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

Chairlift ride in the summer. Photo credit: Holiday Valley
Repeats every week until Mon Oct 30 2023 .
Sat, 08/19/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 08/20/2023 - 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

Barrel at Ellicottville Distillery
Sat, 08/19/2023 - 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Ellicottville Distillery will host the 4th annual Distilled & Chilled Music Festival on Saturday August 19th, 2023! Rain or shine - outside on the grounds of Ellicottville Distillery from 1pm-9pm.

$10 Presale tickets through Eventbrite or from the Ellicottville Distillery tasting room. Or $15 Admission Per Person at the Gate on August 19th. Kids age 12 and under free to attend.
Chairlift ride in the summer. Photo credit: Holiday Valley
Sat, 08/26/2023 - 11:00am - Sun, 08/27/2023 - 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

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.

Photo of Silver Fox Steakhouse

Nestled behind Madigan’s, the Silver Fox's fabulous menu and extensive wine list offer a casual fine dining experience to match any palate. The Silver Fox's menu includes fresh fish, pastas, land fresh cut steaks as well as chicken wings.

Martini Club every Friday at 5:00 p.m. where great friends enjoy free appetizers and the best martinis in Ellicottville!

Inside Katy's Cafe

Come chill at Katy's Cafe and start your day off right with a hot fresh cup of coffee, a variety of expresso drinks, or one of their homemade baked goods.  They also offer traditional plated breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches, burritos and more. 

Also serving sandwiches, wraps, salads and ice cream.  

Videos

  • Holiday Valley Resort gives you an exclusive preview of what's new at Sky High Aerial Adventure Park for 2014.
  • Watch Dennis Baldwin, owner of Bike and Bean in Ellicottville, NY as he rides down the Single Track at Holiday Valley.  Makes it look too easy!!
  • Watch the Dummy Downhill from above, as Richard Josker flies his drone above the slopes.  This was just part of the fun over the weekend at Holiday Valley's Mardi Gras celebration.  Thanks Richard!