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

Bloody Mary at The Ratchet Hatchet

The highly anticipated Ratchet Hatchet has officially opened (Summer 2020) in Ellicottville! You are sure to enjoy a unique experience throwing Hatchets and enjoying a beverage and delicious food. Visitors should expect a comfortable, cool atmosphere where they can hang out.

front of Nature's Remedy

Certified Natural Health Professionals.  Herbs, vitamins, minerals, aromatherapy, Iridology, Reflexology, massage therapy, Organic foods, gluten free foods and produce and more!  Learn the holistic approach to sustained wellness and illness prevention.  Check out the essential oils they carry.

Bike and Bean Ellicottville new location

The Bike and Bean, formerly The Ellicottville Bike Shop, serves burritos and services bikes.  Visit them at their new location on Martha St. by the Creek!  Just around the corner from EBC, this is an excellent location to test out rentals, kick back and enjoy a burrito!

Videos

  • Guests will be able to sample over 100 hand-crafted beers from over 30 of the best New York State and American craft breweries and wines from New York, Southern Ontario and Ellicottville vintners. Once again there will be live music by Big Leg Emma!
  • 2014 quick overview video of some of the ziplining, climbing and more fun at the Sky High Adventure Park, Mountain Coaster and 3-D Climbing Forest. There's something fun to do at Holiday Valley Resort for ages 3 and up! Learn more about Sky High Adventure Park
  • Video recap of the 3rd Annual(2014) MudSlide Obstacle Mud Run at Holiday Valley Resort!