community where neighbors are friends… and friends look out for each other.

The Agricultural Industry is strong and the surrounding areas boast fertile fields that produce grain and hay for the many beef and dairy farms.  Potatoes, corn, grapes and berries are cash crops that supply local farm markets and grocery stores with organically grown produce.

Streams, lakes and ponds draw fishermen to the area and likewise, the vast areas of woodland brings hunters near and far.  In fact, the revenue from hunting and fishing licenses for Steuben County exceeds every other county in the State.

This area, with its’ rolling hills and scenic setting, overflows with “play time” activities for families and individuals alike.

Stony Brook and Letchworth State Parks are close by for family outings, swimming and camping.  Two ski-snowboarding resorts,  Swain and Bristol, are less than twenty minutes away.  The area also offers winery tours, boating, fishing, swimming, soaring, airplane instruction, cross-country skiing and car racing at Watkins Glen.