How to describe the Village of Ellicottville? That is not an easy task. The Village, although it is only 1 square mile, is full of fun, activities, shops and restaurants to please folks of all ages and interests.

Stroll down the main streets and you'll 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.

In downtown Ellicottville you'll find a great variety of very special shops...Indonesian imports at Gado Gado, unique toys for all ages at Shhhh, natural soaps, foods and health related items at Nature's Remedy, gifts, cards and Webkins at the Holiday Shoppe Gift Store, several high quality specialty ski and snowboard shops plus many more. Ellicottville is truly a shopper's delight, and not one chain store among them!

But if it's social interaction you're looking for, you'll be hard pressed to find a better spot than Ellicottville to whet your whistle or dance the night away. From bistro to disco, from Indian to down-home American, each of our many fine establishments has a personality all its own.

Visit Ellicottville's web site, listed below for more information on the businesses and many musical and cultural events that take place year 'round.