Added: 12/14/2005 |
Western New York -ultimate mountain and ski vacationFor the ultimate mountain and ski vacation, specialists advise come Ellicottville, NY. Rarely does one find a ski town on the east coast with the liveliness and variety of activities that Ellicottville offers. They not only have great skiing (Holiday Valley Ski Resort ranked #3 in the east), but there are a picturesque and fun-loving village that draws thousands of visitors on its own.
Hunt Great Vacations offers the highest quality properties available to rent for Ellicottville vacation and Western New York vacations. From condos on the slopes to quaint village homes to beautiful mountain top chalets, there are something for everyone.
The time of year everyone in Ellicottville looks forward to! Ellicottville is the #1 Ski destinations in the Western New York region. The beautiful town of Ellicottville sits at the base of two ski resorts, Holimont and Holiday Valley. This makes for an ideal setting for a ski vacation in the Western New York. It also have plenty of snow. Ellicottville is in the great "Snow Belt". Lake effect snow sets up off of Lake Erie. Average snowfall is 180", but visitors shouldn't worry if there isn't snow on the ground at your house, these resorts have massive snowmaking capabilities. Skiing in Western New York is splendid.
Holiday Valley was rated the number 3 ski resort in the east by Ski Magazine, 2004-05. 52 slopes and trails, 750 ft of vertical, 95% snowmaking, Night Skiing, Ski School, three base lodges, excellent ski school and a wide variety of terrain. You can be sure there's something for everyone. The season usually runs from the first weekend in December until April 11.
The Village of Ellicotville, although it is only 1 square mile, is full of fun, activities, shops and restaurants to please folks of all ages and interest. Strolling down the main streets you can find a genuinely friendly place. Soak up the down-to-earth hospitality and discover a unique collection of fine restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, a microbrewery and intriguing galleries. Ellicottville's 19th century charm is lovingly preserved in its homes and historic buildings that sit on quiet tree lined streets.
Native people say not to think the fun stops when the snow melts...There are still many opportunities to enjoy great golfing, mountain biking, hiking, tennis, or one of the many music and art festivals throughout the year. And not to forget about the nightlife! Over 20 different restaurants/bars make sure there's something for everyone all year long.
Good idea is to enjoy many opportunities for Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing. All of the many trails for summer hiking and mountain biking are also open for winter. Holiday Valley and Holimont offer cross country skiing. In addition, nearby Alleghany State Park has 35 miles of groomed cross-country trails in the Art Roscoe Touring area.
To have fun traveler should know some of the major events and festivals in Western New York. However, many don't realize that there are many other events that take place year-round. There's a lot going on around there during your stay. Here are several of events worth visiting: Mardi Gras (March 12, 13, 2005), Jazz Festival (May 20, 21, 2005), Celebrity Golf Tournament (June 17, 2005), Celebrity Dinner & Auction (Benefiting the Rotary Club, June 17, 2005 6:00pm), The Summer Festival of the Arts (July 1-3, 2005), Ellicottville Rodeo (July 4th weekend), Rock'n Oldies Weekend (September 16-18, 2005) Fall Festival (October 8, 9, 2005)
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