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.

There are many different events in Ellictoville that keep people entertained all year long. In October there is the Fall Festival. In November there is the Beer & Wine Festival and the Christmas in Ellicottville. In December there is a Christmas Stroll followed by a Winter Blues Festival in January. Mardi Gras is celebrated in March and there is a Summer Festival of the Arts in July.