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Ellicottville Local Guide

Guests often ask us for our favorite local spots and things to do. This is the short list we share with friends and family to help you make the most of your stay.

a bright yellow sign the says Katy's hanging in front of Katy's cafe in Ellicottville

EVL Restaurants

Here are a few local favorites that we recommend:

  • Dina’s- Italian, cozy, popular for dinner.

    Located in the heart of the resort village of Ellicottville, NY, Dina’s offers a unique dining experience with an innovative range of cuisines.

  • The Gin Mill

    Family-owned tavern open since 1976 offering pub grub & draft beers, plus live bands & sports on TV.

  • Ellicottville Brewing Company

    Lively brewery & pub offering a range of their own beers, plus casual bar-style eats.

  • Katy’s Cafe

    Katy’s Cafe offers traditional plated breakfasts, breakfast sandwiches, burritos and more.

Weekends get busy so consider making a reservation for dinner.

EVL Trails

  • Pat McGee Rail Trail (Little Valley)

    Easy and scenic and great for walking or casual rides.

  • Cobbs 45 Loop Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) Trailhead.

    Medium skill hiking.

  • Holimont Bike Park

    Lift-served mountain biking & hiking trails.

  • Hiking / snowshoe near Holimont Bike

    Enter right off Canfield Hill Rd.

  • Holiday Valley

    Mountain biking.

Let us know if you want easy vs. challenging and we can point you in the right direction.

EVL Events

Family-Friendly Activities

  • Holiday Valley Adventure Park

    Sky Flyer, climbing, coaster (seasonal).

  • Ellicottville Skatepark

    Concrete skatepark in Ellicottville that’s open to the public and free to use.

  • Rachet Hachet

    High-energy social experience where the adrenaline of axe throwing meets the art of craft cocktails, crave-worthy eats, and an electric atmosphere.

  • Loud Underground

    Indoor Skate Park

  • Ice Cream & Shops in the Village

    Ice cream shop and local specialty shops located throughout the downtown area.

Seasonal Highlights

  • Summer

    Hiking, biking, festivals, outdoor dining.

  • Fall

    Foliage, hiking, fall festivals.

  • Winter

    Skiing, snowboarding, village après-ski.

  • Spring

    Quiet weekends, great value stays, early hiking.

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If you enjoyed your time in Ellicottville, we’d love to host you again. When you book directly through our website, you’ll always get the best rates and access to our properties without third-party fees.

Thanks again for staying with us – we hope to see you back in Ellicottville soon!