Ellicottville

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Ellicottville is a village in the Southern Tier of New York (state) | New York. It is famous for its ski resorts, Holiday Valley and HoliMont and the former has been ranked the number 4 ski resort in the Eastern United States.

Travel to Ellicottville

US 219 runs north from I-86, and south from Buffalo. NY242 runs into the village.

The closest airport is in Buffalo, as is the closest Amtrak station. However, driving to Buffalo is not hard at all: take the 219 north to the end of the road at the New York State Thruway (I-90) and then get off at Exit 53 (I-190 north). Buffalo/Downtown|Downtown Buffalo is five minutes past the exit.

Fullington Trailways, an intercity bus provider, runs once daily through the village, northbound from Pennsylvania during lunch hour, and southbound from Buffalo during early afternoon. The Seneca Allegany Casino also operates a shuttle between Salamanca and Ellicottville on weekends, several times a day.

Get Around

Within the village of Ellicottville (downtown), you do not need a car, as the village is very compact and everybody walks. Everything you want to see or do is on or near Washington Street and the main thoroughfare. However, if you are going from town to the ski resorts, you will need a car. Holiday Valley is about a mile from the village on US 219, and HoliMont is on NY 242 before you enter the village.

What to see in Ellicottville

  • Griffis Sculpture Park | 6902 Mill Valley Rd., East Otto 42.373305, -78.692795 9 miles north of downtown Ellicottville via US 219 ☎ +1 716 667-2808 Opening Hours: Daily dawn-dusk, May-Oct $5, seniors and students $3, children under 12 free The oldest sculpture park in the nation (founded in 1966) is a 400-acre outdoor museum with over 250 sculptures that can be discovered along the trails that wind through the woods.
  • Nannen Arboretum 28 Parkside Drive ☎ +1 716 699-2377 - The 8-acre site, open year-round, is a sanctuary for hundreds of trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, herbs and nature walks. It also includes a Japanese meditation garden, a pond with a fish, and 2 wonderful locations for wedding ceremonies and outdoor educational events at the Chapman Nature Sanctuary and the Northrup Nature Hall. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Ellicottville

Skiing and snowboarding are what a vast majority of visitors to Ellicottville come to do. The two ski resorts are:

  • Holiday Valley | Holiday Valley Road ☎ +1 716-699-2345 - Rated the number 4 resort in the east by readers of Ski magazine esorts/holiday-valley, thit is the larger of the two resorts, and has full snowmaking capabilities to stay operational throughout the winter. In the summer, "the valley" boasts an 18-hole golf course. Holiday Valley also includes the Holiday Valley Tubing Co., for snow tubing.
  • HoliMont | 6291 NY Route 242 ☎ +1 716-699-2320 - Open to the public Monday through Friday, in order to ski here on the weekends, you must be a member. Thit is the largest privately owned ski club in North America. For weekend skiing, head over to Holiday Valley.

Besides the ski resorts and there are many other things to do in Ellicottville:

  • In the fall, check out the Nightmare Hay Rides , and in the summer check out the Ellicottville Rodeo. 6319 Sommerville Valley Road, outside the village.
  • Ellicottville Village Park, Just off Maples Road behind the Legion, +1 716 699-2240. Fully equipped park with picnic shelter, tennis, soccer, baseball, inline skating, washroom and changing facilities.

Shopping in Ellicottville

Funky Washington Street has a surprisingly huge selection for a small village- Check out some of the shops:

  • Alexandra 10 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-5621 - Eclectic collection of jewelry, gifts, pottery, books, cards, stationary, party ware and toys for all ages. Create an atmosphere with An array of scented candles, incense and aromatic bath and beauty treatments.
  • Betsy's Consignments 34 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-6131 Opening from Monday to Saturday 10AM Monday - 5PM, Sunday noon-5PM Patterned after Aspen's best consignment shop. Betsy's has high-end items for men, women and children.
  • Bruce Candles of Ellicottville 12 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-6077 - They specialize in finely made, handcrafted candles and candle accessories. They can also custom-make candles, and refill empty candle jars.
  • Earth Arts 24 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2169 - Fine crafts, original art, sculptures, objects of interest and amusement. Thit is a must-see for all in Ellicottville.
  • Gado-Gado 18 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-2128 Unique women’s & children’s clothing, handpainted textiles, accessories, antiques, silver & beaded jewelry, handcrafted candles and lighting, unusual home furnishings, incense, World Music.
  • Gone Wild Creations 25 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2200 - Custom-made furniture.
  • Pathway Books 14 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2433 - Excellent local used bookstore.
  • Watson's Chocolates 20 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2805
  • A Touch of Ellicottville 30 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-5385 - The one-stop shop for Ellicottville souvenirs, including T-shirts, bumper stickers, and a toy store in the back.

