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The Ideal Day Date Itinerary for Ellicottville, NY

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Written by Alexis Wagner

Published on January 1, 2023
Photo from Holiday Valley's Facebook
Photo from Holiday Valley’s Facebook

If you travel just 50 miles south of Buffalo, you’ll come across the quaint Village of Ellicottville, NY. From Skiing to shopping to axe throwing, this tiny (but mighty) town is full of all types of fun and exciting activities. Whether you are looking to get away to the country or you’re want to try a fun activity in the snow, Ellicottville is the spot!

Here is a quick day-date itinerary to help you explore Ellicottville, NY:

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Photo Courtesy of Katy’s Cafe

Stop 1: Katy’s Cafe

38-48 Pittsburgh – Buffalo Hwy, Ellicottville, NY 14731 / More Info

Katy’s Cafe is the perfect place to start of a day trip to Ellicottville. The Cafe offers a full service coffee bar for all your caffeine needs. Plus Katy’s Cafe serves traditional plated breakfast dishes, breakfast sandwiches, and burritos and has an array of lunch items.

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Stop 2: Holiday Valley for Snow-tubing, Skiing, and Snowboarding

6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731 / More Info

Ellicottville is best known for its skiing and tubing slopes. Tubing is a fun way to spend time in the snow and contrary to what you might think, there’s no experience needed! If you’re feeling adventurous, Holiday Valley offers ski and snowboard rentals and introductory lessons for both sports.

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Photo courtesy of The Ratchet Hatchet
Photo Courtesy of The Ratchet Hatchet

Stop 3: The Ratchet Hatchet

Temporarily Closed

14 Washington St, Ellicottville, NY 14731 / Website

If you’re looking to stay indoors where it is nice and warm, check out The Ratchet Hatchet, an axe throwing range open to anyone 18 years or older.

The Ratchet Hatchet also offers various house cocktails, house wine, and beer. If you’re hungry and looking to munch on some snacks, the The Ratchet Hatchet has you covered with multiple appetizers and flatbreads to enjoy before, during, or after you throw axes!

Photo Courtesy of Ellicottville Brewing Company

Stop 4: Ellicottville Brewing Company

28 Monroe St, Ellicottville, NY 14731 / More Info

No day-date is complete without a delicious dinner! Ellicottville is home of many great bars and restaurants, one of the most popular being the Ellicottville Brewing Company. EBC has a variety of tap beers including their very own line of creative and tasty beers including flavors like Blueberry and blood orange!

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This post was originally published in 2021 and has been updated.

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Written by <a href="https://stepoutbuffalo.com/author/alexiswagner/" target="_self">Alexis Wagner</a>

Written by Alexis Wagner

Alexis is from a small town called Freedom, NY (40 miles south of Buffalo). As a senior at Houghton College graduating this Spring with a degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications and Human Resources Management, she hopes to work with a Buffalo based company or store in the marketing department once she graduates. Alexis finds the Buffalo community to be fun, creative, ambitious, hardworking, and energetic and she's excited to learn more.
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