Holiday Valley

About a mile south of Ellicottville, NY, lies Holiday Valley ski resort, a mountain retreat with both summer and winter recreation.

The resort has a variety of amenities and options available. Visitors can lodge at the resort, so they can be close to the slopes. Skiers and snowboarders alike will enjoy the plentiful snow, varied terrain (including a half pipe), and the beginner's ski program. The ski resort has 58 different slopes and thirteen lifts located on the four different mountain faces slopes that cover a 750-foot vertical drop.

The Clubhouse at the base of the slopes offers dining establishments, a picnic area, rental equipment, lockers, restrooms, the ski school office, ATMs, and wireless internet. The resort also includes a day-care center, a customer service center, mountain tours, and a number of lodges. Nearby visitors will also find two hotels, a golf course, pools, tubing, mountain biking, and spa services.

The town of Ellicottville offers dining, shopping, and a quaint atmosphere. The Holiday Valley ski resort resides a little over an hour south of Buffalo Niagara International Airport. The resort is popular for both families and the occasional business traveler. An onsite business center is available to guests.