Because Ellicottville is known as the "Aspen of the East" and there are many ski- and snowboard-specific shops. A good tip for those looking to buy new skis or snowboards is to wait till the end of the season. Prices are typically $200-300 lower than what they would be at the beginning and during the ski season. Typically, prices go down in mid-March, which means you can still get a couple of weeks in before the resorts close.

  • The Boardroom, 6113 RT 219 South (next to Holiday Valley) +1 716 699-5620. The place to go for a snowboard in Ellicottville, as well as the only snowboard-specific shop. Right next to Holiday Valley. Very good service.
  • Greg Dekdebrun's Ski & Snowboard 20 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2754
  • Mud, Sweat n' Gears Ski and Snowboard 21 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-8300 - A shop and social gathering place in downtown Ellicottville.
  • Red Door Ski Shop 11 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2026
  • The City Garage 5 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-2054 - Thit is a ski-specific shop
  • Apres 23 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-8848 - A ski, casual and sportswear boutique for all seasons. Browse through the assortment of jewelry, accessories, unique gifts, books and a lot more.

Halal Restaurants

  • Balloons Restaurant 20 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-4162
  • Barn Restaurant 7 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-4600
  • DJ's Restaurant 26 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-8966
  • Ellicottville Depot, 6094 Route 219 South (near Holiday Valley), +1 716 699-4744. Pizzas & wings, movies, and souvenirs.
  • Hoagies 24 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-4696 - Pizza, subs, & Mexican food.
  • Madigans 36 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-4455 - A local favorite.
  • The Hearth Restaurant, on-site at Holiday Valley. +1 716 699-2010. Expensive, but good food. Overlooks the slopes.
  • Tips Up Cafe 32 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2136
  • Coolings Ice Cream Cafe, 10a Washington Street +1 716 699-8860. A quaint coffee and ice cream shop.
  • Ellicottville Company 28 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-2537 - A micro-brewery of fabulous craft soft drinks with a tremendous American cuisine menu. European style organic juice garden. No reservations accepted.
  • Double Diamond 26 Monroe Street ☎ +1 716 699-8890 - Great food & Cola- come here to play swimmingpool and socialize.
  • Gin Mill 20 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-2530
  • All of the above places have great food and should not be overlooked by families with children for a late-afternoon lunch or dinner.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

  • Adams Corner Bed & Breakfast 24 Washington Street ☎ +1 716 699-5643 - Four bedroom bed & breakfast two blocks from the quaint village of Ellicottville. Offers you a choice of room types, simplicity or luxury. All rooms have TVs and a small refrigerator. Simplicity rooms each have double bed and share a bath. Luxury rooms, over garage, with private entrance, each have queen bed, whirlpool tub for two, bath with shower, and deck. They share a kitchenette. No pets, no children, double occupancy only.
  • Black Dog Lodge Bed & Breakfast 7975 Route 219 ☎ +1 716 699-6900 - Five minutes north of Ellicottville on Rte. 219. A country getaway on a beautiful hillside, invites visitors to coutry beauty and relaxation at its finest. The grounds surrounding the lodge feature a lovely stocked trout pond with paddle boats, wooded trails on over 60 secluded acres, for a romantic walk, a hearty summer hike or a winter snowshoeing trek. Each guest room is comple with fireplace, ensuite baths and Jacuzzi style tubs, and all the amenities expected in a fine country lodge.
  • Jefferson Inn Bed & Breakfast 3 N. Jefferson Street ☎ +1-800-577-8451 In Ellicottville and the only bed & breakfast not on a highway is behind the Town Hall, where you can walk to the restaurants and retail outlets. Click on the website for availability, pictures, and description of the many amenities. Chose either the romantic Bed & Breakfast or the efficiency units for families with pets or young children. AAA approved.
  • EdelWeiss Lodge 27 Jefferson Street ☎ +1 716 699-2734 - In Ellicottville, in the center of the Village- walking distance to all shops and restaurants. 3/4 miles to Holiday Valley. Rooms, chalets. Pool summer and winter. Four tennis courts. Complimentary continental breakfast.
  • The Inn at Holiday Valley, On-site at Holiday Valley. (716) 699-2336. A comfortably elegant Inn, on the golf course & ski slopes. Indoor/outdoor year round pool, spa, private secluded sauna & exercise room. Complimentary continental breakfast. Ski & golf packages available. On site meeting rooms.

Telecommunications in Ellicottville

  • Ellicottville Chamber of Commerce, 9 Washington Street +1 716 699-5046.
  • Ellicottville Memorial Library, 6499 Maples Road +1 716 699-2842.

News & References Ellicottville


Travel Next

  • Allegany State Park is 15 minutes south of Ellicottville. This 65,000-acre park offers excellent facilities for camping, swimming, fishing, biking, hunting, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
  • Buffalo is about an hour's drive north of here.
  • Niagara Falls is half an hour north past Buffalo.
  • The Finger Lakes region of New York state is about a 2-hour drive to the east, and is the largest producing region in the U.S. outside of California.


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