Ellicottville, New York

Ellicottville, New York is a charming little ski town in Western New York with two ski resorts, Holiday Valley and HoliMont. Historic Ellicottville isn't just for the Winter Season as it is a year-round destination with boutiques, restaurants and great shops!

References:

  • The Cattaraugus County Bicentennial History Book
  • Ellicottville Historical Museum

Sites about Ellicottville, New York

Upcoming Events

2019 Ellicottville Lacrosse Festival
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 2:00pm - Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00pm

This isn't your typical lacrosse tournament- Ellicottville's Lacrosse Festival is organized by the legendary Rhino Lacrosse Company, founded and run by former professional lacrosse player Ryan Powell (2018 National Lacrosse Hall of Fame).

Chairlift ride in the summer. Photo credit: Holiday Valley
Repeats every week until Mon Oct 30 2023 .
Sat, 09/23/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 09/24/2023 - 5:00pm

Enjoy a chairlift ride to Spruce Lake. You may explore Spruce Lake and walk down the trail or ride back down on the chairlift and  you can load your mountain bike on the lift to ride the trails at the top of the mountain! Available Saturdays and Sundays from June 24 through October 29, 11AM to 5PM.

Photo credit: Holiday Valley

Employees at The Nightmare Hayrides
Repeats every week until Sun Oct 29 2023 .
Fri, 09/29/2023 - 7:30pm - Sun, 10/01/2023 - 9:30pm

Jump on the SCARIEST HAYRIDE in Western New York. Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only.  Nightmare Hayride is a twenty five minute tractor drawn hayride that will lead you down a creepy haunted path with live scary creatures.

Places

Photo of Finnerty's Tap Room

Finnerty's Tap Room is the place for everyone! Theyare steps away from town, located on Mill St across from the Wingate Hotel. With a perfect view of the slopes, Finnerty's Tap Room is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat before a day in the outdoors or unwind with a drink afterwards. 

sock display at Purple Doorknob

The Purple Doorknob is located in the heart of Ellicottville's business district. The store known for its colorful, texture rich antiques and art has taken a step in a new direction. The Purple Doorknob now sells socks!

pampered at Ellicottville Oasis

Pamper yourself with one of the many pleasures that Ellicottville Oasis Day Spa has to offer.  Some of the services they offer are: 

Videos

  • Video by Joe Hounsell from a 2014 Holiday Valley Resort Snowboard trip. Just a fun little edit I put together of my friends and I day at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, NY. Songs: NONONO-Pumpin Blood
  • Check out some of the action that skiers and boarders found over the weekend of January 3rd when Bag Jump was on the slopes! 
  • Great day at Holiday Valley on 12-21-13 for their annual Demo Day.  Lots of people got to try out all the new gear!  The Boces students made this video highlighting the day and what you missed if you weren't there!