Discover Winter in Ellicottville

ENVISION - glistening snow, crackling fires, great shopping, fantastic dining, festive nightlife, relaxing spas. DISCOVER - New York State’s charming resort towns and villages won’t disappoint.

If you’re heeding the call to “Go West,” then the enchanting resort town of Ellicottville awaits. Nestled in the rolling Allegheny Range, this “Aspen of the East” will keep you moving, laughing and sleeping like a baby. With the superb resorts of Holiday Valley, Holimont and Swain prepared to make the most of your winter, you only need to show up! Everything you need to guarantee a satisfying stay is within reach.

New York State’s ski areas offer mounds of snow, magnificent peaks, diverse trails and cutting-edge terrain parks. Holiday Valley Ski Resort boasts 52 trails spread over five mountain faces. Experience Holiday Valley’s exciting night skiing with 39 lit trails. The area emphasizes excellent family ski programs, available childcare, and off-slope activities to guarantee a carefree vacation. For a break from the slopes, visit the quaint village of Ellicottville where you’ll find unique shopping, fine dining, endless nightlife and outstanding accommodations such as the top-rated Inn at Holiday Valley.

After you’ve finished playing in the snow, catch the Winter Blues Festival where over 23 bands get you hopping at area locations in January. In March, revelers at the Winter Carnival can join in the Mardi Gras parade with costumes and fireworks. Throughout the season, the Mansfield Coach & Cutter Farm will swoop your group into one of their sleighs for a joyful ride in the country. Ellicottville in the winter allows you to get away from it all and not miss a thing.